Heatstroke fears rise as Japan quake victims face El Nino weather without power, water
The death toll from the Kumamoto quake has reached 28, including cases under investigation for a possible link to the disaster
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Asia stocks choppy on dip buying as chips slump, Iran tensions escalate
Buying on the dip supported shares in Japan and South Korea on July 30 after the main Tokyo and Seoul indexes fell sharply over the past few days. © Reuters
· JADA NAGUMO
How ByteDance’s Seedance model empowers China’s nascent AI comic drama industry
China’s studios are using ByteDance’s model to cut production times from months to weeks, drive down video creation costs
· Minxiao Chang
How ByteDance’s Seedance model empowers China’s nascent AI comic drama industry
China’s studios are using ByteDance’s model to cut production times from months to weeks, drive down video creation costs
· Minxiao Chang
‘Surprising … disappointed’: Trump has a warning for Xi ahead of September trip
In mixed signals to Beijing, the US leader blasts Fauci-led pandemic response for ‘protecting China’ and warns Xi over arms for Iran
· Khushboo Razdan
‘Surprising … disappointed’: Trump has a warning for Xi ahead of September trip
In mixed signals to Beijing, the US leader blasts Fauci-led pandemic response for ‘protecting China’ and warns Xi over arms for Iran
· Khushboo Razdan
KT hit with W54b penalty over data breach
South Korea’s privacy regulator on Thursday fined KT Corp. 53.98 billion won ($37.4 million) over a data breach linked to the company’s failure to properly secure its femtocell system.
· Jie Ye-eun
Why did an Okinawan delegation visit a Beijing cemetery amid China-Japan tensions?
The trip highlights historical ties between China and the Ryukyu Islands that Beijing is leveraging as a counterweight in its row with Tokyo
· Fan Chen
Why did an Okinawan delegation visit a Beijing cemetery amid China-Japan tensions?
The trip highlights historical ties between China and the Ryukyu Islands that Beijing is leveraging as a counterweight in its row with Tokyo
· Fan Chen
Disgraced soccer figures apologize for World Cup group stage elimination
Disgraced soccer figures on Thursday apologized for the group stage elimination of the South Korean men's national team from the World Cup. They were summoned to a parliamentary hearing on alleged corruption in the Korea Football Association, including its controversial head coach hiring process.
· Son Ji-hyoung
China threatens retaliation against U.S. humanoid robot ban, says it 'severely damages' relations
BEIJING — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has repeatedly ignored Beijing's restrained stance on product bans, China's commerce ministry said Thursday, threatening retaliation.
· Evelyn Cheng
Japanese space startup to launch lunar lander using H3 rocket
Japanese space startup Ispace said Wednesday it will use Japan’s H3 rocket for the launch of a lunar lander scheduled for 2028, marking the company’s first mission using a domestically developed rocket.
· No Author
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 23
The powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday and killed at least 18 people. Many residents were reminded of the earthquake that occurred there 10 years ago that killed 50 people. (AP video: Ayaka McGill)
· Mari Yamaguchi
Man booked over alleged gun threat at temple in Jinju
JINJU, South Korea, July 30 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday they have booked a man suspected of threatening a visitor at a local temple with a replica firearm in Jinju, a city located some 280 kilometers southeast of Seoul, the previous day.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
KT fined W54b over data leak via illegal base stations
South Korea's privacy watchdog said Thursday it has fined wireless carrier KT Corp. 53.9 billion won ($37.4 million) over a major data breach that affected more than 16,000 users.
· Yonhap
S. Korea's seaport cargo falls 4.8 pct in Q2 amid lingering trade uncertainties
SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- Cargo processed at South Korean seaports fell 4.8 percent from a year earlier in the second quarter on continued uncertainties in the global trade environment stemming from the ongoing Middle East tensions, the oceans ministry said Thursday.
· Kim Boram
Lee highlights S. Korea's first-ever FTA, 'enduring' friendship with Chile
President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that Chile was the first country in the world to forge a free trade agreement with South Korea, stressing what he called the enduring friendship between the two countries.
· Yonhap
Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 17 as aftershock and heat complicate rescue efforts
Soldiers and emergency workers are combing through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors
· Guardian staff and agencies
Lee vows practical support for overseas Koreans during Chile visit
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
Lee highlights S. Korea's first-ever FTA, 'enduring' friendship with Chile
SANTIAGO, July 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that Chile was the first country in the world to forge a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, stressing what he called the enduring friendship between the two countries.
· Park Boram
‘So absurd!’: Chinese cosplayer draws crowds by selling lemonade ‘feet juice’
Stunt sparks mainland social media fury, with many demanding severe punishments for participating cosplayers
· Alice Yan
‘So absurd!’: Chinese cosplayer draws crowds by selling lemonade ‘feet juice’
Stunt sparks mainland social media fury, with many demanding severe punishments for participating cosplayers
· Alice Yan
How does Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law affect patients and medical staff?
The SCMP explores family rights under the law and what happens to healthcare professionals who fail to comply with end-of-life directives
· Elizabeth Cheung
Japan turns to Canadian crude as Asia feels Hormuz supply pinch
The first shipment of Canadian crude oil since 2025 is headed to Japan on a ship chartered by Exxon Mobil, according to data released by tracking firm Kpler.
· Al Jazeera
China AI supplier Zhongji Innolight slips in Hong Kong debut after $6.8 billion IPO
Shares of Zhongji Innolight fell 1.28% on Thursday after the Chinese optical transceiver maker made its trading debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
· Lee Ying Shan
KT fined 54 bln won over data leak via illegal base stations
SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's privacy watchdog said Thursday it has fined wireless carrier KT Corp. 53.9 billion won (US$37.4 million) over a major data breach that affected more than 16,000 users.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Tokyo prosecutor dismissed for improper relations with subject of investigation
Judicial and prosecutorial authorities on Wednesday dismissed 48-year-old prosecutor Masahito Nishida for having an inappropriate relationship with a woman he had investigated.
· No Author
'Spider-Man 4' draws over 680,000 moviegoers on opening day, tops Korean box office
SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The latest Spider-Man film drew more than 680,000 moviegoers in South Korea on its opening day to claim the top spot at the box office, data showed Thursday, setting a new high for any release this year.
· Shim Sun-ah
China’s solar surge nears historic milestone – even as Beijing slams brakes on sheer scale
Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality
· Alice Li
China’s solar surge nears historic milestone – even as Beijing slams brakes on sheer scale
Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality
· Alice Li
Fair trade watchdog to probe wedding industry's pricing practices
SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog said Thursday it will launch inspections of the wedding industry starting next month to tackle unfair pricing practices.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Samsung reports record profit as South Korean chip giants benefit from global AI boom
The logo of the Samsung Electronics Co. is seen at its office in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Kim Tong Hyung
Fed's rate freeze intensifies uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy amid renewed Mideast tensions: BOK
SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged in a split vote has heightened uncertainty over the future path of U.S. monetary policy, while persistent Middle East tensions continue to pose risks to financial markets, the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Thursday.
· Kim Boram
Samsung Electronics profit hits all-time high on device and memory sales
Samsung's quarterly figures come in at a time when chipmakers' share prices have tumbled from recent highs amid concerns over growing competition from China and the possibility that the AI boom has peaked. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
How South Korea’s tech rout hit Hong Kong – and why regulators stepped in
Following an 80 per cent plunge in a popular SK Hynix leveraged fund, authorities have moved to overhaul rules for some high-risk investments
· Zoe SL Chan
How South Korea’s tech rout hit Hong Kong – and why regulators stepped in
Following an 80 per cent plunge in a popular SK Hynix leveraged fund, authorities have moved to overhaul rules for some high-risk investments
· Zoe SL Chan
China will host a World Cup soon, Roberto Mancini right for Italy, says Christian Vieri
Former striker in Hong Kong for old club Inter Milan’s Kai Tak Stadium game against Manchester City on Saturday
· Paul McNamara
China will host a World Cup soon, Roberto Mancini right for Italy, says Christian Vieri
Former striker in Hong Kong for old club Inter Milan’s Kai Tak Stadium game against Manchester City on Saturday
· Paul McNamara
‘Negotiation fatigue’ risks stalling South China Sea code of conduct progress
Efforts to finalise the code between Asean and China this year are hampered to a large extent by differences between Manila and Beijing
· Maria Siow
‘Negotiation fatigue’ risks stalling South China Sea code of conduct progress
Efforts to finalise the code between Asean and China this year are hampered to a large extent by differences between Manila and Beijing
· Maria Siow
US Navy official calls S. Korea's role in RIMPAC 'historic leadership milestone'
A senior US Navy official has described South Korea's role in leading combined maritime forces during a multinational exercise as a "historic leadership milestone," as he pointed out a core theme of the exercise -- shared responsibility.
· Yonhap
New US Ambassador Steel set to arrive in S. Korea
New US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday, becoming the first US envoy to assume the post since President Donald Trump returned to office, sources said.
· Yonhap
BMW to cut 8,000 jobs – media
German auto giant BMW is planning to slash some 8,000 jobs globally by the end of 2027, according to several news media outlets, including Reuters and Bloomberg. German workers are expected to be particularly affected as the manufacturer is dealing with high production costs in Europe, as well as plunging sales in C…
· RT
The U.S. wants Asia to use its AI — but China dominates cheaper models
BEIJING — The artificial intelligence race between the U.S. and China is heating up in the world's largest continent: Asia.
· Evelyn Cheng
Japan's urgent search for mall collapse survivors as earthquake death toll rises to 17
Published 30 July 2026 8:08am
· Sbsaustralia
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industryBritain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms. 10 hrs agoAsia
Every time you click "buy" on an online order, the chances are that your purchase starts getting processed within minutes.
· Suranjana Tewari
How Trump’s call for Asia-Pacific allies to raise defence spending may backfire on US
The president hopes his demands will benefit the US defence industry but analysts believe local arms makers may be the main beneficiaries
· Seong Hyeon Choi
How Trump’s call for Asia-Pacific allies to raise defence spending may backfire on US
The president hopes his demands will benefit the US defence industry but analysts believe local arms makers may be the main beneficiaries
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Paris Opera Ballet's Yun Seo-hoo finds her own color in dance and life
A decade after leaving Korea as rising young dancer, Yun returns as a soloist
· Hwang Dong-hee
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 30)
Should the National Assembly speaker champion the ruling party?
· Woo Jae-yeon