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Herbosa resigns as health secretary, veteran orthopedic surgeon takes over
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· emanatlao0359
Hyundai Motor workers begin three-day partial strike over pay dispute
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The labor union of Hyundai Motor Co. began a three-day partial strike on Monday, raising concerns over production disruptions at South Korea's largest automaker.
· Kim Eun-jung
(News Focus) BOK widely expected to increase benchmark rate to curb mounting inflation pressure
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate later this week, with investors now focusing on how far and how quickly the central bank will tighten monetary policy in the coming months.
· Kim Boram
Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon booked for Korea's biggest talk show
The 'Odyssey' director and star will tape tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' during their Seoul visit next month, ahead of the film's Aug. 5 Korean release
· Moon Ki-hoon
Padel Pilipinas retains Asia Pacific title
MANILA, Philippines — Padel Pilipinas withstood massive pressure on its home court to retain the professional division title in the Asia Pacific Padel Cup (APPC) 2026 recently at Play Padel McKinley West in Taguig City.
· The Manila Times
Big-ticket IPOs set to test Korea's market rally
Musinsa, Goodai, Sono International lead second-half pipeline
· Choi Ji-won
Special counsel to question ex-first lady over presidential residence relocation project
GWACHEON, South Korea, July 13 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team said Monday it has summoned former first lady Kim Keon Hee for questioning over alleged irregularities in the relocation of the presidential residence in 2022.
· Lee Haye-ah
AMCHAM launches 'K-Doorknock' program to support Korean firms' U.S. expansion
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) said Monday it has launched a new initiative to support Korean companies expanding their business operations and investments in the United States.
· Kim Eun-jung
Suntory PepsiCo opens biggest Asian factory amid shift from soda
US-Japanese joint venture Suntory PepsiCo opened a $300 million factory in southern Vietnam as it bets on rising demand for healthier drinks. The facility includes the company's first fully automated warehouse in Asia. (Lien Hoang)
· LIEN HOANG
Student dies after school deworming activity in Cavite
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· jmantaring0370
Lee pledges full support to keep megaprojects on corporate timetables
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Daewoo E&C eyes bigger presence in Indonesia
Korean builder pitches ‘all-in-one’ development model of constructing AI data center with SMRs and LNG terminals at once
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Malaysia’s top court clears Syed Saddiq of corruption, ending 6-year legal drama
The acquittal removes the threat to the Muar MP’s parliamentary seat and gives him room to rebuild his political career
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysia’s top court clears Syed Saddiq of corruption, ending 6-year legal drama
The acquittal removes the threat to the Muar MP’s parliamentary seat and gives him room to rebuild his political career
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Mirae Asset's Global X Japan tops 1 trillion yen in assets
Global X Japan, Mirae Asset Global Investments' Japanese exchange-traded fund unit, has surpassed 1 trillion yen ($6.17 billion) in assets under management, marking a major milestone as it rapidly expands its presence in Japan's ETF market.
· Choi Yeon-jae
US emerges as helium winner amid Iran war and China restrictions
The U.S. has emerged as the top supplier of helium to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, where tech companies rely on the gas to churn out chips. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Kyodo)
· Staff Writer
US emerges as helium winner amid Iran war and China restrictions
The U.S. has emerged as the top supplier of helium to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, where tech companies rely on the gas to churn out chips. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Kyodo)
· Staff Writer
China’s optical chip breakthrough boosts AI speed 100-fold using fraction of compute power
Peking University researchers develop new all-optical interconnect system linking standard electronic chips with specific algorithms
· Zhang Tong
China’s optical chip breakthrough boosts AI speed 100-fold using fraction of compute power
Peking University researchers develop new all-optical interconnect system linking standard electronic chips with specific algorithms
· Zhang Tong
China university trademarks emblem, sparks speculation over potential Armani logo dispute
Another fashion brand in spotlight after Chinese tea chain ordered to pay US$1.5 million for Louis Vuitton trademark infringement
· Alice Yan
China university trademarks emblem, sparks speculation over potential Armani logo dispute
Another fashion brand in spotlight after Chinese tea chain ordered to pay US$1.5 million for Louis Vuitton trademark infringement
· Alice Yan
(News Focus) Chip fabs, AI data centers put S. Korea's nuclear policy back in focus
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's energy policy is at a crossroads as the government's ambition to become a global powerhouse in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing collides with a less glamorous reality: finding enough electricity to power it all.
· Kim Eun-jung
Who is the new DOH secretary, Dr. Brix Pujalte?
MANILA, Philippines — Orthopedic Surgeon Jose Pujalte Jr. is set “to advance the administration's efforts to strengthen the country's healthcare system" following his appointment as the new secretary of the Department of Health (DOH), according to the DOH in a statement.
· Allen Limos
N. Korean premier’s China trip signals push to revive economic cooperation
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
'Inday' death toll rises to 20 — NDRRMC
MANILA, Philippines — The reported death toll from Typhoon "Inday" and the enhanced southwest monsoon has risen to 20, the National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said
· Izel Abanilla
Seno sweeps 2 titles as Palawan Junior Series launches Visayas leg
MANILA, Philippines — Bogo City’s Etha Nadine Seno stamped her class with a pair of commanding victories to sweep the girls’ 14-and 16-and-under singles titles in the kickoff leg of the Visayas swing at the City of Naga Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships at the Naga Courts in Cebu over the weekend.
· The Manila Times
Perez, Te power through in 5150 Bohol Sunrise Sprint
MANILA, Philippines — Christy Ann Perez and Christopher Te delivered contrasting victories in the Sunrise Sprint as they emerged among the biggest winners in Sunday's Sun Life 5150 Bohol Triathlon in Panglao, showcasing the talent and promise of the country's next generation of triathletes.
· The Manila Times
SK Hynix down more than 12% after debuting successfully on Nasdaq
The tumble comes a few days after SK Hynix rose about 13% on its first trading day in New York. (Photo courtesy of SK Hynix)
· Staff Writer
Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China
BEIJING — Typhoon Bavi weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday, hours after making landfall in eastern China 's Zhejiang province, but was still bringing days of strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the country.
· Associated Press
Korea's most expensive movie ever opens Wednesday. It can't afford to flop
Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' dominates advance sales, helped by discount coupons and a thin summer slate
· Moon Ki-hoon
Korean shipbuilders eye W10tr profit on LNG boom
South Korea’s three largest shipbuilders are on track to post a combined annual operating profit of 10 trillion won ($6.6 billion) for the first time, propelled by high-margin liquefied natural gas carriers and improved shipyard productivity.
· Ahn Sung-mi
Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning
Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says
· Edith Lin
Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning
Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says
· Edith Lin
NBI recommends reckless imprudence raps vs Tab Baldwin, 11 others over Ateneo players' deaths
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has recommended filing criminal charges against former Ateneo de Manila University men's basketball head coach Tab Baldwin and 11 others in connection with the deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a team-building activity …
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
China's property developers face fresh liquidity crunch
A worker stands outside a construction site of China's Aoyuan Group in Hong Kong in November 2021. The country's property developers embarked on a wave of debt restructuring deals after the market slipped into a crisis that year. © Reuters
· WATARU SUZUKI
North Korea’s Kim fires warning shot at own military with corruption purge
As the army’s economic roles grow, Kim Jong-un seeks to remind the generals who really holds power in Pyongyang
· Park Chan-kyong
North Korea’s Kim fires warning shot at own military with corruption purge
As the army’s economic roles grow, Kim Jong-un seeks to remind the generals who really holds power in Pyongyang
· Park Chan-kyong
Allies hold 1st tabletop exercise against wartime disinformation
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
Coffee for just $1.33? S. Korea to revamp contract structures of highway service plazas
South Korea plans to overhaul the way highway service plazas are operated, replacing the current multilayered contracting system with direct agreements in a move expected to lower food and beverage prices.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Hot dogs, churros and fried chicken are coming to your seat at Korean baseball games
Baseball fans in South Korea will be able to enjoy hot dogs, churros and fried chicken without ever leaving their seats.
· Park Jun-hee
Typhoon Bavi brings heavy rain, triggers floods in northern and eastern China | South China Morning Post
Although downgraded to a tropical storm, it still brought heavy rainfall and triggered serious flooding in the country’s northern and eastern provinces.
How Xpeng will take on Tesla as Chinese carmakers drive overseas EV competition
The Guangzhou-based company will expand its self-driving technology to international markets, challenging its US rival in Europe
· Themis Qi
How Xpeng will take on Tesla as Chinese carmakers drive overseas EV competition
The Guangzhou-based company will expand its self-driving technology to international markets, challenging its US rival in Europe
· Themis Qi
Today in Korean history
1907 -- Lee Jun, a Korean patriot, dies by suicide by slashing his belly with a knife in The Hague after he was blocked from attending an international peace meeting in the Dutch city, where he wanted to protest Japan's colonial subjugation of the Korean Peninsula.
· Yi Wonju
Marcoleta ‘fit to travel,’ only needs to finish antibiotics — PNP
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta is “clinically stable” and “fit to travel,” but the Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNPGH) Health Service still recommends that he finishes his antibiotics by July 15.
· Izel Abanilla
Missing Navy sailor found dead in East Sea
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