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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…
Nol Universe said Monday it has partnered with Japanese hotel distribution company Apple World to expand overseas sales channels for Korean accommodations and attract more inbound travelers.
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Tom Kim has surged up the men's world golf rankings boosted by his first PGA Tour title after a 33-month drought.
Victory over China's Bilibili Gaming extends LCK’s run of consecutive MSI titles to three
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SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Princess Anne, the younger sister of Britain's King Charles III, will visit South Korea this week for events commemorating the two countries' partnership and remembering British sacrifices during the 1950-53 Korean War, the British Embassy in Seoul said Monday.
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Monday activated a circuit breaker for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after stocks tumbled amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.
South Korea swept the men's and women's recurve team titles at stage 4 of the Madrid 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup on Saturday.
Aerial photos show Fiery Cross Reef in November 2024 and June 2026, as China works to cement its presence in the South China Sea with a port and a 3,000‑meter runway on the Spratly outpost. (Source photos by CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative/Vantor and Planet Labs)
South Korea will permit vendors to sell prepared food directly to spectators at baseball stadiums and other sports facilities, as part of a government effort to ease everyday regulations and improve the fan experience.
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Visitors to a theme park in central China are lining up for selfies with this cosplayer. While this hiker is paid to guide and carry visitors up one of the country’s most popular mountains. It’s all part of a growing trend among young people here who are increasingly anxious about the future because of declining wag…
A dealer walks past near the screens showing 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, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Police stations in Tokyo’s Arakawa ward receive about 100 reports each year of missing children and elderly people with dementia
Police stations in Tokyo’s Arakawa ward receive about 100 reports each year of missing children and elderly people with dementia
Emergency alerts are in place as flooding affects Liaoning and Hebei provinces, destroying roads and trapping residents
Emergency alerts are in place as flooding affects Liaoning and Hebei provinces, destroying roads and trapping residents
MANILA, Philippines — Banking on a historic Wimbledon run, Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala surged four spots to a new career-high rank of No. 28 in the latest WTA rankings on Monday.
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's three major department store chains said Monday they posted record first-half sales from foreign shoppers, driven by the growing popularity of Korean fashion and other K-content.
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Chess Kings, composed of Cyrus Vladmir Francisco, Vincent Ryu Dimayuga and John Randall Peralt, ruled the Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines 3x3 chess team tournament at the LICA Mall, Mandaluyong City on Sunday.
YAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Una camioneta pickup que transportaba a invitados de una boda quedó aplastada entre dos camiones en una concurrida autopista de la isla principal de Java, en Indonesia, lo que dejó 13 muertos y cinco heridos, informó la policía el lunes.
Opportunities for Comac’s C919 will increase with certification by Western aviation regulators, a Malaysia Aviation Group executive says
Opportunities for Comac’s C919 will increase with certification by Western aviation regulators, a Malaysia Aviation Group executive says
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A fire at a popular pub in Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 in critical condition.
Indian companies are turning to Chinese artificial intelligence models amid cost pressures, raising questions about the South Asian nation's ambitions around AI sovereignty. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
Seoul had asked North Korea for help after fears the sailor might have drifted across the Northern Limit Line but received no response
Seoul had asked North Korea for help after fears the sailor might have drifted across the Northern Limit Line but received no response
Princess Anne, the younger sister of King Charles III, will attend an event in the southeastern port city of Busan this week marking maritime exchanges between South Korea and the United Kingdom, the oceans ministry said Monday.
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE) said Monday it has won a 545.6 billion-won (US$362.3 million) order from a European client to build three very large ammonia carriers (VLACs).
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Princess Anne, the younger sister of King Charles III, will attend an event in the southeastern port city of Busan this week marking maritime exchanges between South Korea and the United Kingdom, the oceans ministry said Monday.
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Jay Tarriela on Monday fired back at Chinese Embassy Deputy spokesperson Guo Wei, saying China’s aggressive actions are responsible for the deteriorating Philippines-China relations.
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Foreign delegates and visitors attending a key UNESCO committee meeting in South Korea will have the opportunity to watch master artisans craft the traditional Korean hat of "gat," famously worn by Saja Boys, the in-film idol boy group in the megahit animation "KPop Demon Hunters," officia…
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Girl group QWER is planning to tour nine cities across Asia beginning in September, its agency 3Y Corporation announced Sunday.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two trucks on a busy highway on Indonesia’s main island of Java, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police said Monday.
A JTB event for corporate representatives responsible for hosting clients from overseas takes place at Happo-en, a venue in Tokyo, on July 7. The travel agency shared its expertise on planning business travel to Japan by highlighting activities such as a tea ceremony. (Photo by Mayuko Kurihara)
South Korean cosmetics manufacturer Cosmax has formed a joint venture with major Japanese beauty supplier Fujishin to take its artificial intelligence-powered beauty platform abroad for the first time, the company said Monday.
From a Silicon Valley garage to China’s largest DRAM maker and a US$4.4 billion IPO, Zhu reportedly refused pay until CXMT became profitable
From a Silicon Valley garage to China’s largest DRAM maker and a US$4.4 billion IPO, Zhu reportedly refused pay until CXMT became profitable
Over 300 have been captured in Peninsular Malaysia since 2024, and experts warn more could follow as humans encroach into crocodile habitats
Over 300 have been captured in Peninsular Malaysia since 2024, and experts warn more could follow as humans encroach into crocodile habitats
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court resumes the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday as proceeding enter their second week, with both senator-judges and the House prosecution panel pushing for a faster, more transparent process.
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Monday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after the index tumbled sharply.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday announced the death of a Grade 4 student from a public school in Manila following a deworming activity
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 …
A sign at the entrance to a facility in Taiwan run by TaiDoc, a Taiwanese medical devices manufacturer that is mired in a long-running dispute with scores of its employees over working conditions. (Photo provided by Michael Beltran)
CHEONGDO, South Korea, July 13 (Yonhap) -- A former chief of the southeastern county of Cheongdo was found dead Monday, police said, while facing an investigation over corruption and other allegations.
The casino industry, open only to foreigners, is betting on an expected surge in Chinese group travel in the second half to drive profits