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…
Musinsa Beauty said Tuesday its private-label cosmetics brand Oddtype has entered the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, the US military retail network, with sales beginning through its online store and 27 offline stores in major military hubs including Texas, Virginia and California.
LONDON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Monday at a British naval base and discussed joint drone projects and Ukraine's urgent need for ballistic missile interceptors to counter Russian attacks.
Members of the military stand outside of the U.S Capitol to practice for Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is funeral ceremony, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday for the first time since the start of the Iran war, over which they have publicly disagreed.
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean presidential delegation has met with new Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori and discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in defense, security and infrastructure, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.
SANTIAGO — Chile's defense minister on Monday cast doubt on the "reliability of the relationship" with the United States after Washington slapped trade tariffs on Santiago.
Huddled together shoulder-to-shoulder, Gen-Z hires at a Tokyo firm roared “Hell yeah!” to cap their morning rally, displaying the kind of corporate machismo that fueled Japan’s post-war economic miracle.
Huddled together shoulder-to-shoulder, Gen-Z hires at a Tokyo firm roared “Hell yeah!” to cap their morning rally, displaying the kind of corporate machismo that fueled Japan’s post-war economic miracle.
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team questioned former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on Tuesday about allegations of plotting to detain and potentially kill politicians during former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid.
A three-year noise battle between an eastern suburbs bowling club and neighbouring residents has come to a head after nearby home owners complained that loud music, birthday parties, late-night functions and disorderly patrons were disrupting life in one of Sydney’s most sought-after suburbs.
Iran's military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has warned the US against attacking Iranian vessels in coastal and territorial waters, saying it will not leave any threat "unanswered".
A special bill aimed at supporting South Korea's push to build a nuclear-powered submarine will include a clause reaffirming its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, in an apparent bid to dispel concerns about Seoul's possible nuclear ambitions, sources said Tuesday.
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- A special bill aimed at supporting South Korea's push to build a nuclear-powered submarine will include a clause reaffirming its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, in an apparent bid to dispel concerns about Seoul's possible nuclear ambitions, sources said Tuesday.
Tuesday is a big day in Washington DC, even by White House standards. Long-time Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to town. They will separately meet with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss…
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has held a commemorative parade to mark the 73rd anniversary of the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War, involving columns symbolic of units fought in the war, state media reported Tuesday.
2026 marked a significant milestone in the automotive industry as electric vehicles (EVs) surged in popularity. Technological advancements made electric vehicles more affordable and easier to maintain, prompting car buyers to consider it an option. In early 2026, as the Middle East War pushed gas prices to unprecede…
New bridge makes it easier to dodge satellite surveillance, investigation argues, as Ukrainian president warns Russia is to receive 30,000 more North Korean soldiers
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has denounced Europe’s military buildup and escalating confrontation with Russia, arguing that Western governments are steering the world toward catastrophe while arms manufacturers and political elites profit from perpetual war.
Just one in three Americans support the war on Iran, the lowest reading in a Reuters/Ipsos poll since the five-month-old conflict's early days, with most respondents saying that President Donald Trump has failed to explain his goals.
Just one day before his funeral is set to take place in Washington, DC, video footage has emerged showing a gleeful Senator Lindsey Graham rejoicing at the launch of the US-Israeli war on Iran, and even single-handedly offering US military involvement to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his war on Lebanon.
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday removed 84 targets from its sanctions list, including a North Korean firm designated for supporting Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs, as part of a "modernization" initiative to eliminate outdated targets.
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 …
The Houthis have continued to promote propaganda claiming they have provided support to Hezbollah despite the anger it provokes among Yemenis, who continue to endure a humanitarian crisis, because of the group's perception of itself as the “vanguard of Muslim causes and Muslim people,” Bridget Toomey, a research ana…
This month has witnessed a string of major Wildberries warehouses and logistics hubs go up in flames due to wave after wave of Ukrainian drones strikes. The Russian online retailer, which is by far the largest and widely deemed the 'Russian Amazon' - is bracing for likely more attacks to come.
Donald Trump is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Tuesday, as both seek US support for their countries amid continuing wars.
When US President Donald Trump took the stage earlier this month at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, flanked by the CEOs of some of America's largest defence firms, he had one message in mind: build more weapons, and build them faster.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of “fomenting hate” following the mayor’s call for his arrest in relation to the war in Gaza.
Just one in three Americans support the war on Iran, the lowest reading in a Reuters/Ipsos poll since the five-month-old conflict's early days, with most respondents saying that President Donald Trump has failed to explain his goals.
Fifty years ago this month, I was in Lisbon working for the Banco de Portugal. With me were four other MIT graduate students, including the future Nobel laureate Paul Krugman. Inspired by Krugman’s reminiscences about that experience, and in light of our current geopolitical circumstances, I find myself reflecting o…
A helicopter carries water to a wildfire near the villages of Psevdas and Kalo Chorio in the Larnaca district of Cyprus, on Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)