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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00GM 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
China Unicom launches new Hong Kong-Cambodia cable link as mainland firms leverage city
The project ties a high-speed data and information corridor running through Southeast Asia with Hong Kong
· Frank Chen
China Unicom launches new Hong Kong-Cambodia cable link as mainland firms leverage city
The project ties a high-speed data and information corridor running through Southeast Asia with Hong Kong
· Frank Chen
Trade watchdog to recommend antidumping duties on Chinese paint substance
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog said Thursday it will ask the finance ministry to impose antidumping duties on Chinese butyl acrylate after concluding that the imports had harmed the domestic industry.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Japan marks its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as temperatures top 40°C (104°F) | South China Morning Post
Three central cities hit 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) as heatwave triggers new highest-level warning.
China’s star fund manager dumps long-held consumer bets in pivot to AI trade
Zhang Kun cuts US$3.1 billion fund’s holdings in baijiu and e-commerce as ‘downside pressure on the economy has exceeded expectations’
· Zhang Shidong
China’s star fund manager dumps long-held consumer bets in pivot to AI trade
Zhang Kun cuts US$3.1 billion fund’s holdings in baijiu and e-commerce as ‘downside pressure on the economy has exceeded expectations’
· Zhang Shidong
Searching for the 'real China' in its rural villages
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US-China trade war reaches India’s streets as Modi weighs risks of Washington bet
Indian leader faces ‘perfect storm’ at home as proposed US trade deal sparks backlash and Trump ramps up pressure over Russian oil and China
· Khushboo Razdan
US-China trade war reaches India’s streets as Modi weighs Washington bet
Indian leader faces ‘perfect storm’ at home as proposed US trade deal sparks backlash and Trump ramps up pressure over Russian oil and China
· Khushboo Razdan
Intel, AMD sign long-term server CPU deals with Chinese clients as prices surge – sources
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Chip firm priced as China's most valuable company before its IPO brings scrutiny to crypto platform
Crypto traders are pricing China's largest memory chipmaker, ChangXin Memory Technologies, at levels that would make it the most valuable company listed on the mainland, days before its record Shanghai debut.
· Anniek Bao, Jenny Lee
Nike severs Chinese distribution deals in strategic shift
Nike is ending online sales agreements with potentially hundreds of distributors in China as part of a sweeping effort to revive flagging sales in the region.
· Lily Meier
Koizumi calls for breaking taboo on nuclear debate
BRUSSELS – Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi suggested Wednesday that Japan needs to promote discussions on future national security policies, including nuclear deterrence, amid the severe security environment.
· No Author
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss announces his first squad for rugby tests against Japan
Les Kiss, right, Australian Rugby Union’s incoming Wallabies head coach listens to current coach Joe Schmidt in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft,File)
Customs, tax agencies seize 1.3 bln won from delinquent taxpayers
SEJONG, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs service said Thursday it has collected 1.3 billion won (US$880,000) from delinquent taxpayers through a joint investigation with the tax agency.
· Kang Yoon-seung
China’s power grid no longer keeping pace with green energy capacity, study says
Bottlenecks in wind and solar power may drag out the country’s reliance on coal
· Huizhao Huang
China’s power grid no longer keeping up with green energy capacity: study
Bottlenecks in wind and solar power may drag out the country’s reliance on coal
· Huizhao Huang
(LEAD) Lee cites concerns S. Korea may be heading for real estate bubble like Japan's
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES throughout; ADDS photos)
· Park Boram
S. Korea, Japan lead Asia in life expectancy at 84.1 years: study
COVID-19 cut life expectancy by 0.33 years in Southeast Asia and 0.28 years in East Asia from 2019 to 2023
· Lee Seung-ku
South Korean labour unions push for higher payouts after Samsung’s US$400,000 bonus
What began with workers calling for Samsung and SK Hynix to share profits reaped from the AI boom is spilling over to other industries
· Bloomberg
Ex-land minister questioned over expressway project linked to ex-first lady
GWACHEON, South Korea, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Former Land Minister Won Hee-ryong appeared before a special counsel team Thursday for questioning over an expressway project linked to former first lady Kim Keon Hee's family, officials said.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
Chinese doctor wades through severe floodwaters to reach patients, winning widespread praise
Obstetrician has appointments to perform operations on two pregnant women, pushes bike through waist-high water to get to hospital
· Alice Yan
Chinese doctor wades through severe floodwaters to reach patients, winning widespread praise
Obstetrician has appointments to perform operations on two pregnant women, pushes bike through waist-high water to get to hospital
· Alice Yan
Lee warns housing bubble risks ‘lost decades,’ vows to bear cost of reform
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 …
· Ji Da-gyum
Crypto trading volume in S. Korea shrinks to around 1 pct of KOSPI
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Trading volume at major South Korean crypto exchanges have shrunk to account for around 1 percent of the corresponding figure for the local stock market, industry data showed Thursday.
· Kang Jae-eun
TikTok fined 10 bln won for unlawful collection of user data for ads
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's privacy watchdog said Thursday it has fined TikTok 10.3 billion won (US$7 million) for unlawfully collecting and using users' behavioral data from third-party services to personalize advertisements.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Canada in UK-Japan-Italy jet program as observer, paves way for others
A GCAP sign is displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow in southern England over July 20-24. The annual airshow is well-attended by government officials, manufacturers and the public. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
‘She’s blown it’: support frays for Japan PM Takaichi over controversial laws
Recent opinion polls show Takaichi’s approval rating slipping, reflecting the public’s disdain for her priorities, analysts say
· Julian Ryall
Japan voters ‘pretty angry’ with PM Takaichi as support frays
Recent opinion polls show Takaichi’s approval rating slipping, reflecting the public’s disdain for her priorities, analysts say
· Julian Ryall
(3rd LD) S. Korea's GDP expands 0.6 pct in Q2, with 3 pct annual growth on track: BOK
(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 4 paras)
· Kang Yoon-seung
Philippines storm may intensify into typhoon, approach Hong Kong this weekend
‘Under its influence, there will be strong winds, heavy squally showers and thunderstorms along the Guangdong coast from late Saturday to Sunday,’ forecaster says
· Leopold Chen
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto recalled in first Wallabies squad under coach Les Kiss
Reds lock returns after being named in Super Rugby Pacific team of year
· Australian Associated Press
(2nd LD) S. Korea's GDP expands 0.6 pct in Q2, with 3 pct annual growth on track: BOK
(ATTN: ADDS more comments in paras 6-10, 17-18, new photo; RECASTS headline, lead; TRIMS throughout)
· Kim Boram
‘A statement of freedom’: T-shirt slogan goes viral and book sales rocket in Taiwan after Hong Kong raids
Taiwanese people look on with concern at fate of Hong Kong’s independent booksellers, after series of arrests in recent months
· Amy Hawkins, Yu Chen Li
N. Korea seen skipping ASEAN security forum for 2nd consecutive year
MANILA, July 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears likely to skip a major regional security forum hosted by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the second consecutive year, Seoul officials said, amid Pyongyang's growing focus on ties with Russia and China.
· Oh Seok-min
TXT’s Yeonjun hits career high in Japan with second solo set
Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together ranked No. 2 on Oricon’s Weekly Combined Album Ranking with his second solo EP, according to the latest chart published Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Enforcer back in, star centre out as Les Kiss names first Wallabies squad
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss has recalled Reds enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and kept faith in Harry Wilson as captain in his first squad for Australia’s upcoming Test matches with Japan.
· Iain Payten
After latest clash at sea, China warns Philippines of ‘bitter consequences’
Foreign Minister Wang Yi warns Manila against trying to provoke Beijing with the help of countries outside the region
· Liu Zhen
After latest clash at sea, China warns Philippines of ‘bitter consequences’
Foreign Minister Wang Yi warns Manila against trying to provoke Beijing with the help of countries outside the region
· Liu Zhen
South Korea charges former US diplomat with defaming Lee Jae Myung
Morse Tan, a former US ambassador-at-large, is accused of spreading false allegations about the president in Washington last year
· The Korea Times