Japan logged trade deficit for third consecutive month in July
The Oi Container Terminal is seen in an aerial view in Tokyo on Feb. 3. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
· AKANE OKUTSU
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Newest first · UTC+11:00The boy behind the Baby Shark phenomenon: I used to hum it without even realising
After 10 years and more than 17bn YouTube views, Geonroung Park, aka Baby Shark Boy, speaks about his life as a child star and his new K-Pop career
· Raphael Rashid
S.Korea Reaffirms Push For Military Independence After Trump Announced Scaled-Back Drills
Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com,
· Tyler Durden
Zerobaseone lands atop Oricon chart with 2nd EP in Japan
Zerobaseone’s second mini album in Japan debuted atop Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking, agency WakeOne Entertainment said Thursday.
· Hwang You-mee
Why Chinese film-goers are flocking to a movie they hate
Niu Lai’s runaway success is not an endorsement of its quality. Audiences are paying for the perverse enjoyment of seeing how bad it gets
· Phoebe Zhang
Why Chinese film-goers are flocking to a movie they hate
Niu Lai’s runaway success is not an endorsement of its quality. Audiences are paying for the perverse enjoyment of seeing how bad it gets
· Phoebe Zhang
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi calls on US to change ‘hostile policy’ on North Korea
Wang also says Beijing is committed to playing ‘constructive role’ in peace and stability of peninsula in talks with counterpart in Seoul
· Liu Zhen
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi calls on US to change ‘hostile policy’ on North Korea
Wang also says Beijing is committed to playing ‘constructive role’ in peace and stability of peninsula in talks with counterpart in Seoul
· Liu Zhen
Qixi: The legend, rituals and traditions of Chinese Valentine’s Day
A woman gets her nail dyed with garden balsam, a natural pigment traditionally associated with beauty and blessings, during a festival to celebrate Qixi at the Beijing Folk Custom Museum in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
· Maria Teresa Hernandez
KRX activates buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Thursday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the stock index sharply rose.
· Kim Eun-jung
China’s C919 supply chain: inside the push to replace Western aerospace parts
The localisation strategy remains a long-term challenge and is not expected to derail the aircraft’s bid for EU safety approval, industry insider says
· Frank Chen
China’s C919 supply chain: inside the push to replace Western aerospace parts
The localisation strategy remains a long-term challenge and is not expected to derail the aircraft’s bid for EU safety approval, industry insider says
· Frank Chen
Be wary of defence contractors, Chinese study warns Beijing, pointing to US system
China should take note of the way profit-seeking players in the United States have undermined its national security, researchers say
· Alyssa Chen
Be wary of defence contractors, Chinese study warns, pointing to US system
China should take note of the way profit-seeking players in the United States have undermined its national security, researchers say
· Alyssa Chen
Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat ‘bomb’
ONNA, OKINAWA PREF. – From “heat wave simulators” to ecological bootcamps, scientists and conservationists are trying ways to revive and reinforce the famous coral reefs off Okinawa Prefecture, decimated by climate-driven bleaching two summers ago.
· Tomohiro Osaki
Navy to hold civil-military anti-terrorism drills on eastern island
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- A joint anti-terrorism exercise involving the military, civilians, government and police will be held later Thursday on South Korea's eastern Ulleung Island as part of the ongoing combined exercise with the United States, the Navy said.
· Kim Seung-yeon
S. Korea's Kakao Mobility confidentially files for U.S. listing
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Kakao Mobility Corp., South Korea's taxi-hailing and mobility platform, is said to have confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, according to a financial market tracker Thursday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Trump Indicates Plans To Meet North Korea's Kim Jong-Un Later This Year
President Trump on Wednesday issued some surprisingly positive statements regarding North Korea and its expanded nuclear modernization ambitions, while fielding questions from reporters.
· Tyler Durden
Lee says respects Trump's decision to promote dialogue with NK through scaled-back military exercises
President Lee Jae Myung has said he respects US President Donald Trump's efforts to create the conditions for dialogue with North Korea by going as far as scaling back South Korea-US military exercises.
· Yonhap
Inside India newsletter: Chip squeeze hits Chinese smartphones in India as Apple, Samsung gain an edge
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore.
· Priyanka Salve
Japan exports grew for 11th consecutive month in July on cars and chips
Oi Container Terminal is seen in an aerial view in Tokyo, Japan on Feb. 3. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
· AKANE OKUTSU
New Twins pitcher Kennedy pumped to play before big crowds in KBO
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- After years of pitching in front of sparse crowds in his native Australia, the United States, Japan and the Czech Republic, new LG Twins pitcher Jon Kennedy says he is excited to have a chance to play before thousands of fans in South Korea.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Daily turnover of ETFs plunges in Aug. after curbs on leveraged investment
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Average daily transactions of South Korea's exchange traded funds (ETFs) have plunged this month, after authorities restricted investment on single-stock leveraged ETFs, according to data Thursday.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
Japan exports growth accelerates for fifth straight month, beating estimates, on robust chip shipments
Semiconductor shipments continued to power Japan's exports in July, helping clock their fastest growth since October 2022, beating expectations.
· Lim Hui Jie
US drill cuts threaten South Korea’s wartime command plans
By cutting Ulchi Freedom Shield short, Washington may have set back Seoul’s bid to reclaim wartime military command delegated decades ago
· Park Chan-kyong
US drill cuts threaten South Korea’s wartime command plans
By cutting Ulchi Freedom Shield short, Washington may have set back Seoul’s bid to reclaim wartime military command delegated decades ago
· Park Chan-kyong
Lee says respects Trump's decision to promote dialogue with N.K. through scaled-back military exercises
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has said he respects U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to create the conditions for dialogue with North Korea by going as far as scaling back South Korea-U.S. military exercises.
· Lee Haye-ah
South Korean container ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern
South Korea will flag off on Saturday a container ship bound for Europe via the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable, but risking friction with Western allies, as the voyage requires Russian cooperation.
· Yonhap
Trump says he’ll meet Kim this year, reveals North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, and revealed that Pyongyang possesses “57 very powerful nuclear weapons.”
· Jesse Johnson
US Navy destroyer stranded for four days in South China Sea without bathrooms or AC - report
A US Navy destroyer assigned to the 7th Fleet spent four days in July stranded in the South China Sea without functioning bathrooms, galley services, or air conditioning, CNN reported on Monday.
· LEO FEIERBERG BETTER
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 20)
Close coordination essential in any Trump-Kim talksAny renewed summit must be closely coordinated with Seoul to protect South Korea's security and advance denuclearization.
· Kim Han-joo
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 20)
Independent counsel probe into NEC is long overdueInvestigation essential to establish integrity of elections
· Kim Han-joo
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Aug. 20)
No turning backDecision that could permanently reshape Yongsan Park requires broader public debate
· Kim Han-joo
Defense minister talks are bigger than just India and Japan
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· Vivek Y Kelkar
China loading more missile punch into its frigate fleet
Keep independent journalism alive
· Gabriel Honrada
Why China will need a ‘more persuasive security offer’ to win over middle powers
American allies caught in the superpower rivalry are trying to reduce dependence on Washington without drifting into Beijing’s orbit
· Shi Jiangtao
Why China will need a ‘more persuasive security offer’ to win over middle powers
American allies caught in the superpower rivalry are trying to reduce dependence on Washington without drifting into Beijing’s orbit
· Shi Jiangtao
PH hopeful SCS Code of Conduct issues may be resolved soon
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has urged parties negotiating a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (SCS) to maintain the pace of their talks and push ahead with discussions on remaining sensitive issues, expressing optimism that negotiations could conclude within the year.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Fewer anti-Asian hate crimes in US, but immigration crackdowns raise concerns
Advocates say new FBI figures likely represent only ‘tip of the iceberg’ as Asian immigrants targeted in Trump’s new immigration measures
· Han Li
Fewer anti-Asian hate crimes in US, but immigration crackdowns raise concerns
Advocates say new FBI figures likely represent only ‘tip of the iceberg’ as Asian immigrants targeted in Trump’s new immigration measures
· Han Li
Donald Trump’s blunt remarks offer South Korea an opportunity
Reduced US-South Korea drills complicate Seoul’s security dilemma but are also a low-cost goodwill signal to Pyongyang that could create room for dialogue
· Gabriela Bernal
Donald Trump’s blunt remarks offer South Korea an opportunity
Reduced US-South Korea drills complicate Seoul’s security dilemma but are also a low-cost goodwill signal to Pyongyang that could create room for dialogue
· Gabriela Bernal
Itochu expands into data centers, targets 10 facilities across Japan
Itochu is looking to build data centers and lease them to tech companies before eventually selling them off. (Source photos by Itochu and Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Trump says he will meet Kim Jong-un this year (VIDEO)
US President Donald Trump has said he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, days after ordering joint military drills with South Korea scaled back over what he called their ‘hostile’ signal to Pyongyang.
· RT
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US President Donald Trump has said he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, days after ordering joint military drills with South Korea scaled back over what he called their ‘hostile’ signal to Pyongyang.
· RT
Australia and China cooperate to bust illegal tobacco smuggling syndicate
More than 60 people have been arrested in a joint Australian-Chinese operation to crack down on illegal tobacco smuggling into Australia. (Australian Border Force)
Japan delicacy 'mentaiko' bread hits a home run with Dodgers fans
Yamaya's mentaiko bread. (Photo by Fumika Nakashima)
· Staff Writer
(3rd LD) Trump says he will meet N. Korea's Kim this year, puts N.K. nukes at 57
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 5-6, 20-24; CHANGES photo)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
[Wang Son-taek] What is really behind Trump’s Korea drill cut?
US President Donald Trump's sudden order to substantially reduce joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States has caused considerable confusion in Seoul. Trump further complicated the picture by saying he had received a positive response from the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, leaving many K…
· Korea Herald
South Korean progressives' "Park Chung-hee" coalition in the AI era
Park Chung-hee, left, led South Korea to unprecedented economic prosperity in the 1960s and 1970s while restricting workers, journalists and opponents. Observers say the nation's current president, Lee Jae Myung, right, must forge economic transformation without repression. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
· Joseph Yi