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Admission fees for Korea's major royal palaces, including Gyeongbokgung and Deoksugung, as well as the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, will increase beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the Korea Heritage Service said.
1953 -- The South Korea-U.S. mutual defense treaty is initialed in Seoul and later signed in Washington on Oct. 1.
Japanese automakers are struggling to deal with uncertain markets in the Middle East and China. © Kyodo
Drones attached with loudspeakers and thermal imaging cameras are one way South Korea is fighting the heatwave
DeepSeek, which invested 141 million yuan, will co-develop AI models and embodied-intelligence technology with Unitree
DeepSeek, which invested 141 million yuan, will co-develop AI models and embodied-intelligence technology with Unitree
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…
From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
HIROSHIMA – Seven organizations of hibakusha atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima Prefecture urged the government to support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Hyundai Department Store said Friday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Creative Content Agency to help Korean fashion brands expand into overseas markets through pop-up stores and other support programs.
Kirin Holdings has been diversifying into health foods and supplements. (Photo by Tokuyuki Matsubuchi)
Beijing backs local medicine manufacturing, with senior UN official voicing gratitude for ‘strong commitment to multilateralism’
Beijing backs local medicine manufacturing, with senior UN official voicing gratitude for ‘strong commitment to multilateralism’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Australia on Friday condemned China’s recent actions against Philippine vessels in the South China and said they were moving closer to a new defense agreement to strengthen military cooperation.
Southeast Asia and the European Union continue to absorb more Chinese goods. © Reuters
City’s attractions include international banking system, deep capital markets, offshore yuan pool and close links with mainland
City’s attractions include international banking system, deep capital markets, offshore yuan pool and close links with mainland
From the US and UK to China, Emirati artists have been displaying their work in a varied range of venues, from major museums and galleries to biennales and public spaces. The art ranges from responses to pertinent issues including technology and environmental damage to abstraction and reflections on the region’s ric…
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The Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance empowers terminally ill patients to refuse life-prolonging care, and protects medical workers who honour their decisions.
China's exports rose more than expected in July, though growth eased from June's blistering pace, with global demand for high-tech components helping absorb the country's goods.
Japan needs political leaders who can give people the confidence to believe a brighter future is within reach
Yan’s videos provide parents with a low-cost ‘emotional remedy’ for their educational worries, according to a teacher
Yan’s videos provide parents with a low-cost ‘emotional remedy’ for their educational worries, according to a teacher
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has met with new U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel for the first time since she took office, a government official said Friday.
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Singapore marked its 61st National Day in Seoul on Thursday by showcasing its "Made in Singapore" vision while highlighting stronger business, innovation and strategic ties with South Korea.
TORONTO, Canada — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Thursday by defeating China's Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-4.
Some 49 per cent of those polled see China as a rival or adversary while just 38 per cent see the nation in positive terms, new survey finds
Some 49 per cent of those polled see China as a rival or adversary while just 38 per cent see the nation in positive terms, new survey finds
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry will sign a preliminary agreement with a U.S. Defense Department agency to expand cooperation on U.S. service members who participated in the 1950-53 Korean War, officials said Friday.
Temperatures will ease slightly from near 40 C, but much of western Korea will remain hot despite heavy rain hitting the east coast
The British band is facing backlash over a video caption that said the US supported the bloodbath
The British band is facing backlash over a video caption that said the US supported the bloodbath
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In quest to win trust of Asian neighbours, Beijing is intensifying its rhetoric against Tokyo’s changing defence posture
In quest to win trust of Asian neighbours, Beijing is intensifying its rhetoric against Tokyo’s changing defence posture
Naver Corp., South Korea's largest online portal operator, said Friday its second-quarter net profit rose from a year earlier, as artificial intelligence helped boost its key businesses.
El presidente argentino Javier Milei pronuncia un discurso en la ceremonia de inauguración de la exposición anual de la Sociedad Rural en Buenos Aires, Argentina, el domingo 26 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Natacha Pisarenko)
Officials from South Korea, the United States and other countries that participated in the 1950-53 Korean War called for greater solidarity among them during a forum in Washington on Thursday, as the world faces a raft of security challenges, including North Korea's advancing military threats.
The national football federation apparently provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees before and after international matches held in South Korea between 2011 and 2012, a past government audit report has shown.
The unprecedented U.S.-Japan intervention to support the yen may end up shaping market behavior.
Forget cooking wine. One ambitious producer is betting that one of China’s oldest ferments deserves a place among the world’s great fine wines
Forget cooking wine. One ambitious producer is betting that one of China’s oldest ferments deserves a place among the world’s great fine wines
The Busan Sea Festival, now in its 30th edition, runs through Aug. 13 at Dadaepo Beach in Busan. One of the city's signature summer events, it is set against the beach's wide sea views and sunsets, with most programs free and a few paid.
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- The national football federation apparently provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees before and after international matches held in South Korea between 2011 and 2012, a past government audit report has shown.
South Korean parents are ramping up efforts to give their children a head start in building long-term wealth by opening investment accounts even before they learn to crawl out of their cribs.
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday did not report on its launch of a short-range ballistic missile from the previous day, a departure from its usual practice of announcing such launches the following morning.