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Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (back left), Princess Aiko (center) and Princess Kako (right) attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17. Walking in front of them is Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. © Kyodo
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) brought together key stakeholders in Philippine volleyball on Monday in a bid to foster unity and strengthen the country’s national volleyball program amid the ongoing leadership dispute within the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF).
Federal Court rejects free speech defence and upholds racial vilification finding over comments directed at a Muslim senator
Federal Court rejects free speech defence and upholds racial vilification finding over comments directed at a Muslim senator
When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Australia in May, she brought her host a gift chosen with diplomatic care: Crown Melons from Shizuoka, the most prized fruit in Japan, to mark Australia’s decision in January to reopen its market to Japanese melons. In Japan, a single Crown Melon can cost more than…
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SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry and the U.S. chip giant AMD Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in the establishment of an open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, the science ministry said Monday.
Researchers are working on ways to use the fast-growing plant in the fight against desertification in China’s arid north
Researchers are working on ways to use the fast-growing plant in the fight against desertification in China’s arid north
Local reports reveal that Dang’s very last message to his father expressed his eager hope of returning to work soon
Local reports reveal that Dang’s very last message to his father expressed his eager hope of returning to work soon
Thousands of people turned out for the protests last week in different Indian cities
Overseas exchanges capture round-the-clock demand unavailable in Korea
The Constitutional Court of Korea upheld a controversial anti-graft law designed to curb corruption and promote transparency in society. The ruling confirms that journalists and private school teachers, along with public officials, are subject to strict regulations regarding gifts, meals and other benefits. Supporte…
About 400 flights cancelled over weekend after Noul triggers city’s first No 8 and No 9 signals of 2026
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Failure to process lithium battery waste through India's proper channels would see it instead pass through informal channels, whereby it would largely be incinerated or landfilled, releasing toxic elements into the environment. © Getty Images
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida suspended work at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday to “afford the employees the opportunity to watch and listen” to the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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…
South Korea's cyber diplomacy group VANK has called on New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art to revise texts in its Korean gallery, arguing that several descriptions present a biased interpretation of Korean history and culture.
A conflict monitor records more than a dozen mass killings in 2026, over 450 civilians dead
A conflict monitor records more than a dozen mass killings in 2026, over 450 civilians dead
Chinese chipmaker directs $4.4 billion toward conventional memory as Korean rivals prioritize HBM
Trabajadoras en un puesto del productor chino de DRAM ChangXin Memory Technologies, también conocido como CXMT, esperan a visitantes en la 21ra Expo Internacional de Semiconductores de China en Beijing, el 20 de noviembre de 2024. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan, Archivo)
The screens show the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Vast shale gas reserves and proximity to Asia boost the Territory’s strategic appeal
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…
India’s latest street rallies, also known as ‘cockroach’ protests, have been a challenge to PM Narendra Modi as politicians joined youngsters demanding change.
Hyundai Motor secures Australian rare earths as SK explores Northern Territory shale gas for Darwin LNG
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Park Chan-ho, the first South Korean to play in Major League Baseball (MLB), grew up admiring owners of big league clubs. Park, who made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1994, recalls being particularly impressed with then Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley, who traveled to South Ko…
Hyundai Glovis is expanding business with Chinese manufacturers as it seeks to reduce its reliance on logistics contracts with Hyundai Motor Group affiliates.
When Hong Wang and Yu Deng received Fields Medals at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia on July 23, they became the first
MAS moves to strengthen currency as Middle East volatility threatens to keep inflation elevated into early 2027
MAS moves to strengthen currency as Middle East volatility threatens to keep inflation elevated into early 2027
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday held an event to commemorate the participation of countries that fought under the United Nations flag during the 1950-53 Korean War, the veterans ministry said.
The Korea Tourism Organization signed an agreement with Eastar Jet on Thursday to expand Greater China routes at regional airports and attract more foreign visitors, the organization said.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Chan Ho Park speaks during a press conference at the Gocheok Sky Dome ahead of a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres for the MLB World Tour Seoul Series in Seoul, South Korea, on March 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)
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1984 -- South Korea finishes seventh at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles with six gold medals, six silver and seven bronze.
The architect licensing system will be overhauled following the completion of a 15-year transition to internationally aligned eligibility requirements.
GUAM — A Northern Mariana Islands lawmaker with Filipino roots joined other Marianas officials in renewing calls to include the Philippines in the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, saying the proposal would not only boost tourism and businesses but also reconnect families separated by immigration barriers.
Seventeen members DK and Vernon will begin fulfilling South Korea’s mandatory military service in the coming months, Pledis Entertainment announced Monday.
Moscow gets more soldiers without risking another mass mobilisation, Pyongyang receives money and military tech
Moscow gets more soldiers without risking another mass mobilisation, Pyongyang receives money and military tech
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will launch a major global music festival in Seoul in December 2027 that organizers hope will rival the U.S.-based Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Workers at the booth for Chinese DRAM producer ChangXin Memory Technologies, also known as CXMT, wait for visitors at the 21st China International Semiconductor Expo in Beijing, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
The plan, backed by state-private committee, is expected to draw 200,000 from abroad and an economic impact of more than W1tr
MANILA, Philippines — The First Lady has made her choice.
Prudential President Hiromitsu Tokumaru. The insurer also plans to reduce the number of executive officers -- who currently number more than 30 -- and clarify the responsibilities and roles of each. (Photos by Shintaro Ino and Kazuho Ishihara)
Four decades after he and George Michael became the first western pop act to tour the country, Ridgeley recalls silent gigs, awkward embassy receptions – and the ‘bloody ludicrous’ hiring of Lindsay Anderson as director
