Gold breakout rally sends Chinese bullion stocks near highs as central banks keep buying
Sovereign-debt risks and reserve diversification seen helping revive investor optimism in the precious-metals market
· Zhang Shidong
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Gold breakout rally sends Chinese bullion stocks near highs as central banks keep buying
Sovereign-debt risks and reserve diversification seen helping revive investor optimism in the precious-metals market
· Zhang Shidong
Despite extreme climate, China’s 2,000-year-old rock art owes survival to post-partum blood
New study finds Huashan rock art formations were made using a mix of lime, red clay and blood
· Kevin McSpadden
Despite extreme climate, China’s 2,000-year-old rock art owes survival to post-partum blood
New study finds Huashan rock art formations were made using a mix of lime, red clay and blood
· Kevin McSpadden
BOK expected to deliver 2nd rate hike to combat inflationary pressure: BOK senior deputy gov.
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The central bank is highly likely to deliver another rate hike in the near future, unless there are other external shocks or factors, to bring inflation under control, the outgoing senior deputy governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Tuesday.
· Kim Boram
First 10 days of August rank as hottest on record
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea saw a record hot summer this year with the nationwide average temperature, excluding Jeju Island, coming to 29.1 C in the first 10 days of August, the highest on record, the state weather service said Tuesday.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
[Photo News] Hana Financial honors fallen heroes
Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo pays tribute at the Memorial Tower of Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, on Monday, ahead of the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation. On the same day, the group signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to improve…
· Choi Ji-won
S. Korea's coffee market estimated at 3.7 tln won in 2024: data
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The size of South Korea's coffee market was estimated at 3.7 trillion won (US$2.61 billion) in 2024, a study by the agriculture ministry showed Tuesday, with demand shifting from coffee mix to roasted beans.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Ruling in damages suit against N. Korea over liaison office demolition pushed back to next month
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The government has asked a Seoul court to postpone its ruling in a damages suit against North Korea over the 2020 demolition of the inter-Korean liaison office in the border town of Kaesong, a unification ministry official said Tuesday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Brics’ ‘stiffest test’: can India, China rally bloc to resolve Strait of Hormuz crisis?
Analysts say a unified Brics could support Oman-led talks for a resolution and provide an alternative to US diplomacy
· Biman Mukherji
Brics’ ‘stiffest test’: can India, China rally bloc to resolve Strait of Hormuz crisis?
Analysts say a unified Brics could support Oman-led talks for a resolution and provide an alternative to US diplomacy
· Biman Mukherji
S. Korean trio set for FedExCup playoffs
South Korea's PGA Tour trio of Kim Si-woo, Tom Kim and Im Sung-jae will begin their 2026 FedExCup Playoffs campaigns this week.
· Korea Herald
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices hold steady
An employee walks past near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
N. Korea joins China, Russia in criticizing Japan, deepens military ties
Strategic cooperation between North Korea, China and Russia appears to be deepening: recent reports speculate Pyongyang and Moscow have increased military cooperation, while Pyongyang echoes its allies' criticism of Japanese defense policies.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Once aspiring journalist, rifle shooter hoping to pen memorable story at Asian Games
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Before she picked up competitive shooting in her second year in high school, Kwon Yuna had taken interest in journalism.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Dreame Technology to launch next-gen Aqua20 Ultra Roller
Chinese home appliance maker Dreame Technology said Tuesday it will launch its next-generation premium robot vacuum cleaner, the Aqua20 Ultra Roller, in South Korea, featuring a combination of high-temperature steam and a hot-water roller mop.
· Jeon Ji-woo
[Photo News] Paris Baguette opens first store in Laos
Paris Baguette has opened a store in Laos, becoming the first Korean bakery chain to enter the country. Located in KokKok Mega Mall Patuxay in Vientiane, the store marks the company’s entry into its seventh Southeast Asian market, following Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Cambodia. The c…
· Jeon Ji-woo
HD Oilbank supplies Korea's first hydrogen engine oil for commercial vehicles
HD Hyundai Oilbank said Tuesday it has become the first company in South Korea to supply engine oil designed for hydrogen internal combustion engines to domestic commercial vehicle manufacturers, including Tata Daewoo Mobility.
· Jeon Ji-woo
4th victim dies following apartment office arson in southeastern city
GYEONGSAN, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- A woman died Tuesday after sustaining injuries in an arson attack on an apartment management office in the southeastern city of Gyeongsan last month, raising the death toll to four, police said.
· Lee Haye-ah
Court holds arrest warrant hearing for woman over fatal abuse of grandson
CHEONAN, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- A court on Tuesday held an arrest warrant hearing for a woman accused of fatally abusing her 11-year-old grandson.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Today in Korean history
1966 -- In an editorial in its main newspaper, the Rodong Sinmun, North Korea promulgates the policy of "juche," meaning self-reliance, claiming ideological independence from its allies -- the Soviet Union and China -- at that time.
· Lee Minji
Actor Ha Young apologizes over controversy surrounding family's pro-Japanese past
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Actor Ha Young on Tuesday apologized for causing concerns over speculation surrounding her great-grandfather's ties to a pro-Japanese organization during Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of Korea.
· Lee Minji
South Korea aims to criminalise fictional AI pornography after man’s acquittal
Lawmakers move to close a legal loophole by proposing a bill criminalising virtual porn of fictional characters
· SCMP’s Asia desk
South Korea aims to criminalise fictional AI pornography after man’s acquittal
Lawmakers move to close a legal loophole by proposing a bill criminalising virtual porn of fictional characters
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Typhoon Dolphin: Beijing braces for one-third of its annual rainfall as storm sweeps China
More than a million people were moved to safety across eastern China over the weekend as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall
· Guardian staff and agencies
Where to trace Korea's road to liberation
Aug. 15 marks the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. For travelers hoping to reflect on that history over the holiday, several destinations across the country offer a closer look at the independence movement and the nation's modern past.
· Hong Yoo
Onion mesh bags become a surprising pet trend in Korea
Photos of dogs wearing mesh onion bags over their heads have drawn attention online, showing pet owners’ unconventional attempt to protect their animals from ticks during walks.
· Park Jun-hee
Wallabies lock Miles Amatosero banned for three weeks after red card
Australia’s Ryan Lonergan, center, passes the ball during the first half of their rugby match against Japan in Higashi Osaka, western Japan, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (Yuki Sato/Kyodo News via AP)
Police raid Transport Ministry, Korea Airports Corp. over Jeju Air crash
Police investigating the deadly 2024 Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport raided the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korea Airports Corp. and the Busan Regional Office of Aviation on Tuesday.
· Lee Seung-ku
Foreign card spending in Korea up nearly tenfold in 3 years
Spending in South Korea via cards issued overseas has risen nearly tenfold over the past three and a half years, according to a report released Tuesday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Hundreds more flights are canceled as Tropical Storm Dolphin causes flooding in eastern China
BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai airports canceled hundreds of flights on Monday as Tropical Storm Dolphin dumped heavy rain in eastern China, causing flooding in places after making landfall as a typhoon the previous day.
· Yonhap
Malaysian scam kingpin walks free; Lee Kuan Yew’s pen up for auction: 7 Asia highlights
From North Korea’s dog meat advice to Prabowo’s odds with Indonesia’s rich, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
Malaysian scam kingpin walks free; Lee Kuan Yew’s pen up for auction: 7 Asia highlights
From North Korea’s dog meat advice to Prabowo’s odds with Indonesia’s rich, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
'The right price': How North Korea benefits from Russia alliance
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said five members of the Voronov family were killed in a Russian attack last month. (X: Volodymyr Zelenskyy)
· Natalie Whiting
100 days until Suneung
The 100-day countdown to Suneung, South Korea's national college entrance exam, began Tuesday, with students and parents each preparing for the final stretch.
· Jung Seo-young
Moment Chinese rocket explodes after lift-off
A Chinese rocket, the Long March 7A, failed and exploded on its 10 August launch in Wenchang, Hainan, China.
Tesla faces uphill battle for FSD entry as China rewrites self-driving car rules: analysts
Data regulation is a key issue facing the US electric vehicle giant in China, according to experts
· Themis Qi
Tesla faces uphill battle for FSD entry as China rewrites self-driving car rules: analysts
Data regulation is a key issue facing the US electric vehicle giant in China, according to experts
· Themis Qi
Japan faces record izakaya bankruptcies, signaling change of drink culture
Australian journalist Gary Juvelin enjoys a drink just a few feet from the owner at a six-seat establishment in Nonbei Yokocho, an alley near Shibuya Station in Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· Staff Writer
Tougher than armour, hard as diamond: China’s unbreakable crystal breakthrough
Scientists use carbon nanotubes to build an internal support structure that overcomes the brittle glasslike nature of diamonds
· Zhang Tong
Tougher than armour, hard as diamond: China’s unbreakable crystal breakthrough
Scientists use carbon nanotubes to build an internal support structure that overcomes the brittle glasslike nature of diamonds
· Zhang Tong
SCMP signs 3 MOUs in Malaysia to deepen Hong Kong-Asean regional cooperation
The South China Morning Post among delegation signing agreements in Kuala Lumpur to unite policy research, journalism and business networks across Asia
· Vivian Au
SCMP signs 3 MOUs in Malaysia to deepen Hong Kong-Asean regional cooperation
The South China Morning Post among delegation signing agreements in Kuala Lumpur to unite policy research, journalism and business networks across Asia
· Vivian Au
Why Japan is stalling on Trump’s Gaza rebuild offer
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· Imran Khalid
A hint of autumn? Korea wakes up to cooler mornings after weeks of extreme heat
Morning lows to fall to around 20 C in some areas, though daytime heat will persist
· Tammy Park
Export concentration in top 10 firms rises sharply in Q2 amid chip boom
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The proportion of South Korea's top 10 exporters in the country's total outbound shipments in the second quarter sharply expanded from a year earlier, data showed Tuesday, driven by the strong performance of technology products, including semiconductors.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Opposition lawmaker calls for tactical nukes to 'instill fear' in Kim Jong-un
Main opposition People Power Party Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo on Tuesday called for discussions on deploying tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea, saying that the threat posed by North Korea has fundamentally changed.
· Cha Min-jung
Why did US defence official Colby avoid mention of Scarborough Shoal in Manila speech?
Some analysts attribute the restraint to a desire to avoid antagonising Beijing ahead of next month’s expected Xi-Trump summit
· Nayan Seth
Why did US defence official Colby avoid mention of Scarborough Shoal in Manila speech?
Some analysts attribute the restraint to a desire to avoid antagonising Beijing ahead of next month’s expected Xi-Trump summit
· Nayan Seth
(LEAD) Police raid Korea Airports Corp., transport ministry over Jeju Air crash
(ATTN: UPDATES with details; CHANGES photo)
· Lee Haye-ah