Don’t buy brides in Bangladesh, Chinese embassy warns as trafficking surges
Officials warn there has been a spike in international marriage scams and buyers could face prosecution for human trafficking
· Laura Zhou
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Don’t buy brides in Bangladesh, Chinese embassy warns as trafficking surges
Officials warn there has been a spike in international marriage scams and buyers could face prosecution for human trafficking
· Laura Zhou
Hong Kong-born badminton underdog enjoys ‘amazing’ 16 minutes of fame in Japan
Chun Kar-lung and fellow veteran Karen Feng ‘couldn’t sleep well’ when they learned they finally had a spot in the main draw of a major event
· Agence France-Presse
Hong Kong-born badminton underdog gets ‘amazing’ 16 minutes of fame in Japan
Chun Kar-lung and fellow veteran Karen Feng ‘couldn’t sleep well’ when they learned they finally had a spot in the main draw of a major event
· Agence France-Presse
Osaka-led industry group eyes China mission as corporate Japan navigates trade tensions
Delegation from prominent Japanese organisation seeks October talks in Beijing and Xian to repair business partnerships after geopolitical disputes snarled exchanges
· Ralph Jennings
Giant Japanese trade group plans China visit amid tense economic ties
Delegation from prominent Japanese organisation seeks October talks in Beijing and Xian to repair business partnerships after geopolitical disputes snarled exchanges
· Ralph Jennings
Meet Korea's John Wick: The many lives of So Ji-sub from 'Agent Kim Reactivated'
The star's 30-year career stretches far beyond action, spanning competitive swimming, hip-hop and indie film
· Lee Yoon-seo
Seoul says UNESCO draft finds Japan's Sado mine measures still insufficient
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
UNESCO panel recommends Japan reflect history of forced Korean laborers at Sado mine: officials
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- An international heritage body has recommended that Japan take further steps to adequately reflect the "whole history" of the Sado mine World Heritage site, linked to the wartime mobilization of Korean laborers, saying Tokyo's related efforts remain insufficient.
· Oh Seok-min
Hanwha shareholders approve split, sharpening succession roadmap
Hanwha Corp., the holding company of Korea’s seventh-largest conglomerate Hanwha Group, won shareholder approval Wednesday for a corporate split to separate its core defense, shipbuilding, energy and financial businesses from its machinery and lifestyle operations.
· Ahn Sung-mi
Ruling party threatens to sue lawmaker over 'fake news' clip featuring first lady
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea threatened to sue opposition lawmaker Rep. Joo Jin-woo over his alleged violation of a fake news law that took effect last week.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Connect scheme for gold shines light on China’s financial liberalisation
The Connect model has evolved from isolated reforms into a blueprint for China’s financial opening up, with Hong Kong as the bridgehead
· Matteo Giovannini
Connect scheme for gold shines light on China’s financial liberalisation
The Connect model has evolved from isolated reforms into a blueprint for China’s financial opening up, with Hong Kong as the bridgehead
· Matteo Giovannini
Leveraged chip ETFs test Korea's market structure
Daily rebalancing fuels debate over whether Korea's cash-based structure amplifies volatility more than Hong Kong's swap-based model
· Choi Yeon-jae
JCS chief to attend trilateral meeting with U.S., Japanese counterparts in Washington
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top military officer was set to attend a trilateral meeting involving his U.S. and Japanese counterparts in Washington to discuss security cooperation in the face of North Korean nuclear and missile threats, officials said Wednesday.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Amid soaring China exports, Europe’s ports are feeling the heat
Amid heatwaves, strikes and surging import volumes, strains on the transport network are causing frequent logistics bottlenecks
· Huizhao Huang
Amid soaring China exports, Europe’s ports are feeling the heat
Amid heatwaves, strikes and surging import volumes, strains on the transport network are causing frequent logistics bottlenecks
· Huizhao Huang
‘China’s real-life transformer’: new rescue tech used in dramatic flood evacuation
Rapid-deployment, heavy-duty pontoon barge deployed to ferry 6,000 stranded people from flooded college in southern China
· Carol Yang
‘China’s real-life transformer’: new rescue tech used in dramatic flood evacuation
Rapid-deployment, heavy-duty pontoon barge deployed to ferry 6,000 stranded people from flooded college in southern China
· Carol Yang
Got thoughts on banking in Korea? KB wants to hear them
KB Kookmin Bank is recruiting foreign residents in Korea to join its new customer panel, the “KB Global Star Supporters.”
· Lim Jae-seong
Chinese self-propelled pontoon barge deployed for rescue work in flood-stricken Guangxi | South China Morning Post
Manufacturer Anneng says the barge can carry more than 500 people on a single trip.
Taiwan 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