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US intelligence officers have voiced concerns that China could acquire F-35 fighter jet technology through Saudi Arabia, officials told The New York Times on Wednesday.
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Asian Games-bound national baseball team narrowly avoided a loss to a minor league club in a scrimmage in Seoul on Thursday.
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest results in paras 3-5; ADDS more info in 7th para, new photos; RECASTS headline, lead)By Kim Boram
Anxieties over AI’s growing threat to entry-level roles add to existing concerns about economic doldrums caused by weak domestic demand
Anxieties over AI’s growing threat to entry-level roles add to existing concerns about economic doldrums caused by weak domestic demand
From sabotage and arson to cyberattacks and airspace violations, officials say Moscow’s hybrid actions have moved deeper into Europe
From sabotage and arson to cyberattacks and airspace violations, officials say Moscow’s hybrid actions have moved deeper into Europe
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea cruised past Bangladesh 6-0 for their second straight victory in women's football at the Asian Games in Japan on Thursday.
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's sports minister and chef de mission for its delegation at this year's Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games arrived in Japan on Thursday, two days ahead of the official opening.
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday stressed the significance of collective action, particularly in protecting the Philippines’ maritime domain against foreign threats.
Experts say poor enforcement and inadequate supervision continue to leave passengers vulnerable, amid a rise in maritime incidents
Experts say poor enforcement and inadequate supervision continue to leave passengers vulnerable, amid a rise in maritime incidents
Flagship electric sedan targets Korea’s SUV-heavy market with aggressive pricing
POHANG, South Korea, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- An auxiliary ship belonging to a North Korean merchant vessel sank in international waters between South Korea and Japan on Thursday, leaving one crewman missing while three others were rescued, Seoul authorities said.
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The top South Korean sports body said Thursday it has filed an official complaint with the organizing committee of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games for highlighting a Japanese warlord that invaded Korea during a recent ceremony.
Permanent venue brings ASEAN culture closer to local communities outside Seoul
A Justice Ministry expert panel finalized a report Thursday urging the introduction of penalties for people who seek out sex workers for their services, as Japan weighs its first major overhaul of its anti-prostitution law in decades.
Athletes finished after women’s elite winner Joanna Wietrzyk on Saturday to get cash back. Australian would have been removed under new rules
Athletes finished after women’s elite winner Joanna Wietrzyk on Saturday to get cash back. Australian would have been removed under new rules
As it faces off against Beijing in the region, Manila has been expanding its unofficial security cooperation with Taipei
As it faces off against Beijing in the region, Manila has been expanding its unofficial security cooperation with Taipei
Fuelled by a global memory shortage, China’s CXMT is winning spots in flagship handsets from ByteDance-powered AI devices to Xiaomi’s top models
Fuelled by a global memory shortage, China’s CXMT is winning spots in flagship handsets from ByteDance-powered AI devices to Xiaomi’s top models
BEIJING — China's artificial intelligence models may be enjoying rapid adoption but that isn't yet translating into revenue, raising questions about company valuations.
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South Korean Gender Equality and Family Minister Won Min-kyong, center, speaks during a press briefing on the introduction of abortion pills at the Government Complex in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (Ahn Jeong-won/Yonhap via AP)
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 …
Visitantes pasan por el puesto de Huawei que muestra el Atlas 950 SuperPoD durante la World AI Conference in Shanghái, China, el 17 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan)
President Donald Trump can now impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing oil from Russia, putting China and India squarely in the crosshairs.
Bessent’s intervention could have adverse implications for Japan’s economy, the BOJ’s credibility and tech-heavy stock markets in Asia
Bessent’s intervention could have adverse implications for Japan’s economy, the BOJ’s credibility and tech-heavy stock markets in Asia
An AI system that interferes with a nuclear command network or launches a military cyber operation could leave Washington or Beijing with minutes to decide whether the other government attacked, according to US and Chinese security experts.
Visitors past by the Huawei booth display of the Atlas 950 SuperPoD during the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China on Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
The 71-year-old man has blood cancer, but the judge said it was clear neither age nor condition had stopped his ‘appalling’ crimes
The 71-year-old man has blood cancer, but the judge said it was clear neither age nor condition had stopped his ‘appalling’ crimes
White House designates China as the top source of synthetic drug precursors despite recent FBI-MPS joint enforcement progress
White House designates China as the top source of synthetic drug precursors despite recent FBI-MPS joint enforcement progress
Review of 110 withholding agents found reporting omissions in 39 cases
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The government has no plan to seek further legal action against North Korea for damaging South Korean properties in the reclusive North, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India, his office said on Wednesday, citing ill health.
(ATTN: ADDS more info, comments in paras 12-15)By Oh Seok-min
Tokyo Game Show has always been a place to look ahead.
Topic:Nuclear Weapons
The seizures follow an initial detainment of a container for Israeli defence technology firm Elbit Systems, suspected of containing weapons
The seizures follow an initial detainment of a container for Israeli defence technology firm Elbit Systems, suspected of containing weapons
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Thursday it will dispatch a joint government rapid response team to Nagoya, Japan, during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to help prevent and respond to incidents involving South Korean nationals.
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Discussions over South Korea's potential role in securing the Strait of Hormuz are focused on safe navigation, energy security and the safety of nationals, rather than its relations with the United States, a senior foreign ministry official said Thursday.
Water from the upper reaches of the Minjiang River has already been diverted, and officials say there is currently no danger.
NAGOYA – Accommodation issues continued to plague the lead-up to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, with even the host Japan team looking at alternative arrangements after cases in which male and female athletes were allocated shared rooms.
NAGOYA – Accommodation issues continued to plague the lead-up to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, with even the host Japan team looking at alternative arrangements after cases in which male and female athletes were allocated shared rooms.