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A record heatwave is gripping the Korean peninsula, sending temperatures soaring across South Korea and North Korea as authorities expand emergency measures and residents seek relief in cooling shelters, beaches and water parks.
HIROSHIMA – A tour offering views of Hiroshima’s reconstruction following the U.S. atomic bombing 81 years ago aboard a streetcar that survived the blast started Sunday.
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Kookmin University said Monday it is launching an artificial intelligence doctoral fellowship program for Palestinian students in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency.
A person rides a bicycle past damaged buildings in Hikawa, southern Japan, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, following a July 28 earthquake. (Taichi Nagahisa/Kyodo News via AP)
Package also raises foreign-worker flat tax to 21% and introduces production credits for strategic industries
Around the world, these trains have boosted economies, development and prestige. The costs of missing out are high
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) said Monday it plans to purchase domestically produced gold for the first time in 13 years through over-the-counter transactions.
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The following are the key features of the tax code revisions unveiled by the finance ministry on Monday, which aim to lay the groundwork for a major economic leap forward under the vision the government calls the "Irreplaceable Republic of Korea." The Republic of Korea is the official name …
SEJONG, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday unveiled a new set of tax code revisions centered on reducing tax benefits for owners of high-value homes, while extending support to businesses engaged in the domestic production of critical supply chain items.
The raids spotlight how organised crime has evolved and expanded operations by exploiting mixed-use developments, analysts say
The raids spotlight how organised crime has evolved and expanded operations by exploiting mixed-use developments, analysts say
As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods
As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods
The likes of Adidas and L’Oreal are thriving in the evolving market, showcasing strong growth driven by changing consumer demands
The likes of Adidas and L’Oreal are thriving in the evolving market, showcasing strong growth driven by changing consumer demands
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander, Admiral Samuel Paparo, gestures during a press conference at the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio, northern Philippines, Aug. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
On 15 July, Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia, said authorities would deport any Israeli nationals found in the Southeast Asian country, while strongly expressing that Malaysia would "not compromise" on its immigration policies.
Nissan Motor is implementing its Re:Nissan business restructuring plan as it continues to launch new vehicles such as the Leaf EV, Kicks compact SUV and Elgrand premium minivan. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.
Two store employees were killed after a blast tore through the earthquake-hit Aeon Mall in Kumamoto
Lawmakers are seeking to give Koreans with dual or multiple citizenship two more years to choose a single nationality, citing a tight grace period and potential difficulties overseas Koreans might face in navigating Korea's legal and administrative procedures.
US and Japanese governments confirm they carried out a rare joint intervention late last week
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) are the country's two largest commercial passenger airlines, operating extensive domestic and international networks, with Haneda Airport in Tokyo a major hub. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surges
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., said Monday its July sales rose 30.6 percent from a year earlier, driven by strong overseas demand for its sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
FOR the second consecutive year, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), SM Prime Holdings Inc. and ARISE Philippines join forces to stage the Sustainability Expo 2026 (SUSTEX 2026) at SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig City, on Aug. 5, 2026.
Dandelion that oozes milky fluid when root is broken poised to help ease country’s import reliance
Dandelion that oozes milky fluid when root is broken poised to help ease country’s import reliance
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SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Renault Korea Motors Co., the South Korean unit of France's Renault S.A., said Monday its sales plunged in July from a year earlier amid weak demand at home and abroad.
SURABAYA, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers were searching for possible missing passengers Monday after rescuing 229 people from a ferry that caught fire the previous day in waters off the main island of Java, leaving at least five people dead.
El humo se eleva desde el barco de pasajeros Mutiara Santosa 2, incendiado en aguas cerca de la isla de Madura, Indonesia, el domingo 2 de agosto de 2026. (AP Foto)
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea continued to struggle with an unprecedented heat wave Monday, with many parts of the nation reporting record high temperatures and scores of people suffering from heat-related illnesses.
Malaysia's Barisan Nasional chair Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, third from right, and other leaders celebrate the group's victory in the Negeri Sembilan state election on Aug. 1. (Photo by Norman Goh)
Even among supporters of Modi’s ruling coalition, 40 per cent registered their disapproval with his government’s actions
Even among supporters of Modi’s ruling coalition, 40 per cent registered their disapproval with his government’s actions
Designed to service high-plateau airports, it has shorter fuselage, similar to offerings from Boeing and Airbus
Designed to service high-plateau airports, it has shorter fuselage, similar to offerings from Boeing and Airbus
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SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook awarded state medals and citations to 68 people in recognition of their contributions to various projects the government carried out last year to mark the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule.
Observers say boosting relationships, digital literacy and emotional resilience can help young people better reject violent ideologies
Observers say boosting relationships, digital literacy and emotional resilience can help young people better reject violent ideologies
Heavy rains and floods battered parts of southern India over the weekend, killing at least 11 and displacing thousands in the state of Kerala, and setting off a landslide that killed at least three in neighboring Karnataka, authorities and news reports said.
From safety features to hands-free voice tools, JD.com has become the latest platform to launch AI-integrated headwear
From safety features to hands-free voice tools, JD.com has become the latest platform to launch AI-integrated headwear
In photos released by the president’s office, Suu Kyi is seen shaking hands with Arnaud de Baecque and cutting a birthday cake
In photos released by the president’s office, Suu Kyi is seen shaking hands with Arnaud de Baecque and cutting a birthday cake
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday said the spike of violence in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) were not related to the upcoming parliamentary elections on Sept. 14, but were caused by personal conflicts.