Chinese self-propelled pontoon barge deployed for rescue work in flood-stricken Guangxi | South China Morning Post
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Taiwan orders dozens of sea drones to fend off China's maritime squeeze
Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling attends an event to unveil a new Coast Guard patrol ship in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on May 15. The government is working to bolster the force's capabilities with sea drones. © Reuters
· THOMPSON CHAU
LDP and JIP decide on Kyoto route for Hokuriku Shinkansen line extension
Japan’s ruling coalition adopted a plan Wednesday that will extend the Hokuriku Shinkansen line from the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, to Osaka through Kyoto on a route taking it near — but not directly to — Kyoto Station.
· Eric Johnston
Norway football star Haaland's Korean-made hair tie sells out: manufacturer
CHUNCHEON, South Korea, July 15 (Yonhap) -- The hair tie worn by Norway's star striker Erling Haaland at this year's FIFA World Cup is attracting growing attention after it was revealed to have been made by a South Korean firm, company officials said Wednesday, adding the custom-made hair piece has already sold out.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
France, Korea to deepen strategic solidarity, envoy says on Bastille Day
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
US-China moon race could turn into a lunar land grab
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· Chris North
Korea eyes slice of global SMR market after pact with US, Japan
Doosan, SK and HD Hyundai to benefit as three countries join forces to deploy next-generation nuclear reactors in overseas markets
· Ahn Sung-mi
Chinese AI stock trade remains intact despite 10% correction from jumbo IPO, Fed jitters
Global investors’ diversification into Chinese assets coupled with strong AI earnings could make the pullback in tech stocks short-lived
· Zhang Shidong
Chinese AI stock trade remains intact despite 10% correction from jumbo IPO, Fed jitters
Global investors’ diversification into Chinese assets coupled with strong AI earnings could make the pullback in tech stocks short-lived
· Zhang Shidong
Scientist behind global stem cell scandal stripped of top honor after 22 years
Hwang Woo-suk was once celebrated as the face of South Korea’s scientific ambitions. Twenty-two years later, the government has stripped the disgraced stem cell researcher of its highest science honor.
· Yoon Min-sik
S. Korea, U.S. stage joint logistics drills on record scale
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean and U.S. militaries have launched a combined logistics exercise aimed at strengthening their capabilities to sustain operations during contingencies, involving the largest number of troops to date, the allies said Wednesday.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Lee calls for AI-led fight against fake news, bigger role for data ministry
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
China's big three airlines lose up to $1.33bn amid Middle East war
A China Southern Airlines Airbus A321 plane is towed at Changi Airport in Singapore: The carrier expects to post the biggest loss among the country's big three. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Popular pygmy hippo Moo Deng predicts World Cup semi-final winners | South China Morning Post
Ahead of matches, pigmy hippo was presented with watermelon slices bearing flags of each semi-final team.
China’s savvy pivot in courting Muslim Indonesia
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· Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, Yeta Purnama
AI investor mania: China’s DeepSeek chases US$70 billion valuation in fresh round
Company’s fresh fundraising talks come straight off its landmark Series A, as investors scramble to back national AI champion
· Ben Jiang
AI investor mania: China’s DeepSeek chases US$70 billion valuation in fresh round
Company’s fresh fundraising talks come straight off its landmark Series A, as investors scramble to back national AI champion
· Ben Jiang
Ex-baseball player gets 10 years for running ketamine smuggling ring
A former baseball player was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday for smuggling 1.9 kilograms of ketamine into South Korea from Thailand between September and October 2025.
· Lee Seung-ku
Honne credits BTS as early supporter, hopes to collaborate with NewJeans
British duo reflects on decadelong bond with Korea ahead of 10th anniversary Seoul concerts
· Lee Jung-joo
Chinese in the driver’s seat? India-China reset hits a bump on Delhi’s streets
Indian government pulls the plug on Chinese battery apps after e-rickshaws are stopped in their tracks, sparking national debate
· Khushboo Razdan
Chinese in the driver’s seat? India-China reset hits a bump on Delhi’s streets
Indian government pulls the plug on Chinese battery apps after e-rickshaws are stopped in their tracks, sparking national debate
· Khushboo Razdan
Chinese motorcycle tycoon donates US$735,000 to flood victims after clearing US$15 million debt
ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue, who also sends a team with supplies to Guangxi, hopes contribution will have ‘great impact’ on people
· Fran Lu
Chinese motorcycle tycoon donates US$735,000 to flood victims after clearing US$15 million debt
ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue, who also sends a team with supplies to Guangxi, hopes contribution will have ‘great impact’ on people
· Fran Lu
MBK promotes Korea Zinc project in US amid Homeplus crisis
Private equity firm highlights Project Crucible as Homeplus struggles to secure emergency funding
· Im Eun-byel
Modigence Vision wins Korea-Germany AI startup competition
South Korean artificial intelligence startup ModigenceVision won the Korea-Germany Connect: AI Startup Pitching Challenge 2026 on Wednesday.
· Sanjay Kumar
Leveraged chip ETFs face fivefold deposit hike
South Korea's brokerage industry has agreed to tighten investor protection rules for single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds after the products came under criticism for amplifying market volatility.
· Choi Yeon-jae
S. Korea's Hancom partners with Polish companies to develop agentic OS
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Hancom Inc. said Wednesday it has partnered with Polish tech companies to develop a sovereign agentic operating system (OS) targeting the European market.
· Kang Jae-eun
LG Energy to supply batteries for Google's solar project
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES), South Korea's leading battery maker, said Wednesday it will supply batteries for U.S. internet giant Google's solar-linked energy infrastructure project under a deal worth hundreds of billions of won.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Japan family finds bear in kitchen, calls police
A family in northern Japan called police after finding a bear in their kitchen, an official said Wednesday, as anxiety over the animal grows following a surge in deadly maulings.
· No Author
Amazon courts China sellers with US customs-friendly warehouses
Amazon's booth at a cross-border commerce exhibition in Hangzhou in early July: The company is expanding its warehousing in China. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
Pacific security axis grows as New Zealand eyes Australia-Fiji defence pact
Wellington’s bid to join the pact flags a hard-security pivot, but analysts ask if such treaties serve Pacific societies’ best interests
· Maria Siow
North Korea's women's union vows stronger ideological campaign at first congress in 5 years
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
La economía de China creció a un ritmo anual de 4,3% en el último trimestre, el más lento desde 2022
Vehículos y maquinaria pesada esperan a ser enviados a mercados extranjeros en Yantai, en la provincia oriental china de Shandong, el martes 14 de julio de 2026. (Chinatopix via AP)
· Chan Ho Him
KFC faces possible closures after cyberattack on Japan's Nichirei
The KFC fried chicken chain might have to shorten operating hours at some stores or temporarily close them as it deals with disruptions to ingredient deliveries after a cyberattack on food logistics company Nichirei. (Photo by Yui Sato)
· Staff Writer
National Museum of Korea on track for record-breaking year
The museum attracts almost 3.8 million visitors in H1
· Park Ga-young
Auto exports set new record by growing 5.8 pct in June
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's auto exports rose 5.8 percent in June from a year earlier to reach a record high, fueled by strong electric and hybrid vehicle sales, data showed Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Ruling party slows prosecution reform drive amid mounting criticism
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea has suggested adjusting the pace of its contentious prosecutorial reform plan, amid criticism that the reform could weaken protections for victims seeking justice.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Today in Korean history
1950 -- As North Korean invaders advance on the nation in the early days of the Korean War, President Rhee Syng-man moves his government from Daejeon in central South Korea to the southeastern city of Daegu. Rhee was later forced to move it further south to Busan, a port city. North Korean soldiers seized South Kore…
· Oh Seok-min
Chinese gem lab rakes in profits as world embraces artificial diamonds
Lab-grown diamond maker Power Diamond sees profits triple as De Beers warns of ‘protracted’ challenges in natural stone market
· Julie Zhang
Are diamonds over? Chinese gem lab cashes in as world embraces artificial stones
Lab-grown diamond maker Power Diamond sees profits triple as De Beers warns of ‘protracted’ challenges in natural stone market
· Julie Zhang
S. Korea bids to host Asia’s first Invictus Games
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
US official says Nvidia has begun shipping powerful H200 AI chips to China
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
‘Indispensable to me’: how RedNote has taken over China’s travel scene
Chinese lifestyle app RedNote is now the first place to which many younger travellers turn to seek inspiration, one expert says
· Agence France-Presse
‘Indispensable to me’: how RedNote has taken over China’s travel scene
Chinese lifestyle app RedNote is now the first place to which many younger travellers turn to seek inspiration, one expert says
· Agence France-Presse
Pyongyang Bell: Korea’s Distinctive Eight Trigrams Bell
Korean bells are distinguished by their aesthetic refinement, spiritually resonant sound, and extraordinary achievements in metal casting and acoustic engineering.
· Korea Herald
Japan officials hunt bear that raided couple’s fridge amid string of break-ins
Officials set up traps and electric fences after 14 break-ins recored in one town in two weeks, amid fears of a repeat offender
· Gavin Blair
Defector charged over remittances to families in North Korea is acquitted
A North Korean defector accused of helping others send money to their families in North Korea through unauthorized channels has been acquitted by a South Korean appeals court, a nongovernmental research group specializing in unification policy said Wednesday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Asian shares mostly rise and South Korea's Kospi jumps 7%
The screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) is displayed at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Yuri Kageyama
China has detained US nuclear seismology expert since 2024, family reveals
Beijing may be using Youlin Chen’s knowledge to devise ways of staging nuclear tests without detection, advocates for his release from spying charges suggest
· Agence France-Presse in Washington
After rain moves out, hot and humid weather to return Thursday
South Korea is set for another spell of hot and humid weather, with temperatures expected to rise across much of the country after Wednesday's rain, according to forecasters.
· Tammy Park