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US President Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on imported drones and their components, potentially complicating Ukraine’s plans to expand UAV sales to Washington. Under a proclamation signed on Thursday, drones weighing more than 25 kg and those equipped with thermal imagers will face tariffs of 100%, along wi…
US President Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on imported drones and their components, potentially complicating Ukraine’s plans to expand UAV sales to Washington. Under a proclamation signed on Thursday, drones weighing more than 25 kg and those equipped with thermal imagers will face tariffs of 100%, along wi…
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China's exports of electric trucks to other Asian countries have spiked, adding to a surge in domestic sales as higher fuel costs as a result of the Iran war accelerate regional electrification.
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- An opposition lawmaker said Friday he has sent official letters to U.S. House members explaining that South Korea's regulatory action against Coupang over a massive data breach was not discriminatory against the U.S.-listed company.
Chinese embassy hits back at espionage claims, alleging Wellington was serving as a ‘pawn for anti-China forces’
Chinese embassy hits back at espionage claims, alleging Wellington was serving as a ‘pawn for anti-China forces’
Hiroshi Okuda also advised the Japanese government and represented Japan's business community. (Photo by Hiromasa Matsuura)
From world leaders paying their respects to his economic legacy, here is some of the SCMP’s reporting on Zhu Rongji’s death
From world leaders paying their respects to his economic legacy, here is some of the SCMP’s reporting on Zhu Rongji’s death
Overnight stays by foreign visitors in Japan reached an estimated 179.92 million in 2025, up 55.6% from the prepandemic level in 2019, with 39 of the country’s 47 prefectures recording levels above those seen before the COVID-19 crisis, a Japan Tourism Agency survey has found.
Christopher Nolan's latest movie "The Odyssey" surpassed 3 million admissions in South Korea on its 10th day in theaters, hinting at a strong run during the upcoming holiday period.
Stray Kids is on course to set new career highs in both Korea and the US, as its latest EP surpassed the first-week sales of its previous LP and industry projections pointed to its strongest US chart debut yet.
The storm travelled more than 6,000km (3,730 miles) across the Pacific Ocean and held its strength to become one of China’s most significant weather events in years.
Once-busy boshintang restaurants struggle to survive while goat meat increasingly fills the gap
Ahead of its Hong Kong IPO, the e-commerce firm argues its supply chains and business model give it an edge over traditional rivals
Ahead of its Hong Kong IPO, the e-commerce firm argues its supply chains and business model give it an edge over traditional rivals
MARCOS JR. President Ferdinand Marcos presides the Philippine Space Council meeting on June 2, 2026.
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…
Big Bang has been appointed as the inaugural honorary ambassadors for the Korea AeroSpace Administration, becoming the first artists to represent the agency since its launch in 2024.
As a private chef, Chengzi has formed connections with successful clients, providing her with invaluable insights into their paths to wealth
A Volkswagen ID. UNYX 08 electric vehicle, co-developed with Xpeng, rolls out of a production line at the Volkswagen Anhui factory in Hefei on Feb. 4. © Reuters
As a private chef, Chengzi has formed connections with successful clients, providing her with invaluable insights into their paths to wealth
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A person walk in front of an electronic stock chart board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
North Korea has denounced major United States-South Korea military drills set to start next week as a provocation that heightens tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks with Nikkei during an interview in his office. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
South Korea is seeing a surge in foreign tourism driven by the global popularity of K-pop and Korean culture, but tourism focused on its modern history remains underdeveloped.
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SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung pledged Friday to restore the honor of South Korean women sexually enslaved by Japan during World War II, saying Seoul will play a central role in Asia in promoting the values of human rights and peace.
BRUSSELS – A popular flower carpet event featuring a design inspired by an iconic work of renowned traditional Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print artist Katsushika Hokusai kicked off in Brussels on Thursday to mark the 160th anniversary of Japan-Belgium diplomatic relations.
China’s largest foundry says shortages are spreading to mature-node chips, with some AI-driven demand visible through the end of 2027
China’s largest foundry says shortages are spreading to mature-node chips, with some AI-driven demand visible through the end of 2027
1945 -- Korea is liberated from Japan's colonial rule, which began in 1910. On the same day, Yeo Un-hyung (1886-1947), a left-leaning nationalist, sets up a national foundation preparation committee.
Fans flock for a glimpse of the British star filming new Highlander movie, as Peel Street set revives the city’s lost neon signs and outdoor dai pai dongs
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming key combined exercise with South Korea will focus on "modernizing" the bilateral alliance and "shaping" the security environment in Northeast Asia, the U.S. military said Friday, a reference that may hint at the scope of its role expanding beyond the Korean Peninsula.
GINOWAN, OKINAWA PREF. – Okinawa International University President Hajime Asato called for the immediate closure of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Futenma air station, at a gathering Thursday to mark 22 years since a U.S. military helicopter crashed into the premises of the university.
Watch: Record rainfall causes flooding in Japan’s Chiba region
Hong Myung-bo, former head coach of the South Korean men's national soccer team, reportedly said he did not have direct communication with former Korea Football Association chief Chung Mong-gyu during his appointment in 2024.
People wait to pray at the main hall at Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan’s war dead, in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2024, as the country marks the 79th anniversary of its defeat in the World War II. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File)
Power futures are becoming an increasingly popular tool for Japanese companies to manage risk arising from fuel-price volatility, with the number of short-term contracts traded on the nation’s biggest platform rising for four straight months.
Advocates call for a new offence covering persistent child sexual abuse, not currently included in Hong Kong’s proposed law reforms.
From a knife attack at a Hong Kong housing estate to a South Korean star’s apology, here are the top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
From a knife attack at a Hong Kong housing estate to a South Korean star’s apology, here are the top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 as torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture as flooding risks remain high despite rainfall easing
As retail excitement around the listing of China's best-known humanoid maker, Unitree Robotics, reaches fever pitch, skeptics are questioning how long it will take before these robots can move beyond running and acrobatics to perform genuinely useful work.
South Korea confirmed Friday that Kazakhstan would be given a quota for E-9 visas, allowing work mostly in manual labor sectors such as farming and manufacturing, starting in 2028.