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SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- Container shipping costs from South Korea to the Middle East continued rising in July, the customs agency said Tuesday, amid protracted geopolitical tensions in the region.
More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje, which triggered a landslide that killed one person
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, center right, and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama attend a lower house budget committee meeting in June. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
China’s Unitree unveiled a new high-speed robot it dubbed “Superman”, days before becoming the first general-purpose robotics company to list on mainland China’s stock market.
Democratic Party of Korea Chair Kim Min-seok (center) and other newly elected party leaders visit the Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, to pay their respects on Tuesday, as they begin their terms following Monday's ruling party's leadership election.
President Donald Trump said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un treats him with “great respect,” a day after ordering the Pentagon to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea, which he criticized for not joining the U.S. war in Iran.
A Pentagon official said Monday that the US Defense Department is "actively" working on executing US President Donald Trump's directive on South Korea-US military exercises, a day after Trump said he has ordered the Pentagon to "substantially" reduce the allies' drills.
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
Central Huijin Investment and China Securities Finance are not among Kweichow Moutai’s top 10 shareholders as of second quarter
Central Huijin Investment and China Securities Finance are not among Kweichow Moutai’s top 10 shareholders as of second quarter
High-speed rail may have modernised journeys through northern China, but centuries of urban history are still in evidence on a pilgrimage from the capital to the caves used by a strengthening Communist Party
High-speed rail may have modernised journeys through northern China, but centuries of urban history are still in evidence on a pilgrimage from the capital to the caves used by a strengthening Communist Party
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has lauded North Korea's military support for Russia's war against Ukraine and vowed to further deepen bilateral ties, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday.
A copper bonanza is fuelling a jump in revenue and profit at global miner BHP as the red metal’s price hits record highs and shortages of concentrates and other feedstocks in China crimp output from its smelters.
President Donald Trump has said that the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.
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A day after he ordered the United States to scale back military exercises with South Korea and called North Korea "unthreatening and respectful,"US President Donald Trump said on Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had responded to his outreach.
The Department of State reiterated Monday that the United States remains open to talks with North Korea "without preconditions," a day after President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Pentagon to reduce South Korea-US military exercises in what appears to be a conciliatory gesture toward Pyongyang.
Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.
The number of dogs, cats and other pets registered in South Korea rose by more than 5 percent on-year last year, data showed.
Japanese officials had ‘crossed the line of decency’ in criticising Putin’s recent trip, said Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Japanese officials had ‘crossed the line of decency’ in criticising Putin’s recent trip, said Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Government must resolve labor disputes over 'Yellow Envelope' act and more: The government must clarify labor rules and balance flexibility with protections to keep strategic investment at home.
Unexplained dismissal risks misunderstanding: Lee's abrupt firing of trade minister sparks speculation
Growing spy threat: Rising Chinese espionage exposes gaps in S. Korea's counterintelligence system
Donald Trump is losing patience with the Pentagon chief because of the stalled Iran war, according to several sources
Donald Trump is losing patience with the Pentagon chief because of the stalled Iran war, according to several sources
Nishinomiya, Hyogo Pref. – A siren blares, cutting through the sticky August air as two teams bow in a show of respect before the biggest game of their young lives.
Does Beijing have time to fully investigate the year’s fourth rocket failure or will launch schedules force rapid returns to service?
Does Beijing have time to fully investigate the year’s fourth rocket failure or will launch schedules force rapid returns to service?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- The State Department reiterated Monday that the United States remains open to talks with North Korea "without preconditions," a day after President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Pentagon to reduce South Korea-U.S. military exercises in what appears to be a conciliatory gesture …
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Technological innovation has changed the nature of conflict since Japan formulated the current editions of its main security documents in 2022. (Illustration by Nikkei)
Ecuadorian president lands in Beijing seeking to free up key exports and gain Chinese investment, months after deepening US security ties
Ecuadorian president lands in Beijing seeking to free up key exports and gain Chinese investment, months after deepening US security ties
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Net inflows into Japanese stocks are moving at a record pace this year. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
Japan and South Korea have been struggling with weak currencies relative to the dollar. (Source photos by Reuters)
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(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
Hitachi expects to earn greater profit with its high global share in power transmission and distribution equipment, which benefits from the data center boom. (Hitachi)
US president’s abrupt order to scale back joint exercises with Seoul is meant to ‘flatter’ North Korea’s dictator, top Democrat says
A US Navy destroyer spent four days without power in the South China Sea last month, depriving its crew of hot meals, flushing toilets, and air conditioning, CNN has reported. The report comes as US sailors in the Persian Gulf are facing similar conditions.
A US Navy destroyer spent four days without power in the South China Sea last month, depriving its crew of hot meals, flushing toilets, and air conditioning, CNN has reported. The report comes as US sailors in the Persian Gulf are facing similar conditions.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has responded to his overture for dialogue, a day after he said he has instructed the Pentagon to "substantially" reduce South Korea-U.S. military exercises that Pyongyang has decried as rehearsals for war.
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program