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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.
Some analysts attribute the restraint to a desire to avoid antagonising Beijing ahead of next month’s expected Xi-Trump summit
Some analysts attribute the restraint to a desire to avoid antagonising Beijing ahead of next month’s expected Xi-Trump summit
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South Korea's trade ministry on Tuesday held a meeting with relevant ministries and companies to discuss the impact of the latest US tariffs on polysilicon and possible countermeasures.
President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and said rescuing people trapped under the rubble is the priority.
Onew of Shinee announced Monday that he is set to put out his fourth physical single in Japan, “Kakera - Unmei no Piece,” via agency Griffin Entertainment.
President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for large-scale strategic investments in future industries, including small modular reactors, renewable energy and aerospace, reaffirming his commitment to advancing South Korea's industrial prowess.
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A sample of bastnaesite ore, a mineral used in the rare earth industry to extract elements, is displayed at the Geological Museum of China in Beijing in October 2025. Chinese miners of the materials are reporting strong earnings. © Reuters
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade ministry on Tuesday held a meeting with relevant ministries and companies to discuss the impact of the latest U.S. tariffs on polysilicon and possible countermeasures.
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will launch a new system to automatically pay lottery prizes to winners amid a rise in unclaimed winnings, the country's state-run lottery commission said Tuesday.
NCT Wish earned platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan for its single “Yo-i-don!/Boy Meets Girl,” the organization said Tuesday.
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Police on Tuesday called on domestic companies and institutions to strengthen their security against a ransomware variant named "Gunra," as they jointly released details of its latest attack methods with U.S. authorities.
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for large-scale strategic investments in future industries, including small modular reactors (SMRs), renewable energy and aerospace, reaffirming his commitment to advancing South Korea's industrial prowess.
Zhang believes true parenting transcends mere lectures; it’s about perseverance and setting a tangible example for children to follow
Zhang believes true parenting transcends mere lectures; it’s about perseverance and setting a tangible example for children to follow
Police raided the Korea Airports Corp. and two other sites Tuesday to seize evidence related to their ongoing investigation into the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people.
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. defense unit of South Korea's Hanwha Group said Tuesday it has made a preliminary offer to acquire the U.S. business of Australian defense shipbuilder Austal as part of efforts to expand its presence in the U.S. market.
Police raided the Korea Airports Corp. and two other sites Tuesday to seize evidence related to their ongoing investigation into the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people.
The yen swung to a loss, sapping momentum from efforts by the U.S. and Japan authorities to boost the currency.
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SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Police raided the Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) and two other sites Tuesday to seize evidence related to their ongoing investigation into the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people.
South Korea's exports jumped 45.3 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of August, data showed Tuesday, on the back of strong global demand for memory chips.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China, following some operational changes, has increased its aircraft checks as an additional safety measure
The Civil Aviation Administration of China, following some operational changes, has increased its aircraft checks as an additional safety measure
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports jumped 45.3 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of August, data showed Tuesday.
The pace of disposal efforts has accelerated since July, coinciding with the country’s slowing economy
The pace of disposal efforts has accelerated since July, coinciding with the country’s slowing economy
If South Korea were to agree to Zelensky’s request, it could further strain ties with Russia and impair its own defence, analysts say
If South Korea were to agree to Zelensky’s request, it could further strain ties with Russia and impair its own defence, analysts say
Archaeologists uncover 3.7 litres of well-preserved liquid in a Qin cemetery, confirming the use of millet-based brewing near the frontier
Archaeologists uncover 3.7 litres of well-preserved liquid in a Qin cemetery, confirming the use of millet-based brewing near the frontier
US military bases in South Korea, Japan and other countries in the Pacific are "highly vulnerable" to North Korean and Chinese missile and drone attacks, a US expert has said, calling for efforts to strengthen air and missile defenses.
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- A fire broke out at a chemical storage warehouse in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, on Tuesday, but it was partially brought under control, with no casualties reported so far.
In Ben Fogle’s Chinese Adventure, the TV presenter ‘transcends stereotypes’ as he travels from the Great Wall to Shenzhen and Hong Kong
In Ben Fogle’s Chinese Adventure, the TV presenter ‘transcends stereotypes’ as he travels from the Great Wall to Shenzhen and Hong Kong
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday denounced Japan's latest defense white paper, calling it an attempt to justify the country's military buildup and describing it as legal basis for "the operation of war machine."
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Rushing Opcon transfer while scaling back joint drillsAs Seoul accelerates wartime control transfer while cutting joint drills, questions are growing over military readiness and trust within the Korea-U.S. alliance.
A bus is not home for Korean youthLawmaker's ill-timed proposal upsets younger Koreans
Tax resistance'Bus housing' idea sparks anger as tax overhaul plan provokes backlash
Beijing said it held a substantial commercial interest in consultations Brasilia opened over duties of up to 37.5 per cent
Beijing said it held a substantial commercial interest in consultations Brasilia opened over duties of up to 37.5 per cent
While delays and soaring costs bog down projects in the US, China’s state-directed model is moving at record speed – but geographical limits pose huge challenges
While delays and soaring costs bog down projects in the US, China’s state-directed model is moving at record speed – but geographical limits pose huge challenges
The new directly managed store is meant to bring the brand closer to younger consumers, including those who work nearby at big companies like Tencent. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
The recent rice-planting season in India coincided with high fertilizer prices. © Reuters
Corporate pressure and US-China competition are stalling global efforts to set environmental safeguards for seabed mining