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● Updated Law: Special Act on Prevention of Losses Caused by Telecommunications Financial Fraud and Refund for Losses What it does: Expands financial fraud victim protection to virtual asset exchanges, allowing payment suspensions and refunds involving virtual assets Took effect: Oct. 1 South Korea will expand prote…
The theft of billions of dollars from Binance within a matter of minutes, the biggest crypto heist in history, was orchestrated by North Korean hackers, the FBI said Saturday.
South Korean Prime Minister Han Seong-sook on Friday called for greater high-tech cooperation between South Korea and Germany, identifying batteries, semiconductors and industrial AI as key drivers of future growth amid growing global economic uncertainty. Speaking at the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Busin…
South Korea and Germany must strengthen economic security without retreating into protectionism, government and business leaders said Friday, calling for closer cooperation in industrial AI and supply chains as geopolitical tensions reshape global trade. Speaking at the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Busines…
Germany and Asia-Pacific economies are seeking to deepen industrial cooperation in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, as escalating trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty drive efforts to diversify partnerships and secure future growth. The push took center stage at the 19th Asi…
Pyongyang claimed the warhead is "capable of turning into ashes a target area of 12 to 13 hectares."
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun underscored the importance of communication with North Korea at a Group of 20 meeting in the United States, explaining Seoul's position on a recent land mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone that injured three South Korean troops, according to the Foreign Ministry on Sunday. Cho made the…
“I hope that we can extend this cooperation beyond Korea and Germany to our partners across the Asia Pacific region gathered here. Korea will continue working with Germany and Asia Pacific partners to foster open, stable and mutually beneficial economic relations.” The remarks, delivered by Korea’s Minister for Trad…
Rain fell across much of South Korea on Sunday, the first day of November, while snow was reported in the mountainous areas of Gangwon Province amid chilly temperatures nationwide. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, rain began falling across central regions early in the morning, while rain or snow…
Behind each university’s global ambitions are choices about what to preserve, what to develop and where to go next. In “World Class,” The Korea Herald interviews leaders of Korean universities about the strengths they are cultivating and the futures they envision. — Ed. ASAN, South Chungcheong Province — Hoseo Unive…
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has reclaimed its position as China’s busiest airport, handling more than 67 million passenger trips in the first nine months of 2026 following a major expansion last year, the municipal government announced. The airport overtook Shanghai Pudong International Airport, which han…
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is widely believed to affect as many as 1 in 3,500 live male births globally.
The rare high-level meeting between the two countries came amid strained ties over Ukraine and a long-running territorial dispute.
Argentina is the latest country seeking to lure investors with an investment-for-citizenship programme, providing another residency and diversification option for the wealthy, including those from mainland China and Hong Kong, according to analysts. Buenos Aires in October announced two principal investment routes f…
Rubio Calls Out China's "Coercive Behavior" In West Sea As Japan, South Korea Sign Arctic Pact Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised concerns about China's efforts to assert control over the South China Sea, its "coercive behavior" in the East China Sea and Yellow Sea, and Russia-China cooperation that undermines pe…
Cryptocurrency exchange says 90% of losses covered as FBI blames North Korean state-sponsored group TraderTraitorThe cryptocurrency exchange Binance has started to allow its customers to withdraw their funds from the platform, as it recovers from a record $6.3bn (£4.7bn) hack.The exchange was hit by the theft on Thu…
HD Hyundai Robotics, a robotics solutions unit of South Korea's shipbuilding conglomerate HD Hyundai, said Sunday it has partnered with Palantir Technologies Inc. to develop physical artificial intelligence solutions. The partnership aims to transform workplace operations through the adoption of physical AI and rede…
Crypto firm Binance says it has covered 90 percent of losses from the multibillion-dollar hack.
NEW YORK — The theft of billions of dollars from Binance within a matter of minutes, the biggest crypto heist in history, was orchestrated by North Korean hackers, the FBI said Saturday.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has explained Seoul's position on a recent land mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone at a Group of 20 meeting and highlighted the need for inter-Korean dialogue, his office said Sunday. South Korea has blamed the North for the Sept. 21 mine blast inside the DMZ separating the two Koreas tha…
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Robotics, a robotics solutions unit of Sout...
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has explained Seoul's positi...
SK hynix brought together more than 20 Japanese semiconductor suppliers at its first Partners Day in Japan, seeking closer cooperation on advanced chip technologies and supply chain stability as artificial intelligence-driven memory demand surges. The event, held Thursday in Chiba prefecture, brought together major …
A Chinese photographer is facing fierce public backlash for charging middle-aged women inflated fees while allegedly subjecting them to sexually suggestive remarks during photo shoots. Known online as “Duan Gongzi,” 48-year-old army veteran Duan Xiaozhou has amassed nearly 400,000 followers on Douyin. At his Wuhan s…
Russia’s influence has surged among young people across Africa in recent years, leaping over former colonial power France while still trailing China, a survey of African youths has found. Many young Africans now perceive Russia to be an ally, observers said, warning its rivals to take the shift seriously as the cont…
A little-known South Korean music act has climbed the charts with a viral hit that has caught listeners off guard – not just for its sudden popularity, but because its vocals were generated entirely by artificial intelligence. Meomuru’s single, “Have You Become the Adult You Dreamed Of?”, climbed to No 2 on Melon’s …
North Korea has tested a cluster bomb that can be mounted on tactical ballistic missiles and vowed to field various types of cluster warheads by the end of the year, its state media said Sunday. The North's Missile Administration conducted the test on Saturday to assess the combat adaptability and power of a cluster…
The FBI has backed the opinion of crypto experts, by officially accusing North Korean hackers of stealing more than $US6 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
The dropout rate among international students at South Korea’s four-year universities and junior colleges declined between 2023 and 2025, although some regions continued to report disproportionately high rates, according to data released Sunday by the Korean Educational Development Institute. Some 5.6 percent of int…
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SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports jumped 93.7 percent to a record ...
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has tested a cluster bomb that can be moun...
A man who stole an unguarded package at an apartment complex has been slapped with a 1 million won ($750) fine, as the court reprimanded the defendant for violating an unspoken societal rule in Korea to not take other people's delivered objects. The Gwangju District Court on Oct. 15 convicted the defendant for steal…
The China Coast Guard is trying to exert a fictional jurisdiction in the area, seen as a critical supply route in the event of a blockade or conflict.
TV shopping appearance moves 140,000 pairs in 40 minutes
During the first phase of the ongoing Canton Fair, China’s biggest trade expo, a solar power and energy storage exhibition hall attracted thousands of visitors a day. Chinese manufacturers sought to capitalise on concerns about restricted shipments of oil through the Strait of Hormuz and global climate change trends…
South Korea's exports jumped 93.7 percent to a record $115.3 billion in October from a year earlier, driven largely by a sharp increase in semiconductor shipments, data showed Sunday. Strong global demand for semiconductors, coupled with continued investments by major technology companies in artificial intelligence …
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports jumped 93.7 percent to a record ...
While Halloween is traditionally a family-oriented holiday and an occasion for children to dress up and go trick-or-treating, a unique spin on spooky season is taking off in Japan. ‘Jimi Halloween’ or ‘Mundane Halloween’ sees adult participants dress up as ordinary people in everyday life. They do highly specific ta…
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation said Saturday that North Korea was responsible for the theft of more than $6 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, earlier this week. "The FBI is releasing information advising the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was responsi…
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports soared 93.7 percent to a record ...
Economic security was a key feature of the talks, the officials' third meeting this year, as the grouping gears up for a leaders' summit this month.
Nation faces challenges in shifting to consumption-led growth
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) s...
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has tested a cluster bomb that can be moun...
When Zhuhai hosted its inaugural air show in November 1996, the event showcased the J-8IIM fighter, a second-generation fighter equipped with Russian radar and weapons, alongside a limited line-up of home-made aircraft. Imported planes were the focus and Chinese audiences curiously studied the much more advanced for…
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio also said that President Donald Trump is open to meeting with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un to discuss issues of concern to the U.S. and its ally, South Korea, but stated that no meeting was scheduled.
More than 80% of overseas sales pocketed by foreign distributors
As Washington seeks to loosen China’s dominance over critical minerals, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged other members of the Group of 20 (G20) to strengthen supply chains and secure strategic trade routes as the group’s foreign ministers’ meeting drew to a close in Atlanta on Saturday. Rubio said there was a…
