Port of Shanghai targets Singapore, London in maritime push from busiest to best
World’s busiest container hub is taking strides to challenge global rivals across the shipping ecosystem as Shanghai eyes high-value services
· Frank Chen
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The technology enables AI chat models to run on phones using minimal power, without ‘losing memory’ during conversations
· Shi Huang
Chinese chip stores data with a single electron, breaking AI memory bottleneck
The technology enables AI chat models to run on phones using minimal power, without ‘losing memory’ during conversations
· Shi Huang
China’s schemes are poisoning every facet of American life — and could bend us to its will
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· Steven W. Mosher
Will Spider-Man knock 'Hope' off its perch?
Marvel's web-slinging franchise swings into Korea on July 29 with nearly half of all ticket bookings already locked up
· Moon Ki-hoon
No more painful biopsies? How a new blood test will transform cancer detection in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
New liquid biopsies aim to deliver simpler, more accurate cancer detection by analysing DNA fragment size in blood samples.
(LEAD) S. Korea to face Saudi Arabia, Qatar in men's football, N. Korea in women's football at Asiad
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS women's draws, coaches' comments)By Yoo Jee-ho
· Yoo Jee-ho
Unification minister says policy on N. Korea has shifted to peace-first approach
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday the government has shifted away from a policy focused on the denuclearization of North Korea, instead pointing to peace as a precondition to resuming stalled talks with Pyongyang.
· Kim Hyun-soo
[Robert J. Fouser] The respite of a shared game
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ended last Sunday with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. The final capped a tournament of 104 matches, 78 of which were played in cities across the US. Canada and Mexico each hosted 13 matches. The event ended with no incidents of terrorism and won wide praise. This year’s World Cup …
· Korea Herald
Tokyo reports most heat-related hospitalizations since 2010, one dead
TOKYO — Tokyo recorded on Wednesday the most daily heat-related hospitalizations since 2010, emergency services said as Japan sweltered in a severe heatwave, with one person dead and four in a critical condition.
· Agence France-Presse
Teodoro: China has no right to question Philippine activities at Ayungin
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday dismissed China’s accusation that alleged Philippine construction activities aboard BRP Sierra Madre violated a provisional arrangement between Manila and Beijing, saying China has no right to interfere with what the Philippines does in its ter…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
UNESCO urges Japan to reflect 'whole story' of Korean forced labor at Sado mine
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee on Thursday adopted a decision urging Japan to better present the history of the Sado Gold Mine, saying Tokyo has yet to fully honor its commitment to reflect the wartime mobilization of Korean laborers at the site.
· Cho Chung-un
(LEAD) S. Korea proposes 2027 ODA budget at $4.6 billion
(ATTN: UPDATES with Han's remarks in last 2 paras; CHANGES photo)
· CHANG JAE SUN
Japan’s deadliest fault line shifts, frustrating megaquake forecasts
As small quakes cluster off the coast, a new seabed study shows the Nankai Trough’s ‘locked zone’ is far more fluid than scientists believed
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Japan’s deadliest fault line shifts, frustrating megaquake forecasts
As small quakes cluster off the coast, a new seabed study shows the Nankai Trough’s ‘locked zone’ is far more fluid than scientists believed
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Hyundai, Kia open Shanghai UX hub for AI-defined vehicles
Hyundai Motor and Kia said Thursday that they have opened UX Studio Shanghai, a user experience research hub in Shanghai's Jing'an District, to deepen China-specific vehicle development as competition intensifies in the world's largest auto market.
· Jeon Ji-woo
S. Korea calls for N. Korea's return to dialogue at ARF security forum
MANILA, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday called on North Korea to respond to Seoul's offers for dialogue and join efforts to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula at a regional security forum in Manila, the foreign ministry said.
· Oh Seok-min
S. Korea proposes 2027 ODA budget at $4.6 billion
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The government finalized a budget proposal for official development assistance (ODA) for 2027 at 6.3 trillion won (US$4.6 billion) on Thursday, marking an increase of 871.2 billion won from this year.
· CHANG JAE SUN
Parliament extension grounds some lawmakers from overseas travel
The extension of parliament is playing havoc with lawmakers’ overseas travel plans, as a Lower House committee turned down an overseas trip request from some ruling lawmakers but approved others’ plans during the eight-day extension that ends Saturday.
· Eric Johnston
China’s durian imports from Thailand and Malaysia soar as glut pressures growers
Chinese imports of the pungent fruit have increased by 47 per cent in the first half of 2026, prompting a sharp decline in prices
· Ralph Jennings
China’s durian imports from Thailand and Malaysia soar as glut pressures growers
Chinese imports of the pungent fruit have increased by 47 per cent in the first half of 2026, prompting a sharp decline in prices
· Ralph Jennings
Circle warns Korea risks falling behind on stablecoins
Circle strategy chief Dante Disparte says regulatory uncertainty is keeping Korean banks and fintech firms from moving beyond pilot projects
· Choi Ji-won
(LEAD) S. Korea, China, Japan stress stronger supply chain, energy security ties at ASEAN+3 talks
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with meeting results; ADDS details throughout; RESTRUCTURES)By Oh Seok-min
· Oh Seok-min
S. Korea seeks to cut reliance on foreign defense chips
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
Renault Korea puts summer comfort at heart of Filante
Renault Korea said Thursday it has expanded the summer comfort features of its flagship crossover Filante, introducing a powered sunshade for the panoramic glass roof as demand grows for cooler, more comfortable cabins.
· Byun Hye-jin
S. Korea to face Saudi Arabia, Qatar in men's football at Asian Games
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The three-time defending champions South Korea will face Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the Asian Games men's football tournament this fall.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Japanese retailers offer various eel products for Day of the Ox
Retailers in Japan are offering a wide range of eel products to attract consumers ahead of Sunday’s Day of the Ox, a traditional day for eating nutritious grilled eels to fight the summer heat.
· No Author
WPS: Marcos wants to ‘reset’ PH-China ties after Ayungin incident
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants to “reset” the Philippines’ relationship with China and prevent a repeat of recent violent incidents in the West Philippine Sea after summoning Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to Malacañang.
· Dexter Cabalza
China Coast Guard fires water cannon at PH vessel during Panatag mission
MANILA, Philippines — A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel fired a water cannon at a Philippine fisheries vessel delivering fuel subsidies to Filipino fishermen at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal on Thursday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Kakao, Toss team up with Circle to explore stablecoin biz opportunities
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's major platform operators have separately teamed up with Circle Internet Group Inc., the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, to cooperate in the establishment of digital asset infrastructure, companies taking part in the endeavor said Thursday.
· Kang Jae-eun
S. Korea urges stronger ASEAN+3 supply chain cooperation, seeks support for Korean Peninsula peace
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…
· Jung Min-kyung
Heartbroken Chinese women pay up to US$3,000 to win back exes amid 90% success claims
‘Relationship coaches’ said to be targeting people who have just broken up and are emotionally vulnerable
· Fran Lu
Heartbroken Chinese women pay up to US$3,000 to win back exes amid 90% success claims
‘Relationship coaches’ said to be targeting people who have just broken up and are emotionally vulnerable
· Fran Lu
S. Korea shares economic growth vision with investors in London, Singapore
SEJONG, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has recently shared its economic growth vision and road map for the internationalization of the Korean won with investors in London and Singapore, the finance ministry said Thursday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Science minister to promote investments from big tech firms on U.S. trip
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science minister expressed willingness to promote investments in local companies from U.S. big tech firms, ahead of his planned trip to Silicon Valley later Thursday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Chip boom lifts Korea's income growth to 38-year high
Stronger chip prices lift real GDI, put 3% annual growth within reach
· Im Eun-byel
UNESCO panel urges Japan to fully reflect history of forced Korean laborers at Sado mine
MANILA, July 23 (Yonhap) -- An international heritage body adopted a decision Thursday calling on Japan to adequately reflect the "whole history" of the Sado mine, which was linked to the wartime mobilization of Korean laborers, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
· Oh Seok-min
Korean-backed UNESCO vocational training helps African youth start businesses
A South Korea-backed vocational education program is helping young Africans turn skills in agriculture, food processing and beauty services into jobs and small businesses, according to UNESCO.
· Lee Seung-ku
Share prices mostly gain as Brent crude inches toward $100 a barrel
People walk in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
PLA conducts 2 days of live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait off Fujian island
Mainland maritime authority says entry to drill zone prohibited, advises caution while exercises are conducted near Dongshan Island
· Albee Zhang
PLA conducts 2 days of live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait off Fujian island
Mainland maritime authority says entry to drill zone prohibited, advises caution while exercises are conducted near Dongshan Island
· Albee Zhang
GM Korea reaches first auto wage deal of the year
GM Korea became the first automaker to reach a tentative wage agreement this year, easing immediate strike concerns as labor disputes intensify across South Korea's auto industry.
· Byun Hye-jin
Today in Korean history
1948 -- Rhee Syng-man takes office as South Korea's first president. The U.S.-educated leader went into self-imposed exile in 1960 after his government was toppled in a student-led pro-democracy uprising. He died in Hawaii five years later, and his body was flown to Seoul and buried at the National Cemetery.
· Chae Yun-hwan
(News Focus) Sharper-than-expected Q2 growth fuels expectations for another rate hike
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- As better-than-expected second-quarter growth puts the South Korean economy on track for annual growth of 3 percent or more this year, expectations are growing that the Bank of Korea (BOK) could raise the benchmark interest rate again at its next monetary policy meeting.
· Kim Boram
S. Korea seeks int'l support for Korean Peninsula peace at ASEAN+3 talks
MANILA, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun called on regional partners Thursday to support South Korea's efforts to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula at an ASEAN-related foreign ministers' meeting.
· Oh Seok-min
Convicted child abusers, service members could lose pension credits
South Korea plans to block national pension credits for parents convicted of child abuse and conscripts sentenced to at least 18 months in prison for crimes committed during military service, the government said Thursday.
· Yoon Min-sik
China says it blocked Philippine vessels near Bajo de Masinloc
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
China begins 2 days of live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait
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· Mia Gonzalez
Hybe, Korea Fashion Association partner to expand K-pop-based fashion business
Collaboration aims to connect artist IP with domestic manufacturers to strengthen Korean fashion ecosystem
· Kim Jae-heun
Indonesia shouldn’t bet its nickel future on China’s EVs alone
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· Abdurrahman Arum