Value of DLS sales climbs 30 pct in H1
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The issuance of derivatives-linked securities (DLS) in South Korea rose some 30 percent on-year in the first half of 2026, data showed Monday.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
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Newest first · UTC+11:00SK Innovation E&S to import condensate from Australian gas field
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- SK Innovation E&S, the energy arm of South Korea's SK Group, said Monday it will import condensate from an Australian offshore gas field that it invested in 14 years ago, marking the first such shipment to South Korea from the project.
· Choi Kyong-ae
China’s CXMT shares rise 472% on Star Market debut, valuing DRAM maker at US$489 billion
China’s leading DRAM maker completes the biggest-ever Star Market IPO amid an AI-driven memory boom
· Howard Liu
China’s CXMT shares rise 472% on Star Market debut, valuing DRAM maker at US$489 billion
China’s leading DRAM maker completes the biggest-ever Star Market IPO amid an AI-driven memory boom
· Howard Liu
China's CXMT jumps 471% on debut, riding AI memory boom to record IPO
Chipmaker CXMT's held a record IPO on the Shanghai STAR Market with its landmark share sale on July 27. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Former Cheongju city councilor questioned over alleged sexual abuse of minor
CHEONGJU, South Korea, July 27 (Yonhap) -- A former Cheongju city councilor underwent overnight questioning over allegations of sexually abusing a minor, local police said Monday.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
China memory chipmaker CXMT skyrockets 470% in Shanghai debut
Shares of Chinese chipmaker Changxin Technology Group rose about 470% Monday as they debuted on Shanghai's tech-heavy STAR Market.
· Jenny Lee
Decades after the Korean conflict, North and South remain divided
A visitor tours the exhibition hall of the Korean War at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Lee Jin Man
N. Korea's Kim visits war cemeteries on Korean War armistice anniversary
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited national cemeteries honoring fallen soldiers, including Chinese troops, to mark the 73rd anniversary of the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War, Pyongyang's state media reported Monday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Ex-China security guard admits to top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD
A harsh comment from a stranger – a mother warning her child not to end up with a job like his – served as a powerful push to keep going
· Zoey Zhang
Ex-China security guard admits to Tsinghua on 8th attempt, targeting Harvard PhD
A harsh comment from a stranger – a mother warning her child not to end up with a job like his – served as a powerful push to keep going
· Zoey Zhang
S. Korea to participate in U.S.-led int'l cybersecurity exercise
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Cyber Security Command will take part in a U.S.-led international cybersecurity exercise this week, aimed at helping allies better respond to malicious cyberspace activities, the defense ministry said Monday.
· Kim Hyun-soo
N. Korea covers inter-Korean border building in screens for apparent renovation work
North Korea has installed screens around its building inside the inter-Korean truce village of Panmunjom to block it from public view, apparently for ongoing renovation work, military sources said Monday.
· Yonhap
(Yonhap Interview) Tanzania's POSCO-backed mine to play key role in global battery supply chain: top envoy
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Tanzania's new ambassador to South Korea has called for Seoul's greater investment in its critical minerals sector, hoping that a graphite project backed by Korea's POSCO International will play a key role in the global battery supply chain.
· Oh Seok-min
N. Korea covers inter-Korean border building in screens for apparent renovation work
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has installed screens around its building inside the inter-Korean truce village of Panmunjom to block it from public view, apparently for ongoing renovation work, military sources said Monday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
'Hope' breaks 3 mln admissions, tops weekend box office
The sci-fi epic "Hope" extended its chart-topping run on the weekend box-office chart in South Korea, drawing more than 3 million admissions since its release earlier this month, data showed Monday.
· Yonhap
Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen becomes oldest Super 1000 winner at badminton’s China Open
World No 6 beats Toma Junior Popov of France in three games to claim first elite title since winning Indonesia Open in 2019
· Agence France-Presse
Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen becomes oldest Super 1000 winner at badminton’s China Open
World No 6 beats Toma Junior Popov of France in three games to claim first elite title since winning Indonesia Open in 2019
· Agence France-Presse
China cracks down on offshore trusts with new tax rules for the wealthy
Beijing’s new tax rules aim to close loopholes and boost fiscal revenue amid slowing economic growth and rising fiscal burdens
· Zhang Shidong
China cracks down on offshore trusts with new tax rules for the wealthy
Beijing’s new tax rules aim to close loopholes and boost fiscal revenue amid slowing economic growth and rising fiscal burdens
· Zhang Shidong
How Trump’s Iran ‘own goal’ is hitting long-term US strategy to contain Chinese influence
An Indian-backed port long seen as a counterweight to Beijing is now caught in the crossfire of the US war against Iran
· Khushboo Razdan
How Trump’s Iran ‘own goal’ is hitting long-term US strategy to contain Chinese influence
An Indian-backed port long seen as a counterweight to Beijing is now caught in the crossfire of the US war against Iran
· Khushboo Razdan
Two die rescuing children at Hwajinpo Beach
Two military personnel died Sunday after rescuing two children from drowning at an unguarded beach on South Korea's east coast, authorities said.
· Lee Sun-young
'Hope' breaks 3 mln admissions, tops weekend box office
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The sci-fi epic "Hope" extended its chart-topping run on the weekend box-office chart in South Korea, drawing more than 3 million admissions since its release earlier this month, data showed Monday.
· Lee Minji
Nvidia to acquire $1 billion of new shares of South Korea's Naver
South Korea's Naver said in a regulatory filing on Monday that Nvidia will acquire $1 billion of its shares to be newly issued as part of an investment partnership to build a new data center. (Reuters)
· Reuters
Top North Korea official blasts ASEAN for urging denuclearisation
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attacked the bloc of Southeast Asian nations on Monday for seeking a denuclearised Korean peninsula, blasting the position as "stupid and foolish."
· AFP
Burberry sales jump: Are luxury goods back in fashion in China amid tech wealth?
Burberry and Cartier see sales surge in China, driven by Gen Z and tech wealth, but recovery remains uncertain amid economic challenges
· Zhu Wenqian
Burberry sales jump: Are luxury goods back in fashion in China amid tech wealth?
Burberry and Cartier see sales surge in China, driven by Gen Z and tech wealth, but recovery remains uncertain amid economic challenges
· Zhu Wenqian
N. Korean leader's sister rebuffs ARF denuclearization call, vows to update nuclear arsenal 'steadily'
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Monday denounced regional calls for denuclearization, reaffirming that North Korea's nuclear arsenal would be "updated steadily."
· Woo Jae-yeon
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 27)
Taxes alone won't fix Korea's housing market
· Yi Wonju
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on July 27)
US must end double standard on Korea's nuclear fuel rights: Saudi deal strengthens need to upgrade Korea's nuclear rights
· Yi Wonju
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on July 27)
Tariff baseline: Korea must defend the 15% tariff ceiling and adapt to a new era of US protectionism
· Yi Wonju
Murakami hits 2 HRs, drives in 6 runs to lead AL Central-leading White Sox past Astros 12-3
Chicago White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami, left, of Japan, celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Chicago, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Aging Korea must put prevention first: GSK Korea chief
Gunnar Riediger calls for broader adult vaccination while highlighting Korea’s growing role in global clinical research
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Japan legend Miura, 59, scores first goal since 2022
Miura scored 55 goals for Japan, winning his last cap in 2000
· Bbcsport
[Lee Kyong-hee] Jon C. Covell: Unraveling Japan’s hidden history
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting at its 48th session in Busan, has urged Japan to improve its exhibits at the Sado Island Gold Mines so they present the mines’ full history. The committee has repeatedly urged Tokyo to better reflect the full history of its other World Heritage site: the Hashima Coal Mine…
· Korea Herald
Incoming US Chamber executive urges flexibility on Japan's $550bn pledge
Joshua Walker said Japan's $550 billion investment initiative in the U.S. must remain mutually beneficial for it to endure beyond the Trump administration. (Photo by Nikkei)
· HIROYUKI NISHIMURA
Buscan a 17 tripulantes desaparecidos tras hundirse carguero vietnamita en Mar de China Meridional
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Rescatistas vietnamitas, filipinos y chinos buscaban el domingo a 17 tripulantes desaparecidos después de que un buque de carga se hundiera por el mal tiempo frente a un banco de arena ocupado por China en el disputado Mar de China Meridional.
· Aniruddha Ghosal
Search for survivors after cargo ship sinks in South China Sea
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A multinational search by Vietnamese, Philippine and Chinese rescuers was underway on Sunday for 17 crew members missing after a cargo ship sank in bad weather off a Chinese-occupied shoal in the disputed South China Sea,
· Aniruddha Ghosal
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Japan PM Takaichi's approval rating sinks 10 points to 58% in Nikkei poll
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet logged a 10-point drop in its approval rating in the latest Nikkei poll. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
PH, US, Japan end joint exercise in WPS
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has concluded a five-day multilateral maritime exercise with the United States and Japan in the West Philippine Sea.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Jenny Shin claims her first LPGA win in more than a decade at Women's Scottish Open
Jenny Shin of South Korea putting during day two of the 2026 ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open at Dundonald Links at Ayrshire, Scotland, on Friday, July 24, 2026. (Steve Welsh/PA via AP)
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· Gordon G. Chang
Table tennis veteran Zhang Yudong denies making remarks about Wang Chuqin in leaked audio
Ex-China player makes police report after spread of audio recording in which he allegedly makes disparaging comments about world No 1
· Stephy Zhang
Table tennis veteran Zhang Yudong denies making remarks about Wang Chuqin in leaked audio
Ex-China player makes police report after spread of audio recording in which he allegedly makes disparaging comments about world No 1
· Stephy Zhang
Typhoon rips roofs off buildings and floods southern China (VIDEOS)
Typhoon Hongxia, internationally known as Noul, made landfall in southern China’s Guangdong Province early Sunday, triggering mass evacuations, widespread transportation disruptions, and torrential rain across southern China and Hong Kong.
· RT