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SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The national baseball team will begin training for the Asian Games one week before the start of competition in Japan, an official said Wednesday.
MANILA, Philippines — When Chinese military hardware failed to prevent US strikes on Venezuela and US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Beijing largely stayed silent on the equipment’s performance. While it expressed grave concern over the operations, its limited response spoke volumes.
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea denounced South Korea's efforts to build a nuclear-powered submarine, calling it a step toward "nuclear armament," Pyongyang's state media said.
China’s top memory chipmaker CXMT is showing signs that its push into mainstream PC memory may be moving from qualification toward repeatable commercial production, as a new Chinese report claims its DDR5 manufacturing yield has surpassed 90 percent while major PC makers begin using its chips in limited volumes.
Red Star Belgrade's Champions League campaign ended after a 2-0 home loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva, cutting short South Korea defender Seol Young-woo's opportunity to play on Europe's biggest club stage.
From China’s plan against desertification to nuking a ‘doomsday asteroid’, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
From China’s plan against desertification to nuking a ‘doomsday asteroid’, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
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President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and said rescuing people trapped under the rubble is the priority.
The coordinated intervention by Japan and the United States to support the yen has bumped up hard against reality, the $70 billion or so committed to strengthening the currency all but ineffective as fiscal questions continue to hang over the market.
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean military hosted an exchange event Wednesday with troops representing the member states of the United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea, ahead of their participation in an upcoming combined exercise between South Korea and the United States, military officials said.
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The government on Wednesday announced key projects to nurture advanced technologies in seven sectors, including renewable energy and space science, as part of broader efforts to seek new growth engines.
Humans and elephants sometimes clash in China’s Yunnan province, where rainforests are close to many farms and towns.
Beijing hits back at Washington over ‘political manipulation’, arguing it protected others’ interests during the July launch
Beijing hits back at Washington over ‘political manipulation’, arguing it protected others’ interests during the July launch
A seven-month domestic downturn contrasts with a 147.8 per cent jump in overseas shipments, highlighting a widening gap between domestic and export markets
A seven-month domestic downturn contrasts with a 147.8 per cent jump in overseas shipments, highlighting a widening gap between domestic and export markets
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- Top economic policymakers of South Korea and Uzbekistan have discussed ways to expand bilateral exchanges in trade and supply chains, along with Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) projects, Seoul's finance ministry said Wednesday.
Rather than hiding his criminal record, Ru Ping flaunts it as a badge of honour, proudly boasting to his followers that he ‘grew up in prison’
Rather than hiding his criminal record, Ru Ping flaunts it as a badge of honour, proudly boasting to his followers that he ‘grew up in prison’
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- Actor Ha Young apologized Wednesday over allegations surrounding her great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities during Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of Korea, saying she was "sincerely sorry" as his descendant.
The Korea Financial Industry Foundation is offering financial support to foreign residents and young people from immigrant backgrounds who are looking to improve their Korean-language skills.
The controversy reveals how sensitive Korea remains about its colonial past — and why public figures should know better, experts say
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…
Described as tender and crisp, Cuimi delivers about double the yield compared with Shixia longan, say developers
Described as tender and crisp, Cuimi delivers about double the yield compared with Shixia longan, say developers
Record W1.91tr quarterly earnings trail only KB Financial as investment gains and overseas operations surge
North Korea usually reports launches but its silence in the recent launches raises the possibility they involved a top-secret new missile
North Korea usually reports launches but its silence in the recent launches raises the possibility they involved a top-secret new missile
A US trade and technology expert has criticized South Korean regulators for applying rules unevenly in ways that disadvantage US companies, warning that Seoul’s approach to digital regulation could undermine the expanding US-Korea trade and technology alliance.
The city is looking to expand stock benchmarks in an effort to challenge Nasdaq’s tech dominance
The city is looking to expand stock benchmarks in an effort to challenge Nasdaq’s tech dominance
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it would "defer" to the military establishment on the continued implementation of the provisional understanding (PU) with China if they still deemed it necessary.
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…
A deconstructed Tata Sierra.ev vehicle is displayed during a launch event in Mumbai on June 30, 2026. © Reuters
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will provide US$1 million in humanitarian aid to Colombia to help the country recover from a recent deadly earthquake, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.
Cyberattack attempts targeting South Korea’s Overseas Koreans Agency surged to 4,271 in the first seven months of this year, more than 12 times the 353 attempts recorded throughout last year, according to data released Tuesday.
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a lower court ruling ordering Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp. to pay compensation to the family of a late South Korean forced into labor during Japan's 1910-1945 colonial rule of Korea.
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…
Workers assemble the Zeekr 001 EV models at the Chinese automaker Zeekr assembly plant in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
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Top US quant teams unable to beat native competitors in mainland China unlike in Japan or India, despite regulatory clampdown on trading
Top US quant teams unable to beat native competitors in mainland China unlike in Japan or India, despite regulatory clampdown on trading
One of the year's most anticipated meteor showers will be lighting up Korea's night skies this week, with particularly favorable viewing conditions as its peak coincides with a new moon.
Fire trucks from fire departments across South Korea are gathered in South Gyeongsang Province after the government issued a national firefighting mobilization order to respond to the region’s worsening drought.
Forecasters warned the Chinese capital could receive more than one-third of its average annual rainfall over 24 hours
Kolmar Korea posted record revenue and profit for the second straight quarter, crossing 100 billion won ($70.7 million) in operating profit for the first time as demand for skincare and suncare products surged.
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Thousands of trees die in Jinzhandian Park, a lush flood-storage wetland, amid exceptionally wet and rainy summer
Thousands of trees die in Jinzhandian Park, a lush flood-storage wetland, amid exceptionally wet and rainy summer