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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…
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Wednesday that a U.S. decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea does not change what it see as their provocative nature, dampening hopes for a resumption of diplomacy between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Namura Shipbuilding's existing dry dock in Imari Bay in Saga prefecture, Japan. (Photo by Anna Sato)
He is replacing a World Cup winner and is his country’s first Premier League keeper, but Villa’s new signing has already dealt with harder challenges
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Two senators have sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling on them to reverse their decision to scale back the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military exercise, warning that the cuts could degrade the allies' readiness and send a "wrong" signal…
State-backed funding is driving American efforts to build domestic supply, but industry trends and price gaps are still seen as hurdles to reducing reliance on China
State-backed funding is driving American efforts to build domestic supply, but industry trends and price gaps are still seen as hurdles to reducing reliance on China
Content generated by artificial intelligence models can ‘defy basic physics, design principles or operational constraints’
Content generated by artificial intelligence models can ‘defy basic physics, design principles or operational constraints’
Asian equities fell sharply overnight as the regional semiconductor rout intensified following another downdraft in US chipmakers on Tuesday (read morning wrap). Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan led the regional declines, while Chinese stocks also weakened despite the blockbuster IPO of humanoid robotics maker Unitree.
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Wednesday that Pyongyang is more focused on the fact that South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises are continuing than on the recent decision to reduce the scale, Pyongyang's state media reported.
Chinese justice and commerce ministries order the ban in a joint statement condemning ‘undue extraterritorial jurisdiction measures’
Chinese justice and commerce ministries order the ban in a joint statement condemning ‘undue extraterritorial jurisdiction measures’
(2nd LD) Gov't aims to supply over 230,000 additional homes in Seoul metropolitan area to tame housing prices
(2nd LD) Gov't aims to supply over 230,000 additional homes in Seoul metropolitan area to tame housing prices
BEIJING — Do you want to see whether a robot can fold a piece of cloth? Interested in getting a robot dog or even a humanoid robot that could offer some emotional support? Or perhaps you just want to watch robots boxing and dancing? Come to Beijing.
BEIJING — China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket on land for the first time, state media reported Wednesday, as the country seeks to advance its space program.
A continuidade da guerra lançada pelo presidente Donald Trump contra o Irã está levando as forças navais dos EUA ao limite de sua capacidade e deixando o Pacífico Ocidental sem a presença de porta-aviões americanos num momento em que a China busca aumentar sua influência na região.
A continuidade da guerra lançada pelo presidente Donald Trump contra o Irã está levando as forças navais dos EUA ao limite de sua capacidade e deixando o Pacífico Ocidental sem a presença de porta-aviões americanos num momento em que a China busca aumentar sua influência na região.
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…
Robots en forma de perros en la Conferencia Mundial de Robots en el Centro de Exposiciones Beiren Yichuang en Beijing, el 19 de agosto del 2026. (AP foto/Andy Wong)
Futures are flat but off their lows as Tech gets a boost from a huge Hynix buyback, which erased ~8% decline to trade up as much as 2% and reversed a 5.8% drop in the Nikkei; the ADRs are +5.6% pre-mkt boosting both Memory and Korea ETFs. As of 8:15am ET, S&P futures are fractionally in the green, with Nasdaq future…
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…
China’s robots have won global attention with a string of viral stunts. But firms now face growing pressure to generate real-world returns
China’s robots have won global attention with a string of viral stunts. But firms now face growing pressure to generate real-world returns
Pingtung county government demands explanation after off-course rocket alarms villagers before crashing in remote area
Pingtung county government demands explanation after off-course rocket alarms villagers before crashing in remote area
Models showing their robotic dogs with fancy dressing at a booth during the World Robot Conference at the Beiren Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Forecaster says area of low pressure over northern part of South China Sea is moving westward and edging closer to Hainan
Forecaster says area of low pressure over northern part of South China Sea is moving westward and edging closer to Hainan
Beijing’s ecological initiatives around the South China Sea flashpoint have been a growing source of tension with Manila and Washington
Beijing’s ecological initiatives around the South China Sea flashpoint have been a growing source of tension with Manila and Washington
US President Donald Trump has again praised the leader of nuclear-armed North Korea while rebuking key ally Seoul for failing to help Washington fight Iran, reigniting one of the most contentious diplomatic issues from his first term.
The existing Namura Shipbuilding dry dock in Imari Bay in Saga prefecture, Japan.
Company boosts office footprint despite insurance sector’s concerns over China’s tax clampdown
Company boosts office footprint despite insurance sector’s concerns over China’s tax clampdown
Nvidia's effective monopoly over the most powerful chips has made U.S. export controls a key tool in Washington's effort to preserve its advantage over China in the AI race.
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- What is typically a cheery occasion turned into a solemn one Wednesday for the South Korean national wrestling team, as its head coach and his athletes broke down in tears at their joint press conference while discussing the upcoming Asian Games.
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While critics question the scientific accuracy of these online diagnoses, many believe the content provides crucial validation for victims
While critics question the scientific accuracy of these online diagnoses, many believe the content provides crucial validation for victims
Chinese international, who plays for Shanghai Port, takes to social media to track down boy and his father, who were attacked by Shenhua fans
Chinese international, who plays for Shanghai Port, takes to social media to track down boy and his father, who were attacked by Shenhua fans
Last week, after protracted negotiations and various plot twists, Canadian mining company Allied Gold sold a minority stake in its assets to China’s Zijin Gold International.
A general view of the exterior of the International Criminal Court is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, March 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Havana, File)
The extreme weather arrives during a prolonged pre-Christmas peak shipping season for the port
The extreme weather arrives during a prolonged pre-Christmas peak shipping season for the port
Shenzhen-based AI2 Robotics' AlphaBot, powered by its own foundation AI model, serves ice cream to visitors at the World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Wednesday that Seoul received no warning of Donald Trump’s plan to slash joint military exercises, a move the U.S. president announced publicly and linked to South Korea’s refusal to help with his war in Iran.