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Mist showers help visitors cope with the heat at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo on July 1. (Photo by Marie Yoshimura)
· Staff Writer
China recupera por primera vez en tierra una etapa de cohete espacial
En esta imagen difundida por la Agencia de Noticias Xinhua, el cohete Zhuque-3 Y2 despega de la zona de innovación espacial comercial de Dongfeng, el miércoles 19 de agosto de 2026, en e noroeste de China. (Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua via AP)
South Korea cuts short joint military exercises after Trump intervention
U.S. Army soldiers conduct a training exercise on a river in Yeoncheon, South Korea, near the North Korean border on Aug. 18. © AP
· KIM JAEWON
South Korea cuts short joint military exercises after Trump intervention
U.S. Army soldiers conduct a training exercise on a river in Yeoncheon, South Korea, near the North Korean border on Aug. 18. © AP
· KIM JAEWON
Trump’s North Korea pivot is a warning for Japan
U.S. President Donald Trump has long touted his personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Now that relationship is beginning to affect the military architecture that has underpinned security in Northeast Asia for decades.
· Simon Hutagalung
Why Seoul has called for peace talks to formally end the Korean War
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· Will Jackson
U.S. Losing All 3 Wars: Against Iran, Russia, and China
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U.S. Paralympian sees LA Games as chance to challenge China and change perceptions
Los Angeles – With two years to go until the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, U.S. swimmer Ali Truwit said local support could help the Americans challenge China’s long-standing dominance while reshaping public perceptions of disability.
· No Author
South Korea shortens war games with US citing Washington request
US and South Korean soldiers take part in joint drills in 2023
· Bbcnews
South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction
SEOUL, South Korea — The South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the US's request, South Korean officials said Wednesday, a move that likely reflected President Donald Trump’s hopes to reengage with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but could undermine a US-South Korean defense readiness.
· Associated Press
China’s Unitree unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot | South China Morning Post
Unitree says its ‘Superman’ robot outperforms humans in 100-metre run and with vertical jumps, ‘breaking the limits of humanity’.
China recovers rocket stage on land for first time
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, the Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket takes off at the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwestern China Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua via AP)
Hong Kong Gold Exchange taps tech strength in joint venture to power gold settlement
Alibaba Cloud among partners chosen to create a platform for Hong Kong’s gold clearing and settlement system next year
· Julie Zhang
Hong Kong Gold Exchange taps tech strength in joint venture to power gold settlement
Alibaba Cloud among partners chosen to create a platform for Hong Kong’s gold clearing and settlement system next year
· Julie Zhang
Trump’s Korea move creates more headaches for Takaichi
U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to shorten allied exercises with South Korea to avoid sending “inappropriate and hostile” signals to Pyongyang jolted Seoul with immediate implications. But for Japan, the move raises longer-term uncertainties about how Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration will adjust it…
· Michael Macarthur Bosack
Chinese President Xi Jinping pays tribute to late former premier Zhu Rongji | South China Morning Post
Zhu’s funeral took place at Beijing’s Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery, where high-ranking officials and national heroes are laid to rest.
CNBlue to release album, tour in Japan
CNBlue is gearing up to return to Japan. The boy band releases its eighth studio album in the country on Oct. 21 and will embark on a tour the following month, FNC Entertainment announced Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Asian shares decline, tracking Wall Street losses
A currency trader passes by a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
Housing in Yongsan park could help tackle costly US base cleanup: Lee's aide
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
KDI raises S. Korea's 2026 growth outlook to 3.2 pct amid AI boom
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's economy is expected to grow 3.2 percent in 2026, a state-run think tank said Wednesday, revising up its previous forecast of 2.5 percent amid stronger-than-expected global demand driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Household credit rises at fastest pace in nearly 5 yrs to all-time high in Q2
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's household credit rose at the fastest pace in nearly five years to an all-time high in the second quarter on rising demand for housing and investment-related loans, central bank data showed Wednesday.
· Kim Boram
Industry minister meets with Howard Lutnick over trade, investment issues in Washington
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met with U.S. officials to discuss bilateral trade and industrial issues, including strategic investment projects in the United States, the industry ministry said Wednesday.
· Choi Kyong-ae
U.S. and South Korea to nearly halve joint military drills after Trump criticism
The U.S. and South Korea will nearly halve a large-scale annual joint military exercise that began this week, the Pentagon and Seoul said Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump called for “substantially” scaling down the drills.
· Jesse Johnson
Seoul to push for resumption of inter-Korean rail project next year: unification ministry
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry on Wednesday said it plans to push for the resumption of a cross-border rail project with North Korea next year while mapping out long-term multinational projects it has proposed as part of efforts to achieve peaceful coexistence with Pyongyang.
· Woo Jae-yeon
(2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S. cut short joint military exercise following Trump order
(ATTN: UPDATES with Pentagon's statement; CHANGES dateline, ADDS byline)By Kim Seung-yeon and Song Sang-ho
· Kim Seung-yeon
S. Korea takes 4 medals at International Olympiad in Informatics
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea took four medals at a global programming competition for high school students held last week, the science ministry said Wednesday.
· Kang Jae-eun
S. Korea, US halve UFS exercise after Trump calls for reduction
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
Japan bond yields spike on Takaichi budget fears, worries over US view
The Takaichi administration will compile the fiscal 2027 budget, its first full budget cycle in office, before seeking cabinet approval at the end of the year. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Suzuki)
· JADA NAGUMO
(URGENT) Appeals court increases ex-spy chief's sentence to 2 1/2 yrs in perjury trial
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
· Chae Yun-hwan
US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks
South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the US
· Raphael Rashid
S. Korea was unaware of joint military drill scale-down before Trump's social media post: foreign minister
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Wednesday that South Korea received no prior notice concerning Washington's decision to scale down the Korea-US joint military exercise before US President Donald Trump's social media post on Sunday.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Chinese national Jianfei Lu sentenced to 15 years in US$92m drug money scheme
The 31-year-old previously pleaded guilty to role in laundering illicit funds for outfit with ties to Mexican cartels
· Mark Magnier
Chinese national Jianfei Lu sentenced to 15 years in US$92m drug money scheme
The 31-year-old previously pleaded guilty to role in laundering illicit funds for outfit with ties to Mexican cartels
· Mark Magnier
(LEAD) Pentagon says adjustments to S. Korea-U.S. exercise will not degrade training objectives
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 2-3, 5-7)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Chinese coastguard proposes turning South China Sea isles into robotic fortress
Paper details autonomous defence system of air, sea and underwater drones to counter growing threat of uncrewed swarm attacks
· Holly Chik
Chinese coastguard proposes turning South China Sea isles into robotic fortress
Paper details autonomous defence system of air, sea and underwater drones to counter growing threat of uncrewed swarm attacks
· Holly Chik
Tech outperforms traditional sectors as China’s uneven recovery set to fuel AI stock revival
The Star Market 50 index of mostly chipmakers rebounded 9 per cent in August, recouping some of the 26 per cent slump in the previous month
· Zhang Shidong
Tech outperforms traditional sectors as China’s uneven recovery set to fuel AI stock revival
The Star Market 50 index of mostly chipmakers rebounded 9 per cent in August, recouping some of the 26 per cent slump in the previous month
· Zhang Shidong
Budget minister vows to closely review disability rights budget
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's budget minister on Wednesday called on a disability rights advocacy group to refrain from staging protests on subway platforms causing service disruptions, while vowing to closely examine related issues in next year's budget planning.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Trump's Iran war is reshaping US alliances from South Korea to the Middle East - analysis
On August 17 the homepage of the BBC had two important headlines that reflect changing US policy and the affect it is having on the world order.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
US sanctions ICC chief Tomoko Akane of Japan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan and another senior official as part of its campaign against the body that it accuses of being "politicized."
· Agence France-Presse
Pentagon says adjustments to S. Korea-U.S. exercise will not degrade training objectives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Department of Defense said Tuesday that adjustments to the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military exercise will not degrade its intended training objectives while also preserving the allies' "essential readiness."
· Song Sang-ho
Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie HR mark in 10-5 win over Rays
Toronto Blue Jays’ Kazuma Okamoto, of Japan, watches his home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Steven Matz during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Preserving China’s imperial cuisine, one dish at a time
Chef Zhou Tong makes the minced pork pancake at Fangshan Restaurant inside Beihai Park in Beijing on July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
· Maria Teresa Hernandez
(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. cut short joint military exercise following Trump order
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout, byline) By Kim Seung-yeon
· Kim Seung-yeon
China’s backflipping robot maker Unitree pops 542% in Shanghai debut
Unitree Robotics shares rose 542% in early trading Wednesday as the Chinese humanoid robot maker made its stock market debut in Shanghai.
· Jenny Lee
China’s breakneck plan to safeguard its future
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· Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
(URGENT) Pentagon: S. Korea-U.S. exercise adjustments preserve 'essential readiness,' no degradation to training objectives
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
· Song Sang-ho
China ‘cloudscape observer’ mist-monitoring job ends; resort plans more similar campaigns
Classified as a 5A-level tourist attraction, Laojun Mountain remains off-limits to foreigners due to its proximity to a military base
· Fran Lu