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LG Innotek is expanding its robotics push from the "eyes" to the "skin," teaming up with Japan’s TDK to develop next-generation vision and tactile sensing modules for physical AI applications.
Dreame Technology said Tuesday it has appointed Ji Chang-wook as its official brand ambassador for South Korea.
OSAKA – International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has asked Japan for cooperation to counter pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for ICC member countries to withdraw from the court based in The Hague, the Netherlands.
(ATTN: RECAPS previous story; RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more information throughout; TRIMS; CHANGES dateline)By Park Boram
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…
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 India’s orbital rocket launch to Japanese voters souring on Takaichi, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The French luxury brand has also seen persisting positive momentum in China for Hennessy cognac since the 2026 Chinese New Year
The French luxury brand has also seen persisting positive momentum in China for Hennessy cognac since the 2026 Chinese New Year
As shipyards face rising safety demands and an ageing workforce, specialised climbing robots could be set to transform dangerous maintenance work
As shipyards face rising safety demands and an ageing workforce, specialised climbing robots could be set to transform dangerous maintenance work
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence around the world, after it had put a halt to many of those initiatives last year during a flurry of budget and personnel cuts.
A total of 265 couples have married after meeting on an AI-powered dating app launched by the Tokyo government in 2024 to lift Japan’s low birth rate, according to official data.
South Korea and Brazil signed an agreement on Monday to expand cooperation in education, including language learning, higher education and artificial intelligence, the Education Ministry said Tuesday.
Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros, 26, had planned to return to Malaysia in December. He reportedly died trying to break up a fight
Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros, 26, had planned to return to Malaysia in December. He reportedly died trying to break up a fight
On this day 50 years ago, the deadliest earthquake in recorded history razed the mining town of Tangshan in China’s Hebei province
On this day 50 years ago, the deadliest earthquake in recorded history razed the mining town of Tangshan in China’s Hebei province
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- In South Korea, taking the annual college entrance exam is considered a major life milestone.
At least 26 people are known to have died in the disaster which occurred earlier this month in Guangxi amid torrential rainfall
At least 26 people are known to have died in the disaster which occurred earlier this month in Guangxi amid torrential rainfall
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Despite elevated US dollar-Korean won exchange rates, Korean demand for overseas travel held steady through the first half of 2026, with Japan and Vietnam dominating the destinations travelers searched most, according to data released Tuesday.
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's population slightly increased in 2025 from a year earlier despite low birth rates, driven by a rise in immigration, data showed Tuesday, with the share of foreigners reaching a record high.
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A little over 10 million foreigners visited South Korea in the first half of this year, an increase of 21.3 percent compared to the same period in 2025, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Tuesday.
South Korea plans to impose tougher penalties for overcharging in the accommodation and restaurant sectors starting next month as part of the government's efforts to promote tourism, the finance ministry said Tuesday.
Outgoing British Ambassador to Japan Julia Longbottom has underscored her confidence about deeper bilateral relations under the new administration of her country.
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SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to impose tougher penalties for overcharging in the accommodation and restaurant sectors starting next month as part of the government's efforts to promote tourism, the finance ministry said Tuesday.
El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump, a la izquierda, y el mandatario chino Xi Jinping llegan a una cena de Estado en el Gran Salón del Pueblo, el 14 de mayo de 2026, en Beijing. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein, archivo)
Stock indexes were down in morning trade across major Asian markets on July 28, following declines on Wall Street and fears over stiffer Chinese competition. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eog-weon on Tuesday urged asset managers to distribute single-stock leveraged ETF rebalancing throughout the trading day, seeking to curb sharp price swings caused by heavy orders near the close.
Huddled together shoulder-to-shoulder, Gen-Z hires at a Tokyo firm roared “Hell yeah!” to cap their morning rally, displaying the kind of corporate machismo that fueled Japan’s post-war economic miracle.
Huddled together shoulder-to-shoulder, Gen-Z hires at a Tokyo firm roared “Hell yeah!” to cap their morning rally, displaying the kind of corporate machismo that fueled Japan’s post-war economic miracle.
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's exports rose sharply to an eight-year high in 2025 as the country's trade continued to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, data showed Tuesday.
Yonsei University said Tuesday it will participate in the 2026 US-Korea Conference on Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship in Florida next month, where it plans to recruit overseas researchers and seek new research partnerships.
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will showcase the urban air mobility (UAM) commercialization model designed for operations on Jeju Island this week, the transport ministry said Tuesday.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that the trusting relationship between her Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, is solid, describing it as “unwavering,” despite the rocky relationship over a seat reduction bill that was shelved in the parliamentary session that en…
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The Houthi threat to Saudi oil exports comes as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines are still reeling from the closure of the strait of Hormuz
A Unitree humanoid wanders the New York Stock Exchange. North America is the Chinese startup's biggest overseas market. © Reuters
Wall Street tech moves and South Korea's stock market are becoming increasingly intertwined as artificial intelligence spending binds together the fortunes of U.S. technology giants and Korean memory chipmakers.
A special bill aimed at supporting South Korea's push to build a nuclear-powered submarine will include a clause reaffirming its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, in an apparent bid to dispel concerns about Seoul's possible nuclear ambitions, sources said Tuesday.
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Tuesday activated a circuit breaker for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) on a sell-off in tech shares.
Son seeks court order to stop father from posting harmful messages and harassing family members
Son seeks court order to stop father from posting harmful messages and harassing family members