Korea Football Association's 'sex bribery' scandal spreads through int'l football community
Japan Football Association opens investigation into four Japanese referees named in the case
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China’s open-weight models have led AI firms to slash prices, but they will also massively boost overall AI demand, analysts say
· Xinmei Shen
China’s AI models spooked Wall Street. But they may turbocharge industry growth
China’s open-weight models have led AI firms to slash prices, but they will also massively boost overall AI demand, analysts say
· Xinmei Shen
DP rules out lawmaker's 'bus house' idea, apologizes to young people
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Sunday apologized for a lawmaker's controversial proposal to convert discarded buses into housing for young people, dismissing the idea as "virtually impossible to implement."
· Hwang Sun-jun
Flight cancellations, evacuations as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
More than 1,600 flights have been cancelled and about 500,000 people have been evacuated, as Typhoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China’s eastern coast overnight on Sunday.
· Al Jazeera
Korea rejects Japan's complaints over Dokdo survey
South Korea rebuffed Japan's protest over Korea's marine survey near Dokdo, saying Japan's objections were unacceptable.
· Cha Min-jung
Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin
BEIJING — Shanghai's two airports canceled more than 1,300 flights and authorities relocated some 300,000 people in surrounding regions as China prepared for Typhoon Dolphin, after the storm brought heavy rains to northern Taiwan.
· Associated Press
How China’s ‘magic’ rice seeds are transforming the fortunes of Nigerian farmers
Beijing’s hands-off approach challenges traditional Western aid models, prompting Washington to counter with agribusiness interventions
· Dulue Mbachu
How China’s ‘magic’ rice seeds are transforming the fortunes of Nigerian farmers
Beijing’s hands-off approach challenges traditional Western aid models, prompting Washington to counter with agribusiness interventions
· Dulue Mbachu
Iconic 1991 photo of Chinese girl symbolises thirst for knowledge, changing lives
Initiative behind photo has garnered US$3.7 billion in donations, establishing 21,000 rural schools for 7.8 million underprivileged students
· Fran Lu
Iconic 1991 photo of Chinese girl symbolises thirst for knowledge, changing lives
Initiative behind photo has garnered US$3.7 billion in donations, establishing 21,000 rural schools for 7.8 million underprivileged students
· Fran Lu
As Japan’s concrete jungles sizzle, urban forestry offers an all-natural fix
On another sweltering day in Tokyo last Sunday, some residents took to the streets to meticulously measure just how hot it was.
· Tomoko Otake
Gilas Pilipinas faces early China test in Asian Games title defense
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· delfin.dioquino editor
Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary
Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southern Japanese city, with its mayor denouncing growing support for nuclear deterrence in the global community, including Japan and demanding his own government do more for nuclear disarmament. The atomic bomb dropped by the United Stat…
· Mari Yamaguchi
Report on US missile shortage raises concerns over South Korea's air defenses
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…
· Hwang Joo-young
The Wallabies almost beat themselves in Osaka, but Kiss won’t apply the shackles
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss says he will continue to back his players to chance their arm in attack, but he wants them to be smart about when they do it after a mistake-riddled victory over Japan in Osaka.
· Iain Payten
Gov't commissions research to promote use of arctic route: sources
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's oceans ministry has recently commissioned a research project aimed at devising strategies to promote the use of a possible arctic shipping route able to handle traffic in 2030, sources said Sunday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Shanghái cancela 1.300 vuelos mientras China se prepara para el tifón Dolphin
En esta imagen publicada por la agencia de noticias Xinhua, policías comprueban el amarre de una embarcación antes del tifón Dolphin, en el distrito de Beilun en Ningbo City, en la provincia oriental china de Zhejiang, el 7 de agosto de 2026.(Hu Jiajie/Xinhua via AP)
· The Associated Press
Red alert: Shanghai cancels 60% of flights as Typhoon Dolphin closes in
The storm is expected to make landfall in east China by Monday morning, bringing heavy rain and flood risks
· Carol Yang
Red alert: Shanghai cancels 60% of flights as Typhoon Dolphin closes in
The storm is expected to make landfall in east China by Monday morning, bringing heavy rain and flood risks
· Carol Yang
Retail sales index marks record drop in Q2 amid Homeplus fiasco
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- The retail sales index at South Korea's discount stores posted the sharpest on-year fall in the second quarter, partly due to the closure or operation suspension of stores at Homeplus Co., which is going through a corporate rehabilitation process, government data showed Sunday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Today in Korean history
1934 -- A massive flood hits the southern part of Korea, leaving 800 people dead.
· Kang Jae-eun
SK hynix weighs options for Chongqing packaging plant
SK hynix is weighing options for its chip packaging plant in Chongqing, China, the company said Sunday, following reports it may sell a stake in the operation.
· Jo He-rim
Military Manpower Administration to phase out supplementary service
South Korea is considering reducing and eventually abolishing the supplementary military service system, as the country faces a shrinking pool of people available for active military service.
· Hwang Sun-jun
S. Korea's tourism balance hits record surplus since pandemic: data
South Korea's tourism balance hit a record surplus since the COVID-19 pandemic period, thanks to the popularity of the country's pop culture, industry data showed Sunday.
· Yonhap
Young South Koreans look for love at Buddhist temple as country fights low birth rate | South China Morning Post
The South Korean government expects the country’s 51.8 million population to shrink by almost a third to 36.2 million by 2072.
Shanghai's airports cancel more than 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, police officers check the mooring lines of a vessel ahead of Typhoon Dolphin in Beilun District of Ningbo City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 7, 2026.(Hu Jiajie/Xinhua via AP)
What Kiss’ approach to attack will mean for million-dollar man Suaalii
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii finished the 35-32 win against Japan on the wing - and that was a preview of where he will end up under new coach Les Kiss.
· Paul Cully
Korea's film industry grapples over six-month holdback rule
Government-backed talks aim to strike a compromise between theaters and streaming platforms
· Lee Yoon-seo
Temple lodgings preparing for pilgrims on Japan's Shikoku island
Startup Temple Stay has begun taking reservations for this room in Anrakuji Temple, in Tokushima prefecture. (Photos by Toyofumi Amano)
· Staff Writer
China’s factory-gate prices growth slow to 3.5% in July amid lower fuel prices
Amid lower domestic fuel prices and weak domestic demand, the national consumer price index rose 0.5 per cent last month
· Coco Feng
China’s factory-gate prices growth slow to 3.5% in July amid lower fuel prices
Amid lower domestic fuel prices and weak domestic demand, the national consumer price index rose 0.5 per cent last month
· Coco Feng
Love on hold: Why young East Asians are turning away from dating
Economic instability in Korea, normalized singlehood in Japan and material pressures in China, push young people away from romance
· Lee Seung-ku
S. Korea's tourism balance hits record surplus since pandemic: data
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tourism balance hit a record surplus since the COVID-19 pandemic period, thanks to the popularity of the country's pop culture, industry data showed Sunday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Temperatures ease; heavy rain forecast for east coast
Average temperatures across most of South Korea are expected to be lower than last week's record-setting highs, while heavy rain is forecast for the eastern coast and Jeju Island.
· Yoon Min-sik
Energy demand hits yearly high on continued heat wave
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea recorded the highest electricity demand for the year in recent days amid a prolonged heat wave, industry data showed Sunday.
· Kang Jae-eun
A Tibetan cooperative weaves Zeter to keep a centuries-old tradition alive
Artisans at a weaving cooperative in Tibet are working to preserve Pulu, a traditional wool fabric that has been used on the Tibetan plateau for centuries. At the Ethnic Huaji Handwoven Cooperative in Shannan, more than 100 local residents weave Pulu and its finer variety, Zeter, while passing the centuries-old craf…
Is China’s party newspaper carrying more stories highlighting women’s role as mothers?
Analysis of 125,000 articles from People’s Daily suggests it is increasingly framing women in a domestic rather than public context
· Phoebe Zhang
Is China’s party newspaper carrying more stories highlighting women’s role as mothers?
Analysis of 125,000 articles from People’s Daily suggests it is increasingly framing women in a domestic rather than public context
· Phoebe Zhang
Food prices surge amid unprecedented heat wave
Prices of agricultural goods in South Korea have spiked as the country grapples with a severe heat wave, industry data showed Sunday.
· Yonhap
Les Kiss and his Wallabies have a mountain to climb but gritty win over Japan is a big first step | Angus Fontaine
Australia got ambushed early and were a hot mess at times. But Kiss showed patience and nous as he found a way to win
· Angus Fontaine
Chinese man’s 3,000km search for pen pal from 24 years ago sparks deep nostalgia
Li’s heartfelt journey resonates with many, attracting 62,000 likes and over 7,000 comments, with some describing it as ‘romantic’
· Fran Lu
Chinese man’s 3,000km search for pen pal from 24 years ago sparks deep nostalgia
Li’s heartfelt journey resonates with many, attracting 62,000 likes and over 7,000 comments, with some describing it as ‘romantic’
· Fran Lu
Food prices surge amid unprecedented heat wave
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- Prices of agricultural goods in South Korea have spiked as the country grapples with a severe heat wave, industry data showed Sunday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Hanoi’s US$2.5 trillion redevelopment plan has some worried they will be left behind | South China Morning Post
Vietnam recently approved its 100-year master plan for Hanoi that would radically change the historic capital.
US slams Chinese actions in South China Sea
WASHINGTON, United States—The United States on Saturday accused China of “destabilizing” activity near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, saying it is using “dubious” environmental explanations to advance its territorial claims.
· Agence France-Presse
US slams Chinese actions in South China Sea
WASHINGTON, United States—The United States on Saturday accused China of “destabilizing” activity near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, saying it is using “dubious” environmental explanations to advance its territorial claims.
· Agence France-Presse
Fijian rugby player dies after suffering suspected heatstroke in Japan
AFP-JIJI – Professional Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, died after suffering suspected heatstroke during training with his team in southern Japan, the side said in a statement on Saturday.
· No Author
Generative AI aiding quake relief in Kumamoto
KUMAMOTO – Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly utilized to assist relief efforts in the wake of a powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture late last month.
· No Author