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“The Samurai and the Prisoner” is turning out to be the most popular film to date from Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the Japanese director known as “the master of horror.” (July 29)
Four Seoul bars earned places on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, with Zest ranked No. 2 and named the Best Bar in Korea.
Overseas card spending tops 10 trillion won for first time
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- No South Korean casualties have been reported from an earthquake that struck Japan earlier this week, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.
The Korea Coast Guard came under controversy Wednesday for allowing one of its members to return to his original workplace after being transferred for sexual harassment, resulting in him working at the same station as his victim.
Rescue workers were searching for survivors on Wednesday as Japan counts the cost of the magnitude-7.1 earthquake that shook the south of the country, killing at least 13 people.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is finalizing a plan to lower the consumption tax rate on food products from the current 8% to 1% for a limited two-year period starting next April, and is expected to make a formal decision as early as Thursday.
National Assembly Speaker Rep. Cho Jeong-sik was "baited" by journalists, Democratic Party of Korea leadership candidate Rep. Jung Chung-rae said Wednesday, adding that he would advise the speaker "to do better."
Chinese systems need not top every benchmark before becoming major suppliers of the world’s artificial intelligence infrastructure
Chinese systems need not top every benchmark before becoming major suppliers of the world’s artificial intelligence infrastructure
KUMAMOTO, Japan — A major earthquake in Japan that all but destroyed a shopping mall killed at least 13 people, officials said Wednesday, as rescuers struggled to reach survivors feared trapped in the wreckage.
Hi-tech manufacturing and digital industries such as AI have emerged as key drivers of economic growth
Hi-tech manufacturing and digital industries such as AI have emerged as key drivers of economic growth
A 79-year-old veteran of war with America sees the carrier’s visit as proof of how far relations have come
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Wednesday issued a public notice of a draft bill on nuclear-powered submarines, as South Korea pushes to build the key vessels in cooperation with the United States.
A rescue worker walks in front of AEON Mall, which was damaged by an explosion following an earthquake, is seen in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
Emergency workers are continuing their search for survivors in southern Japan after yesterday’s powerful earthquake
Topic:Foreign Affairs
South Korea's finance minister apologized on Wednesday after retail investors racked up heavy losses from leveraged bets on stocks, following rule changes earlier this year.
New York-listed firm aims to modernise the city’s opaque wholesale market, which sits at the centre of a vast global network for used devices
New York-listed firm aims to modernise the city’s opaque wholesale market, which sits at the centre of a vast global network for used devices
Policy hurdles and high tuition drive African scholars to Chinese universities offering scholarships and growing career links
Policy hurdles and high tuition drive African scholars to Chinese universities offering scholarships and growing career links
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The issuance of asset-based securities (ABSs) in South Korea climbed sharply in the first half due to a rise in the issuance of mortgage-backed securities (MBSs), data showed Wednesday.
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Una serie de robots, expuestos en la World AI Conference en Shanghái, el 17 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan)
The ramifications of the earthquake have been widely felt
Analysts see little systemic risk but warn policy shifts could hinder market re-rating
Tighter entry barriers risk shifting retail capital offshore while leaving volatility concerns unresolved at home
After swapping seats with driver, He not only navigates the roads to hospital but also provides reassurance to comfort him
After swapping seats with driver, He not only navigates the roads to hospital but also provides reassurance to comfort him
Popular toymaker targets global expansion and revenue diversification, looking beyond just collectibles
Popular toymaker targets global expansion and revenue diversification, looking beyond just collectibles
The second storey of the Aeon Mall Kumamoto collapsed as the magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Kyushu island.
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…
A variety of robots are displayed at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
16 funds launched at market’s peak, amplifying moves in Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Kospi
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the intermediate holding company for HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding businesses, said Wednesday its second-quarter operating profit jumped 72.5 percent from a year earlier driven by expanded sales of high-priced vessels, including liquefied natural gas carriers.
Renault Korea said Wednesday that its Grand Koleos Gasoline 2.0 Turbo 4WD has been selected for the National Police Agency’s multipurpose patrol vehicle program.
South Korea has launched a training program for Korean-language teachers across Russia that uses learning materials based on beloved aspects of Korean culture, food, music and entertainment, the Education Ministry said Wednesday.
A man and woman examine a damaged building in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 29 as a Self-Defense Force member looks on. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
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…
Taipei, Taiwan – China’s coastguard and civilian fleet are expanding their presence in the waters east of Taiwan, raising fears that Beijing may be rehearsing a containment strategy that would cut off the self-ruled island from outside trade and assistance.
Employees work at a factory of Beijing Benz Automotive Co. (BBAC), a joint venture between BAIC Motor and Mercedes-Benz, in the Chinese capital in 2022. © Reuters
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox expressed concern after a powerful earthquake struck his hometown of Kumamoto, Japan.
Despite the success of BTS powering South Korea's largest K-pop agency Hybe to a stellar set of second quarter results, the agency saw as much as 2.845 trillion won ($1.96 billion) wiped from its market cap in less than 24 hours.
1953 -- The U.S. Senate passes a bill to spend US$200 million to rehabilitate war-ravaged South Korea. The Korean War, which began in June 1950, when North Korea invaded the South, ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty, three days earlier.
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry launched Wednesday an alliance aimed at promoting the public-private cooperation for the establishment of massive artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …