3-way race confirmed for Democratic Party convention
A three-way leadership race for the ruling Democratic Party of Korea was confirmed Thursday, after two of the five candidates dropped out.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Unification minister says policy on N. Korea has shifted to peace-first approach
South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday the government has shifted away from a policy focused on the denuclearization of North Korea, instead pointing to peace as a precondition to resuming stalled talks with Pyongyang.
· Yonhap
Seoul drops ‘denuclearisation-first’ stance on Pyongyang
The long-term goal of denuclearisation remains unchanged but stymieing new developments will be South Korea’s focus
· Agence France-Presse
Seoul drops ‘denuclearisation-first’ stance on Pyongyang
The long-term goal of denuclearisation remains unchanged but stymieing new developments will be South Korea’s focus
· Agence France-Presse
Rubio Says U.S. Remains Committed to Ukraine Peace Talks After Meeting With Lavrov
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the United States remains prepared to play a "constructive role" in helping bring an end to the war in Ukraine, following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit in Manila.
· Reuters
Jose Sison, lawyer and TV host, dies at 88
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Jose “Ping” Sison, known for hosting the ABS-CBN television show Ipaglaban Mo, died on Thursday, his son, co-host, and fellow lawyer Jopet said.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Democratic lawmakers propose bank funded by China tariffs to boost US manufacturing
Exclusive: Ro Khanna says ‘reindustrialization’ effort would provide grants, loans and investments to smaller businesses
· Michael Sainato
What does New Zealand bring to the Philippines’ security network?
The upgrade to a comprehensive partnership gives both countries a wider framework to deepen cooperation, analysts say
· Sam Beltran
What does New Zealand bring to the Philippines’ security network?
The upgrade to a comprehensive partnership gives both countries a wider framework to deepen cooperation, analysts say
· Sam Beltran
China’s tech firms turn the global AI boom into opportunity amid fierce rivalry at home
China’s AI model developers, optical-module makers and warehouse-robot suppliers are taking different routes to reach global markets
· Howard Liu
China’s tech firms turn the global AI boom into opportunity amid fierce rivalry at home
China’s AI model developers, optical-module makers and warehouse-robot suppliers are taking different routes to reach global markets
· Howard Liu
DFA: Ayungin deal does not require China’s approval for PH missions
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday clarified that the Philippines does not need China’s permission to conduct rotation and resupply missions to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Hasina’s return from India would imperil Bangladesh’s sovereignty
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· Simonetta Fornasiero
Photo shows the resolve of India's “Cockroach” protests
Rhiya Ahir, a model, blocks a police van carrying detained protesters during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashish Vaishnav)
Japan coach Moriyasu staying on through 2027 Asian Cup
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
· Stephen Wade
San Miguel ‘hiding’ behind PPP law? Students launch constitutional challenge
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· Iya Gozum
Hyundai profit falls 21% on US tariffs, supply chain disruption
A Hyundai Motor production line in South Korea. The automaker's output in the second quarter was hit by a fire at an engine valve supplier. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Suzu Takahashi and Kotaro Hosokawa)
· Staff Writer
Korea Optical workers lose appeal seeking jobs at Nitto affiliate
Dismissed workers from Korea Optical High-Tech, who staged a 600-day rooftop protest after the company shut its fire-damaged plant, suffered another legal setback Thursday as an appeals court rejected their claim that another Nitto Denko affiliate should have taken over their employment.
· Lim Jae-seong
Thailand's new investment jumps 37% in Jan-June on AI boom
Bangkok skyline: Total investment in Thailand was up by over a third in the first half of 2026 amid the global AI boom. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Thailand's investment applications jump 37% in Jan-June on AI boom
Bangkok skyline: Total investment in Thailand was up by over a third in the first half of 2026 amid the global AI boom. © Reuters
· APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT
China braces for up to 3 typhoons in devastating wake of Bavi, Maysak
Latest possible typhoon brewing east of South China Sea poses ‘complex and severe’ challenge, officials say
· Xinlu Liang
China braces for up to 3 typhoons in devastating wake of Bavi, Maysak
Latest possible typhoon brewing east of South China Sea poses ‘complex and severe’ challenge, officials say
· Xinlu Liang
Lee says property holding tax should be tripled, but would face riot-like backlash
President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that Korea would need to triple its property holding tax rate to meet levels in other advanced economies, but warned that such a sharp increase would face strong public resistance.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Asia braces for new US tariffs as global 10% levy expires
Importers have been rushing goods into the United States as they prepare for more tariff uncertainty. © Reuters
· PAK YIU
IKEA opens first Incheon store in Songdo
IKEA Korea opened its first store in Incheon on Wednesday, expanding its urban-format outlet strategy as the Swedish home furnishings retailer broadens its offline footprint in major cities.
· No Kyung-min
Japan's AI play and Taiwan's space ambitions
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· Staff Writer
Port of Shanghai targets Singapore, London in maritime push from busiest to best
World’s busiest container hub is taking strides to challenge global rivals across the shipping ecosystem as Shanghai eyes high-value services
· Frank Chen
Port of Shanghai targets Singapore, London in maritime push from busiest to best
World’s busiest container hub is taking strides to challenge global rivals across the shipping ecosystem as Shanghai eyes high-value services
· Frank Chen
China’s new chip stores data with a single electron, breaking AI memory bottleneck
The technology enables AI chat models to run on phones using minimal power, without ‘losing memory’ during conversations
· Shi Huang
Chinese chip stores data with a single electron, breaking AI memory bottleneck
The technology enables AI chat models to run on phones using minimal power, without ‘losing memory’ during conversations
· Shi Huang
Indonesia’s AI copyright push opens new front in war over digital content
With traffic slumping, a draft bill aims to force tech giants to pay media outlets for using their journalism
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Indonesia’s AI copyright push opens new front in war over digital content
With traffic slumping, a draft bill aims to force tech giants to pay media outlets for using their journalism
· Resty Woro Yuniar
China’s schemes are poisoning every facet of American life — and could bend us to its will
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· Steven W. Mosher
Rubio: Trump will take a 'head for an eye' if Iran doesn't stop firing at US interests in Mideast
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the price for Iran’s recent escalation in violence will increase every night until leadership in Tehran “come to their senses,” while speaking with reporters on the sidelines of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Will Spider-Man knock 'Hope' off its perch?
Marvel's web-slinging franchise swings into Korea on July 29 with nearly half of all ticket bookings already locked up
· Moon Ki-hoon
No more painful biopsies? How a new blood test will transform cancer detection in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
New liquid biopsies aim to deliver simpler, more accurate cancer detection by analysing DNA fragment size in blood samples.
(LEAD) S. Korea to face Saudi Arabia, Qatar in men's football, N. Korea in women's football at Asiad
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS women's draws, coaches' comments)By Yoo Jee-ho
· Yoo Jee-ho
Unification minister says policy on N. Korea has shifted to peace-first approach
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday the government has shifted away from a policy focused on the denuclearization of North Korea, instead pointing to peace as a precondition to resuming stalled talks with Pyongyang.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Dasmariñas LGU donates P50M to Comelec for special elections
MANILA, Philippines — The Dasmariñas government in Cavite has donated P50 million to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the conduct of special polls in the city’s lone legislative district.
· Dianne Sampang
AI trade keeps capital – and risks – flowing to emerging markets
Investors nervous about the dominance of South Korean and Taiwanese chipmakers can’t afford to ignore them
· Nicholas Spiro
AI trade keeps capital – and risks – flowing to emerging markets
Investors nervous about the dominance of South Korean and Taiwanese chipmakers can’t afford to ignore them
· Nicholas Spiro
[Robert J. Fouser] The respite of a shared game
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ended last Sunday with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. The final capped a tournament of 104 matches, 78 of which were played in cities across the US. Canada and Mexico each hosted 13 matches. The event ended with no incidents of terrorism and won wide praise. This year’s World Cup …
· Korea Herald
Tokyo reports most heat-related hospitalizations since 2010, one dead
TOKYO — Tokyo recorded on Wednesday the most daily heat-related hospitalizations since 2010, emergency services said as Japan sweltered in a severe heatwave, with one person dead and four in a critical condition.
· Agence France-Presse
Teodoro: China has no right to question Philippine activities at Ayungin
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday dismissed China’s accusation that alleged Philippine construction activities aboard BRP Sierra Madre violated a provisional arrangement between Manila and Beijing, saying China has no right to interfere with what the Philippines does in its ter…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Movimiento de protesta celebra sentada en Nueva Delhi mientras la policía reprime a manifestantes
Un manifestante, sentado sobre un auto policial durante una manifestación para reclamar reformas educativas como parte de la protesta del movimiento del Partido de las Cucarachas en Nueva Delhi, India, el 22 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Vipin)
· Sheikh Saaliq
UNESCO urges Japan to reflect 'whole story' of Korean forced labor at Sado mine
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee on Thursday adopted a decision urging Japan to better present the history of the Sado Gold Mine, saying Tokyo has yet to fully honor its commitment to reflect the wartime mobilization of Korean laborers at the site.
· Cho Chung-un
(LEAD) S. Korea proposes 2027 ODA budget at $4.6 billion
(ATTN: UPDATES with Han's remarks in last 2 paras; CHANGES photo)
· CHANG JAE SUN
Japan’s deadliest fault line shifts, frustrating megaquake forecasts
As small quakes cluster off the coast, a new seabed study shows the Nankai Trough’s ‘locked zone’ is far more fluid than scientists believed
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Japan’s deadliest fault line shifts, frustrating megaquake forecasts
As small quakes cluster off the coast, a new seabed study shows the Nankai Trough’s ‘locked zone’ is far more fluid than scientists believed
· SCMP’s Asia desk
India’s Modi promises fast-track courts for exam fraud fuelling protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to set up fast-track courts to punish those involved in examination paper leaks, offering his first public response to youth-led protests challenging his government.
· Heba Habib