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Rep. Koh Dong-jin of the main opposition People Power Party introduced a bill Friday to exempt semiconductor research and development personnel nationwide from South Korea’s 52-hour workweek cap.
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state arms procurement agency officially concluded a deal with Hanwha Ocean Co. on Friday to kick-start the development of a next-generation Navy destroyer, with the aim of delivering the lead ship to the Navy by 2032.
As crude oil prices rise again, the Bank of Japan is facing a difficult decision on how to respond to inflation. (Photo by Rie Ishi)
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, on Friday said the authorization allowing the release of their income tax records raises legal issues that should be resolved through judicial review.
Partial payment information may also have been affected, but full credit card details were not exposed, the company says
Partial payment information may also have been affected, but full credit card details were not exposed, the company says
U.S. leader Donald Trump, left, speaks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino as confetti falls after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on July 19. © AP
Chipmaker’s ascent to highest market capitalisation ends two decades on top for energy conglomerates, lenders and consumer brands
Chipmaker’s ascent to highest market capitalisation ends two decades on top for energy conglomerates, lenders and consumer brands
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- Daily foreign exchange (FX) trading by banks in South Korea hit an all-time high in the second quarter, driven by foreigners' investment in the local equity market, central bank data showed Friday.
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- The North Korean economy grew more than 3 percent for the third consecutive year in 2025, supported by expanded economic cooperation with Russia, South Korea's central bank said Friday.
Un hombre pasa junto a las pantallas que muestran el índice bursátil KOSPI y el precio de las acciones de SK Hynix en una sala de operaciones del Hana Bank en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el viernes 31 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Lee Jin-man)
Expedition on Broad Peak includes mountaineers from Nepal, the US, Pakistan, Oman and China
MANILA, Philippines – After personally inspecting and ordering the immediate completion on unfinished and abandoned infrastructure projects in the countryside, Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon is now training his sights on several flood-prone major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region (NCR).
The Chongqing disaster two weeks ago swept away several residential buildings and buried others in gigantic boulders and mud
The Chongqing disaster two weeks ago swept away several residential buildings and buried others in gigantic boulders and mud
Sookmyung Women’s University said Friday it will participate in the 2026 US-Korea Conference on Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship in Florida next month, as the women-only university seeks to expand its research footprint in science and engineering.
Residents evacuated from their homes in southwestern Japan have been sleeping in their cars after a powerful earthquake killed at least 25 people. (AP video shot by Ayaka McGill)
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and Japanese financial authorities are maintaining close coordination, a senior South Korean official said Friday, amid sharp overnight gains in the Korean won and the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he held a call Thursday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to lay the groundwork for President Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit, a discussion that also touched on numerous flashpoints between the two countries.
Case attracts widespread attention, rallying support for Qin in his quest to urge these companies to strengthen regulations that protect minors
Case attracts widespread attention, rallying support for Qin in his quest to urge these companies to strengthen regulations that protect minors
Chinese pundits say it remains very far from the point that China's immersion deep ultraviolet machines can compete with ASML's.
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- The value of South Korea's investment funds jumped 26 percent in the first half of this year from six months earlier, thanks to an increase in funds traded on stock exchanges, data showed Friday.
Across the country, workers are fearful about the impact of AI on their livelihoods in an increasingly fragile labour market
Consolidation in Pakistan's telecom sector will not necessarily lead to higher rates, industry insiders say. (Source photos by Reuters and Ufone's Facebook page)
The group, led by ‘14 Peaks’ star Nirmal Purja, is made up of climbers from Nepal, the US, China, Pakistan and Oman
The group, led by ‘14 Peaks’ star Nirmal Purja, is made up of climbers from Nepal, the US, China, Pakistan and Oman
The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially reclaimed its traditional name, becoming the Republic of Naoero.
KUMAMOTO – Twenty-five cats trapped inside a shopping mall that was gutted in an explosion following a major earthquake have been rescued, the operator said Thursday, triggering huge relief on social media.
China has given its response on Thursday to a prior Reuters investigation which strongly alleged that Beijing is preparing to transfer up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defense missile launchers MANPADS to Iran.
Beijing’s tightening scrutiny of overseas trading has not significantly harmed ‘legitimate’ cross-border investment flows, lender says
Beijing’s tightening scrutiny of overseas trading has not significantly harmed ‘legitimate’ cross-border investment flows, lender says
Shipments to Asean have surged 246% this year as cross-border healthcare platforms pave way for manufacturers to challenge US giants like Intuitive Surgical
Shipments to Asean have surged 246% this year as cross-border healthcare platforms pave way for manufacturers to challenge US giants like Intuitive Surgical
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tax revenue rose by 5.5 trillion won (US$3.85 billion) in June from a year earlier on higher incomes and an increase in the number of homes traded, data showed Friday.
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MANILA, Philippines — PHILIPPINE Tennis Academy players Stefi Marithe Aludo and Louraine Jallorina secured quarterfinal berths in the Oscar J. Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship Week 2 Thursday at the Colegio San Agustin Tennis Center indoor hardcourts in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan.
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South Korean golfers arrive at Ibaraki Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on June 29. Local courses are betting on such visitors to drive up business. (All photos by Yuki Kohara)
China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, snapping four straight months of expansion as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind, piling pressure on Beijing to boost domestic demand.
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Friday it had seized 2.1 tons of drugs in a recent joint global operation with partners in the Asia-Pacific region.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attends a question and answer session at the Legislative Council in January 2024. © Reuters
South Korea will closely monitor economic conditions and take "timely" measures, the finance minister said Friday, amid recent volatility in the financial markets.
One man told police a group of men handed him US$74 in cash to vote for a particular candidate in Saturday’s election
One man told police a group of men handed him US$74 in cash to vote for a particular candidate in Saturday’s election
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will closely monitor economic conditions and take "timely" measures, the finance minister said Friday, amid recent volatility in the financial markets.
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday criticized a move by the United States Forces Japan (USFJ) to increase troop numbers aimed at improving coordination with Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
The Pentagon’s push for mandatory hormone testing raises questions about the future of humans on the battlefield
