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MANILA, Philippines — The majority of Filipinos distrust China primarily due to the perception of Beijing’s continued harassment of Filipino personnel and fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea and its sweeping claims in the disputed waters, according to an Octa Research survey.
At Busan's UN Peace Memorial Hall, international students teach children about the Korean War through empathy and their own cross-cultural perspectives
Under growing global uncertainty, investors sought the dollar as a safe haven. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
Under growing global uncertainty, investors sought the dollar as a safe haven. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung received letters of credence Wednesday from eight newly appointed foreign ambassadors to South Korea, including the Brazilian ambassador, the presidential office said.
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved to prohibit imports of advanced drones, mainly from China, citing mounting national security concerns over military-grade technology.
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SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean and the U.S. women's golf tours jointly announced Wednesday they have reached an agreement on local players' participation in an LPGA tournament taking place here this fall.
South Korea's finance minister on Wednesday called for vigilance over potential energy supply disruptions following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, vowing to take preemptive measures when necessary.
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial resumes Wednesday with National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag returning to the witness stand as the defense continues its cross-examination under Article IV of the impeachment complaint, which centers on Vice President Sara…
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea detected a record volume of illicit drug smuggling incidents in the first half of the year amid tightened inspections, the customs agency said Wednesday.
While some Pacific Islands Forum members have criticised the test near Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea appears to have backtracked, analysts say
While some Pacific Islands Forum members have criticised the test near Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea appears to have backtracked, analysts say
GWACHEON, South Korea, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Former first lady Kim Keon Hee appeared before a special counsel team Wednesday for questioning over alleged irregularities in the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence.
Security experts say momentum is growing for renewed talks between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S President Donald Trump. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP and KCNA/Kyodo)
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The second season of the popular Disney+ Korean original series "Made in Korea" will premiere in September, the streaming platform said Wednesday.
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SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has seized a cargo vessel suspected of violating U.N. Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, officials from Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister on Wednesday called for vigilance over potential energy supply disruptions following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, vowing to take preemptive measures when necessary.
Main opposition leader is bundled into a bus by police during Delhi CJP protests after accusing Narendra Modi of ‘destroying the future of India’s youth’
The Shenzhen-based brokerage’s retreat from Huatai-PineBridge semiconductor fund comes just weeks after stepping in as market maker
The Shenzhen-based brokerage’s retreat from Huatai-PineBridge semiconductor fund comes just weeks after stepping in as market maker
The infamous smelly condiment has earned recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage across various regions in Guangdong
The infamous smelly condiment has earned recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage across various regions in Guangdong
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SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has approved a restructuring plan submitted by petrochemical companies at the Yeosu industrial complex amid a prolonged downturn in the petrochemical industry, the industry ministry said Wednesday.
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MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) were set to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation Wednesday amid the Middle East conflict while advancing the implementation of their comprehensive strategic partnership vision, officials said.
South Korea's producer prices remained unchanged in June as lower petroleum prices were offset by higher computer and electronics prices, central bank data showed Wednesday.
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the stock index rose sharply, fueled by tech gains.
South Korea is asking Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to shoulder three national burdens: win the global semiconductor race, sustain the country’s export economy and revitalize regions left behind by decades of industrial concentration. That may prove visionary industrial policy. It may also place excessive weight …
China among 14 teams that have already qualified for tournament, which will be last to feature 32 teams before becoming a 48-team event
China among 14 teams that have already qualified for tournament, which will be last to feature 32 teams before becoming a 48-team event
A proposal to map charts through five straits comes as Japan fears trade disruption from choke points in the South China Sea and off Malacca
A proposal to map charts through five straits comes as Japan fears trade disruption from choke points in the South China Sea and off Malacca
Nike is planning to cut off thousands of online distributors in China beginning in January as the sneaker giant looks to clean up what's become a messy digital marketplace and get the region back to growth, the company said Tuesday.
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Japan exports in June grew at their fastest pace since November 2022, rising 19.3% from a year earlier, powered by shipments of semiconductor equipment and a weak yen.
A Sydney international student is behind bars after allegations he falsely claimed more than $5 million worth of false GST refunds on luxury watches.
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Workers in a nickel mining and processing hub in Morowali, Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The country's nickel boom has been blamed for a rise in allegations of human rights abuses and environmental damage. (Photo by Dimas Ardian)
Amid geopolitical tension and talk of an AI bubble, China needs a stable financial market to underpin economic growth
Amid geopolitical tension and talk of an AI bubble, China needs a stable financial market to underpin economic growth
YEONCHEON, South Korea, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Authorities on Wednesday lifted a flood warning issued for a bridge along a border river near North Korea after surging water levels caused by downpours and North Korea's release of water from a border dam began to recede.
MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan were set to meet in Manila on Wednesday to explore ways to strengthen trilateral security and economic cooperation and discuss coordination on North Korea amid Pyongyang's deepening ties with China and Russia, officials said.
Push to accelerate novel drug reviews promises earlier access to breakthrough therapies for patients long left waiting
Push to accelerate novel drug reviews promises earlier access to breakthrough therapies for patients long left waiting
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has awarded party and state commendations to the artists behind a memorial built for its soldiers killed while fighting in Russia's war with Ukraine, Pyongyang's state media reported Wednesday.