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An activist carrying a rainbow flag takes part in a rally to support women's and LGBT rights outside the National Monument complex in Jakarta in March 2022. © Reuters
MANILA, July 23 (Yonhap) -- An international heritage body adopted a decision Thursday calling on Japan to adequately reflect the "whole history" of the Sado mine, which was linked to the wartime mobilization of Korean laborers, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
Prices of tungsten, which has a vast range of industrial uses, have surged since last year. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
A South Korea-backed vocational education program is helping young Africans turn skills in agriculture, food processing and beauty services into jobs and small businesses, according to UNESCO.
Some owners and employees have been caught setting aside merchandise before its release or buying up large quantities for resale
Some owners and employees have been caught setting aside merchandise before its release or buying up large quantities for resale
People walk in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Mainland maritime authority says entry to drill zone prohibited, advises caution while exercises are conducted near Dongshan Island
Mainland maritime authority says entry to drill zone prohibited, advises caution while exercises are conducted near Dongshan Island
GM Korea became the first automaker to reach a tentative wage agreement this year, easing immediate strike concerns as labor disputes intensify across South Korea's auto industry.
Efforts to establish links under the Asean Power Grid scheme would first need to overcome technical and political hurdles, experts say
Efforts to establish links under the Asean Power Grid scheme would first need to overcome technical and political hurdles, experts say
1948 -- Rhee Syng-man takes office as South Korea's first president. The U.S.-educated leader went into self-imposed exile in 1960 after his government was toppled in a student-led pro-democracy uprising. He died in Hawaii five years later, and his body was flown to Seoul and buried at the National Cemetery.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) is set to raise tropical cyclone wind signal number 2 as Tropical Depression Kiyapo accelerated toward Northern Luzon.
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- As better-than-expected second-quarter growth puts the South Korean economy on track for annual growth of 3 percent or more this year, expectations are growing that the Bank of Korea (BOK) could raise the benchmark interest rate again at its next monetary policy meeting.
MANILA, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun called on regional partners Thursday to support South Korea's efforts to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula at an ASEAN-related foreign ministers' meeting.
South Korea plans to block national pension credits for parents convicted of child abuse and conscripts sentenced to at least 18 months in prison for crimes committed during military service, the government said Thursday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Palawan Juniors Tennis Series wraps up its successful three-leg Visayas swing with the Mandaue City Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships, where another strong field of the region’s finest and rising talents will battle for championship honors and valuable ranking points beginning Thursday…
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Collaboration aims to connect artist IP with domestic manufacturers to strengthen Korean fashion ecosystem
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The project ties a high-speed data and information corridor running through Southeast Asia with Hong Kong
The project ties a high-speed data and information corridor running through Southeast Asia with Hong Kong
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog said Thursday it will ask the finance ministry to impose antidumping duties on Chinese butyl acrylate after concluding that the imports had harmed the domestic industry.
Foreign ministers from major powers join their counterparts from Southeast Asia on July 23 at the ASEAN Regional Forum, part of the bloc's annual Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in Manila. © Reuters
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Robinhood "Robin" Padilla clarified on Thursday that his remark urging prosecutors not to be "one-sided" during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte was a call for fairness and due process, not an attempt to favor either witnesses or senator-judges.
Three central cities hit 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) as heatwave triggers new highest-level warning.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Thursday on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila, Philippines.
Zhang Kun cuts US$3.1 billion fund’s holdings in baijiu and e-commerce as ‘downside pressure on the economy has exceeded expectations’
Zhang Kun cuts US$3.1 billion fund’s holdings in baijiu and e-commerce as ‘downside pressure on the economy has exceeded expectations’
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian on Thursday said the Senate will prioritize legislation banning minors from using social media when Congress resumes session, citing growing international efforts to protect children from the harmful effects of online platforms.
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El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, a la derecha, llega para una sesión fotográfica grupal durante la Conferencia Ministerial Posterior a la ASEAN con Estados Unidos, en el marco de la Reunión de Ministros de Relaciones Exteriores de la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (ASEAN, por sus …
Thousands of Gen Z student protestors, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, a pseudo-political outfit, continued to gather in New Delhi on Wednesday even as authorities have cracked down on the movement.
Indian leader faces ‘perfect storm’ at home as proposed US trade deal sparks backlash and Trump ramps up pressure over Russian oil and China
Indian leader faces ‘perfect storm’ at home as proposed US trade deal sparks backlash and Trump ramps up pressure over Russian oil and China
MANILA, Philippines — The Miss Universe Organization has announced that the 75th Miss Universe pageant will be held in Puerto Rico on Nov. 24 (Nov. 25 in Manila). The Philippines' Bea Millan-Windorski will vie for the country's fifth Miss Universe crown.
Eight lawmakers have sent a letter to Marco Rubio accusing Anwar of singling out Israelis solely because of their nationality
Eight lawmakers have sent a letter to Marco Rubio accusing Anwar of singling out Israelis solely because of their nationality
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MANILA, Philippines — Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday called for a comprehensive review of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (Epira), saying lawmakers must determine whether the landmark law has fulfilled its promise to deliver affordable, reliable, and competitive electricity services to Filipino consumers aft…
Crypto traders are pricing China's largest memory chipmaker, ChangXin Memory Technologies, at levels that would make it the most valuable company listed on the mainland, days before its record Shanghai debut.
Nike is ending online sales agreements with potentially hundreds of distributors in China as part of a sweeping effort to revive flagging sales in the region.
BRUSSELS – Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi suggested Wednesday that Japan needs to promote discussions on future national security policies, including nuclear deterrence, amid the severe security environment.
Les Kiss, right, Australian Rugby Union’s incoming Wallabies head coach listens to current coach Joe Schmidt in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft,File)
SEJONG, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs service said Thursday it has collected 1.3 billion won (US$880,000) from delinquent taxpayers through a joint investigation with the tax agency.
Moonshot AI's latest model, Kimi K3, is said to trail only Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI's ChatGPT-5.6 in terms of performance. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images)
Bottlenecks in wind and solar power may drag out the country’s reliance on coal