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Newest first · UTC+11:00Japan weighing GPS tracking for ‘high-risk’ stalkers
Japan is considering requiring individuals deemed “high-risk” stalkers to wear GPS tracking devices under a new proposal aimed at preventing offenders from approaching victims, the government revealed Tuesday.
· Jessica Speed
Altman eyes Korea as testbed for OpenAI’s first device
Korea's presidential office points to first-quarter launch as OpenAI keeps hardware plans under wraps
· Moon Joon-hyun
Bangladesh gas outage exposes textile sector's limited resilience
An outage at Excelerate Energy's Moheshkhali Floating LNG terminal has deprived Bangladesh's national grid of about 17 million cubic meters of gas a day. Petrobangla says the outage was caused by a spark in a control panel at the terminal. © AP
· Staff Writer
Today in Korean history
1948 -- The 14th Olympic Games opens in London, with South Korea sending a delegation for the first time. The Korean Peninsula was liberated from Japanese colonial rule in 1945 after 36 years of occupation.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Nextbank powers SIDC's digital transformation as PH's largest agricultural cooperative
NEXTBANK, a digital banking platform for growing financial institutions, has partnered with Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative (SIDC), the Philippines' largest agricultural cooperative, to modernize its financial operations through Nextbank's cloud-based Core Banking System.
· The Manila Times
China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded
The multipurpose UAV is designed to be suitable for missions ranging from sea patrols to delivering emergency supplies in remote areas
· Zhang Tong
China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded
The multipurpose UAV is designed to be suitable for missions ranging from sea patrols to delivering emergency supplies in remote areas
· Zhang Tong
LG Innotek expands from robot 'eyes' to 'skin' with TDK
LG Innotek is expanding its robotics push from the "eyes" to the "skin," teaming up with Japan’s TDK to develop next-generation vision and tactile sensing modules for physical AI applications.
· Jo He-rim
Ji Chang-wook named brand ambassador for Dreame Technology
Dreame Technology said Tuesday it has appointed Ji Chang-wook as its official brand ambassador for South Korea.
· Lee Han-gyoul
ICC president seeks Japan’s aid to counter Trump push for Asian members’ exit
OSAKA – International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has asked Japan for cooperation to counter pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for ICC member countries to withdraw from the court based in The Hague, the Netherlands.
· No Author
Indian minister's resignation amid Gen Z protests dispels 'Modi's myth'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a new political force to contend with, Gen Z. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
· KIRAN SHARMA
Lee, Lula agree to boost S. Korea-Brazil cooperation, work to resume Korea-Mercosur FTA talks
(ATTN: RECAPS previous story; RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more information throughout; TRIMS; CHANGES dateline)By Park Boram
· Park Boram
Defense Ministry begins return to former headquarters after 4 years
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…
· Hwang Joo-young
[Legal updates in Korea] Crime prevention support expanded for single-owner and women-owned businesses
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Indonesia’s Singapore rival, India’s one-shot win over SpaceX: 7 Asia highlights
From India’s orbital rocket launch to Japanese voters souring on Takaichi, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
Indonesia’s Singapore rival, India’s one-shot win over SpaceX: 7 Asia highlights
From India’s orbital rocket launch to Japanese voters souring on Takaichi, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
Groups say Marcos’ ‘predictive’ approach won’t fix disaster response gaps
RELIEF. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., along with Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian, inspects the newly inaugurated Mechanized Production System at the Visayas Disaster Resource Center in Mandaue City, Cebu, on February 26, 2026.
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Groups say Marcos’ ‘predictive’ approach won’t fix disaster response gaps
RELIEF. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., along with Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian, inspects the newly inaugurated Mechanized Production System at the Visayas Disaster Resource Center in Mandaue City, Cebu, on February 26, 2026.
· jsitchon0312
Australian-founded restaurant at centre of South Korean court case over ant garnish
Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 2:18pm
· Tessa Flemming
Sara Duterte, asked about her ‘glow,’ quips someone ‘looks like a corpse’ at 68
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte joked that someone at “68 years old already looks like a corpse” after being asked how she maintained her “radiant glow” despite political attacks during an interview in The Hague.
· James Daniel Danio
South Korea's Kospi share index plunges 10% on selling of chipmaking stocks
Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Modi faces challenge from activists over surveillance at India youth protest
Indian activists are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the use of AI-powered surveillance used at the largest youth protest in decades, with one court case set to become a test of federal powers even after agitation ended.
· Yonhap
‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons
From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown
· Jonathanwatts, Natasha May
LVMH’s fashion and leather division reports 1% organic growth in second quarter
The French luxury brand has also seen persisting positive momentum in China for Hennessy cognac since the 2026 Chinese New Year
· Xiaofei Xu
LVMH’s fashion and leather division reports 1% organic growth in second quarter
The French luxury brand has also seen persisting positive momentum in China for Hennessy cognac since the 2026 Chinese New Year
· Xiaofei Xu
China’s robotics industry is quietly cornering a new niche – and shipyards stand to gain
As shipyards face rising safety demands and an ageing workforce, specialised climbing robots could be set to transform dangerous maintenance work
· Emma Ma
China’s robotics industry is quietly cornering a new niche – and shipyards stand to gain
As shipyards face rising safety demands and an ageing workforce, specialised climbing robots could be set to transform dangerous maintenance work
· Emma Ma
PH’s first liquid-fueled sounding rocket to be launched in 2027
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· Iya Gozum
China accuses US of ‘AI hegemonism,’ threatens countermeasures over potential probes
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence around the world, after it had put a halt to many of those initiatives last year during a flurry of budget and personnel cuts.
· Agence France-Presse
Chip firms fall in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
Shares in major chip firms have fallen sharply in the US and Asia as a sell-off in artificial intelligence-related stocks deepened.
· Bbcnews
’Appy marriages: AI helps hundreds of Japanese wed
A total of 265 couples have married after meeting on an AI-powered dating app launched by the Tokyo government in 2024 to lift Japan’s low birth rate, according to official data.
· No Author
S. Korea, Brazil expand education cooperation in languages, AI
South Korea and Brazil signed an agreement on Monday to expand cooperation in education, including language learning, higher education and artificial intelligence, the Education Ministry said Tuesday.
· Lee Seung-ku
Newlywed Malaysian killed in South Korea: thousands raised to bring him home
Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros, 26, had planned to return to Malaysia in December. He reportedly died trying to break up a fight
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Newlywed Malaysian killed in South Korea: thousands raised to bring him home
Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros, 26, had planned to return to Malaysia in December. He reportedly died trying to break up a fight
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Australia weighs first refinery in 60 years as Middle East war strains fuel supply
With only two operating plants left nationwide, Canberra orders a study on a major new Western Australia facility
· Reuters
Australia weighs first refinery in 60 years as Middle East war strains fuel supply
With only two operating plants left nationwide, Canberra orders a study on a major new Western Australia facility
· Reuters
In 1976, earthquake in China’s Tangshan kills over 240,000 people – SCMP archive
On this day 50 years ago, the deadliest earthquake in recorded history razed the mining town of Tangshan in China’s Hebei province
· SCMP
In 1976, earthquake in China’s Tangshan kills over 240,000 people – SCMP archive
On this day 50 years ago, the deadliest earthquake in recorded history razed the mining town of Tangshan in China’s Hebei province
· SCMP
Sara Duterte says Marcos SONA ‘a waste of time’
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· Jairo Bolledo
(Movie Review) 'The Gorals' breathes fresh air into Korean coming-of-age cinema
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- In South Korea, taking the annual college entrance exam is considered a major life milestone.
· Lee Minji
China turns to public for help in deadly dam collapse probe after Typhoon Maysak
At least 26 people are known to have died in the disaster which occurred earlier this month in Guangxi amid torrential rainfall
· Liu Zhen
China turns to public for help in deadly dam collapse probe after Typhoon Maysak
At least 26 people are known to have died in the disaster which occurred earlier this month in Guangxi amid torrential rainfall
· Liu Zhen
(3rd LD) Lee, Lula meet in Brasilia to discuss ways to enhance S. Korea-Brazil cooperation
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 8-12)By Park Boram
· Park Boram
Japan, Vietnam lead Korean travelers' overseas searches in H1
Despite elevated US dollar-Korean won exchange rates, Korean demand for overseas travel held steady through the first half of 2026, with Japan and Vietnam dominating the destinations travelers searched most, according to data released Tuesday.
· Hong Yoo
S. Korea's population slightly up in 2025 on immigration: census
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's population slightly increased in 2025 from a year earlier despite low birth rates, driven by a rise in immigration, data showed Tuesday, with the share of foreigners reaching a record high.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Sandara Park partners with Power Entertainment for Southeast Asia expansion
Singer Sandara Park has entered a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Power Entertainment to expand her activities across Southeast Asia, the company announced Tuesday.
· Lee Jung-joo
North Korea’s missile pipeline to Russia paying strategic dividends
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· Gabriel Honrada