Hongkonger, 19, guilty of posting seditious graffiti in commercial complex toilet
Leung Kai-lok scrawled graffiti inside a men’s toilet in China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui between July 17 and 21, 2025
· Brian Wong
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· William Pesek
Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces jail for ant-topped sorbet
Prosecutors demand prison term and fine for serving unapproved imported insects to diners
· Agence France-Presse
Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces jail for ant-topped sorbet
Prosecutors demand prison term and fine for serving unapproved imported insects to diners
· Agence France-Presse
China driving West Philippine Sea tensions, not PH – Tarriela
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela on Wednesday rejected Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan‘s claim that Philippine activities were triggering tensions in the contested waters west of the country.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Unification minister, Cardinal You share hope of reviving inter-Korean exchanges
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Wednesday voiced hope that Pope Leo XIV's visit to South Korea next year could help revive exchanges between South and North Korea.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Seol Young-woo helps Red Star Belgrade win 4-0
South Korea national team full-back Seol Young-woo played the full match as Serbian club Red Star Belgrade secured a victory in the first leg of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League qualifying round.
· Korea Herald
Soccer referee Anthony Taylor, remembered by Koreans for his kerfluffle with Paulo Bento, announces retirement
English soccer referee Anthony Taylor, who sent off former South Korea national team head coach Paulo Bento during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, has announced his retirement.
· Korea Herald
Japan cities 'cruelly hot' for first time
Japanese cities are experiencing "cruelly hot days," a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40C, with heatstroke alerts issued across almost the whole country.
· Agence France-Presse
S. Korean, U.S. FMs briefly meet on sidelines of ASEAN meetings amid pending alliance issues
MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States briefly met in Manila on Wednesday, Seoul officials said, amid a range of pending alliance issues, such as follow-up measures related to a joint fact sheet covering their security, trade and investment commitments.
· Oh Seok-min
China hits record oil and gas output. So why is it warning of a dual squeeze?
Beijing’s energy regulator has set more cautious production targets this year after a record 2025 as mature fields deplete and extraction challenges mount
· Mandy Zuo
China hits record oil and gas output. So why is it warning of a dual squeeze?
Beijing’s energy regulator has set more cautious production targets this year after a record 2025 as mature fields deplete and extraction challenges mount
· Mandy Zuo
Investors shift focus to China’s July Politburo meeting for stock-stimulus clues
‘We may see an acceleration of policy implementation in the near term to support consumer and technology industries,’ an analyst says
· Zhang Shidong
Investors shift focus to China’s July Politburo meeting for stock-stimulus clues
‘We may see an acceleration of policy implementation in the near term to support consumer and technology industries,’ an analyst says
· Zhang Shidong
EU targets Chinese Pekin duck imports in rare agricultural trade investigation | South China Morning Post
The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese duck meat after local producers raised alarms over surging low-cost imports from China disrupting their market.
Watch China’s Chen Dengxing soar over 6 people, stun Shaq in Dunkman season opener
The Zhejiang native has crowd on their feet after leaping almost seven feet with between-the-legs dunk at contest’s inaugural event in Atlanta
· SCMP Sport
Watch China’s Chen Dengxing soar over 6 people, stun Shaq in Dunkman season opener
The Zhejiang native has crowd on their feet after leaping almost seven feet with between-the-legs dunk at contest’s inaugural event in Atlanta
· SCMP Sport
Tarriela: China’s permission not needed for Ayungin medical evacuation
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela on Wednesday said China did not need to grant permission for the medical evacuation of two injured Filipino servicemen from Ayungin Shoal because the operation was conducted within the Philippines’ Excl…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
South Korea’s far right is on the rise – with MAGA’s backing
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· Kap Seol
(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan gather in Manila amid N. Korea's deepening ties with Russia, China
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with latest; UPDATES paras 2-4 as 3-way meeting takes place; CHANGES photo)By Oh Seok-min
· Oh Seok-min
Universal access to healthcare key to reviving Korea’s regions: Lee
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
Trump wants Korean ships. US law stands in the way
Trump's outreach has raised hopes for Korean shipbuilders, but legal and production hurdles still make US warships built in Korea unlikely
· Ahn Sung-mi
Korea creates W150b fund to finance big-budget K-content
Tech-focused National Growth Fund makes first bet on K-content
· Park Ga-young
S. Korea reviewing practical contributions to freedom of navigation in Hormuz: presidential office
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is conducting a comprehensive review of ways to make practical contributions to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the presidential office said Wednesday.
· Park Boram
Free career support program for foreign nationals
The Seoul Global Center is accepting applications for a free career support program designed to help international residents find jobs in South Korea.
· Lim Jae-seong
China-dominated central bank digital currency platform touts largest transactions to date
Bank of China uses mBridge for two cross-border transfers worth more than US$1.7 billion each, as CBDC platform gathers momentum
· Daisy Wu
Chinese bank touts digital currency platform’s largest transfers yet
Bank of China uses mBridge for two cross-border transfers worth more than US$1.7 billion each, as CBDC platform gathers momentum
· Daisy Wu
Australia raises China’s missile test in meeting with top diplomat Wang Yi
On the sidelines of Asean gathering in Manila, the Chinese foreign minister tells Penny Wong that Canberra should drop its double standards
· Carol Yang
Australia raises China’s missile test in meeting with top diplomat Wang Yi
On the sidelines of Asean gathering in Manila, the Chinese foreign minister tells Penny Wong that Canberra should drop its double standards
· Carol Yang
China drink-driving suspect stages death with coffin, bogus burial to evade authorities
Police suspicion arises due to family’s reluctance to seek emergency medical assistance and prearranged purchase of coffin
· Zoey Zhang
China drink-driving suspect stages death with coffin, bogus burial to evade authorities
Police suspicion arises due to family’s reluctance to seek emergency medical assistance and prearranged purchase of coffin
· Zoey Zhang
Seoul says no US request to deploy warship to Strait of Hormuz
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
S. Korea detains cargo vessel over UN sanctions violations involving N. Korea
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
Cathay Pacific expects first-half profit to jump 75% to HK$6.5 billion
Growth in passenger and cargo volumes, plus a HK$1.4 billion one-off gain, boosts earnings
· Ambrose Li
Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses debut in Korea
South Korea's three mobile carriers on Wednesday launched the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, bringing the world's best-selling artificial intelligence eyewear to the domestic market with Korean-language support.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Narcotics found in gummies, drinks bought from overseas websites
A government inspection found controlled substances in 22 of 32 food products purchased from overseas websites, prompting authorities to warn that bringing such products into South Korea could lead to criminal penalties.
· Lim Jae-seong
Rubio says Iran controlling Strait of Hormuz would set dangerous precedent
From left, East Timor’s Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas, Vietnam Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn join hands during the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with the United States on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast…
· Michelle L Price
BMW eyes Korea's luxury buyers with Alpina
First new BMW brand in 25 years targets growing demand for ultra-luxury cars while taking on Mercedes-Maybach
· Byun Hye-jin
Lynas says China's export curbs pushing up costs of Malaysia expansion
Lynas reported a higher average selling price of its rare earth products in the three months through June, a quarter that its interim CEO described as challenging. © Getty Images
· Staff Writer
Today in Korean history
1961 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with the Ivory Coast.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Japanese trials biker sets two Guinness World Records on Olympic ski jump | South China Morning Post
Tomomi Nishikubo completed a 136.6-metre (448-feet) descent in Hakuba while balancing on the front wheel of a trials bike and riding backwards.
China’s super microscope shows how electroacupuncture calms inflammation | South China Morning Post
System could enable study of complex biological processes in live animals over long periods with less tissue damage than earlier methods.
N. Korea spy agency's expansion signals new stance toward S. Korea: report
North Korea's expansion of its intelligence agency implies that the state views South Korea as one of several hostile states alongside Japan and the US, according to a report released Wednesday by the Korea Institute for National Unification.
· Cha Min-jung
Devsisters brings Korea's World Heritage to life through CookieRun campaign
Busan event features heritage-themed artwork, pop-ups marking UNESCO World Heritage Committee session
· Lee Yoon-seo
China's Unitree says 'GPT moment' for robots remains years away
AI has to improve its ability to control hardware such as robots, according to Unitree Robotics, due to there being more variables needing to be processed for operation in different environments. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· TSUBASA SURUGA
Indonesia restarts South China Sea gas project Beijing opposed
A low profile restart of the US$3 billion Tuna field with a Russian partner looks set to test Jakarta’s sovereign resolve
· Anand Mathai
Indonesia restarts South China Sea gas project Beijing opposed
A low profile restart of the US$3 billion Tuna field with a Russian partner looks set to test Jakarta’s sovereign resolve
· Anand Mathai
19 members of trafficking syndicate found guilty of smuggling babies from Indonesia | South China Morning Post
The leader of the group was sentenced to seven years in prison, after being found guilty of sending at least 12 babies to Singapore.
How Australia resisted PRC economic coercion: lessons for others
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· Henry Xuan
Foreign carmakers lose more traction in China as luxury stronghold erodes
Mercedes, Land Rover, BMW, Jaguar and Infiniti take further hit as consumers shun pricey, petrol-powered vehicles
· Daniel Ren