Shanghai’s changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From the South Korean judge’s death to China debuting naval drone tech, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Shanghai’s changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From the South Korean judge’s death to China debuting naval drone tech, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
Norcorea desplegará nueva artillería capaz de alcanzar a Seúl y pondrá en servicio su 1er destructor
En esta imagen difundida el 8 de mayo de 2026 por el gobierno norcoreano, el mandatario de Corea del Norte Kim Jong Un, al centro, visita el destructor Choe Hyon para revisar su capacidad de maniobra, el jueves 7 de mayo de 2026, frente a la costa occidental norcoreana. (Agencia Central de Noticias de Corea/Korea Ne…
· Hyung Jin Kim
North Korea to move artillery capable of striking Seoul to border with South
The large-calibre rifled gun has a range of over 60km, posing a serious threat to Seoul, which is only about 40km to 50km from the border
· Associated Press
North Korea to move artillery capable of striking Seoul to border with South
The large-calibre rifled gun has a range of over 60km, posing a serious threat to Seoul, which is only about 40km to 50km from the border
· Associated Press
Anti-corruption body demands probe into acquittal of ex-first lady in handbag scandal
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission decided Friday to request a police investigation into suspicions surrounding its 2024 decision that then first lady Kim Keon Hee's acceptance of a luxury handbag from a Korean American pastor constituted no violation of the anti-graft law.
· CHANG JAE SUN
BOK chief to attend BIS governors' meeting in Switzerland
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song will depart for the Swiss city of Basel this week to attend meetings with central bank governors from member nations of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), his office said Friday.
· Kim Boram
Kolmar Korea hits record quarter on sunscreen surge
Cosmetics contract manufacturer Kolmar Korea posted record first-quarter earnings Friday, as robust sun care orders and scaled-up indie brands powered the K-beauty boom.
· No Kyung-min
Ex-commander sentenced to 3 yrs in prison over 2023 death of young Marine
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday sentenced a former Marine commander to three years in prison in connection with the death of a young Marine during a search mission for victims of heavy rains in 2023.
· Chae Yun-hwan
HMM to relocate headquarters from Seoul to Busan
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- HMM Co., South Korea's largest shipping company, said Friday its shareholders approved a plan to relocate the company's headquarters from Seoul to the southeastern port city of Busan.
· Kim Eun-jung
Lee's special envoy meets Costa Rican president-elect, discusses bilateral ties
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- A special envoy for President Lee Jae Myung has met Costa Rican President-elect Laura Fernandez and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in infrastructure and other fields, the foreign ministry said Friday.
· Oh Seok-min
Seoul shares down late Fri. morning on profit taking amid resurfaced Mideast tensions
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded 1.6 percent lower late Friday morning as investors locked in profits amid resurfaced military tensions in the Middle East.
· Kim Boram
Korea post service to issue Blackpink stamps
South Korea’s national postal service will launch a series of commemorative stamps featuring Blackpink next month, it announced Thursday.
· Hwang You-mee
Prosecutors bust 10-member stock manipulation ring
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution on Friday announced a major crackdown on a 10-member stock manipulation ring allegedly led by a self-proclaimed movie actor and a securities firm executive.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Top court confirms 2-yr prison term for Hankook & Company chairman in embezzlement case
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a two-year prison sentence for Hankook & Company Co. Chairman Cho Hyun-bum for misappropriating and embezzling company funds.
· Chae Yun-hwan
North Korea will deploy new artillery guns and commission naval destroyer
In this photo provided on May 8, 2026, by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center, visits a major munitions factory at an undisclosed location, North Korea Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Kore…
· Hyung Jin Kim
NIS, Army partner to bolster S. Korea's drone security capabilities
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The National Intelligence Service (NIS) on Friday signed an agreement with the Army to strengthen the country's drone security capabilities to improve responses to evolving drone-related threats, according to officials.
· Chang Dong-woo
BHC lands in Vietnam with 50-store target
South Korean fried chicken chain BHC is making its first foray into Vietnam through a master franchise agreement, seeking to tap rising appetite for Korean food in one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing consumer markets.
· No Kyung-min
Japanese, Chinese visitors to South Korea jump 41% during overlapping May holidays
South Korea drew about 220,000 visitors from Japan and China during overlapping early-May holidays, the Culture Ministry said Thursday, a 41 percent jump from a year earlier that officials credited to targeted marketing in both countries.
· Park Ga-young
4-5 p.m. most congested time of day: report
South Korean traffic is statistically at its worst between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., a government report showed Friday, with Fridays being the most congested day.
· Yoon Min-sik
Control issues persist for Eagles pitcher Kim Seo-hyeon after minor league stint
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The Hanwha Eagles couldn't have asked for a better spot to get their slumping reliever Kim Seo-hyeon into Thursday night's game.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Conscripts advised to participate in early voting for June local elections
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The military manpower agency said Friday it has advised those who are scheduled to enter the compulsory military service before the June 3 local elections to participate in early voting.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Soprano Sumi Jo named S. Korea's cultural cooperation ambassador
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Friday it has appointed world-renowned soprano Sumi Jo as cultural cooperation ambassador to help support the global expansion of K-culture.
· Oh Seok-min
Gov't to exempt tariffs on increased shipping costs for Hormuz reroutes
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will exempt additional shipping costs from tariffs on imports rerouted due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, customs authorities said Friday.
· Kim Han-joo
(2nd LD) S. Korea logs largest-ever current account surplus in March: BOK
(ATTN: ADDS more details, comments in paras 6-7, 11-12, new photo)
· Kim Boram
Lee vows to build nation where state shares responsibility of parents
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung vowed Friday to build a nation where the state shares the responsibility of parents and looks after their well-being in old age.
· Lee Haye-ah
Hybe launches new label ABD with planned girl group debut in 2nd half
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse Hybe said Friday it has established a new label specializing in producing girl groups, with plans to debut its first act later this year.
· Shim Sun-ah
Seoul shares open lower on profit hunting amid renewed tensions in Middle East
South Korean stocks started lower Friday on profit hunting following a recent rally and renewed military tensions in the Middle East after the United States and Iran exchanged fire.
· Yonhap
Finance chief says economy maintains 'solid fundamentals' amid Middle East crisis
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday the economy continues to maintain its "solid fundamentals" but pledged a continued emergency posture as uncertainties stemming from the Middle East standoff persist.
· Kim Han-joo
N. Korea to deploy new long-range artillery along border with S. Korea this year: KCNA
North Korea plans to deploy a new self-propelled howitzer along its border with South Korea by the end of this year, state media said Friday, as it seeks to bolster its defense capabilities.
· Yonhap
(LEAD) Seoul shares open lower on profit hunting amid renewed tensions in Middle East
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest figures, more info in paras 2, 7-11)
· Kim Boram
Trump could ask Xi for suggestions on engagement with Kim during upcoming summit: Campbell
US President Donald Trump could ask for Chinese President Xi Jinping's suggestions for engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during their upcoming summit in Beijing, a former senior US diplomat said Thursday, as he has repeatedly expressed his desire for dialogue with Pyongyang.
· Yonhap
S. Korean ship damaged by fire in Strait of Hormuz arrives at Dubai port
A South Korean vessel recently damaged by fire in the Strait of Hormuz arrived at a Dubai port Friday to undergo an investigation, officials said.
· Yonhap
S. Korea logs largest-ever current account surplus in March: BOK
South Korea posted its largest-ever monthly current account surplus in March, driven by strong exports amid booming overseas demand for semiconductors, central bank data showed Friday.
· Yonhap
Seoul shares open lower on profit hunting amid renewed tensions in Middle East
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started lower Friday on profit hunting following a recent rally and renewed military tensions in the Middle East after the United States and Iran exchanged fire.
· Kim Boram
(URGENT) Seoul shares open 1.82 pct lower on profit hunting, renewed tensions in Middle East
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· Kim Boram
Trade minister to visit Mexico next week to expand outreach for FTA negotiations
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Friday he will visit Mexico next week as part of a concerted effort to broaden outreach for the resumption of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between South Korea and Mexico.
· Kim Na-young
Sweat it out or eat it up in Seoul
A Seoul weekend between spring and summer can slip into very different moods --depending on what you’re after. For a sporty reset, the revamped track along Anyangcheon in Mokdong offers a fresh, open stretch for runners. Or lean into the city’s culinary charm at Tongin Market, where the beloved Coin Lunch Box Cafe t…
· Kim Jae-heun
(LEAD) S. Korea logs largest-ever current account surplus in March: BOK
(ATTN: ADDS more details from para 6, new photo)
· Kim Boram
N. Korea to deploy new long-range artillery along border with S. Korea this year: KCNA
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korea plans to deploy a new self-propelled howitzer along its border with South Korea by the end of this year, state media said Friday, as it seeks to bolster its defense capabilities.
· Woo Jae-yeon
S. Korea logs largest-ever current account surplus in March: BOK
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted its largest-ever monthly current account surplus in March, driven by strong exports amid booming overseas demand for semiconductors, central bank data showed Friday.
· Kim Boram
(URGENT) S. Korea logs largest-ever current account surplus of US$37.33 bln in March: BOK
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· Kim Boram
Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
About 2,300 North Korean soldiers have died fighting for Russia against Ukraine, according to a BBC investigation based on satellite images and official photos of a new memorial in Pyongyang.
· Soram Cheon
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 8)
Constitutional revision should proceed through bipartisan agreement
· Lee Haye-ah
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on May 8)
Real test behind market surgeRally highlights need for capital market reform in Korea
· Lee Haye-ah
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 8)
Time to weigh risksInflation, debt risks mount as Korea's stock markets celebrate historic highs
· Lee Haye-ah
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 8.
· Lee Haye-ah
(LEAD) S. Korean ship damaged by fire in Strait of Hormuz arrives at Dubai port
(ATTN: UPDATES with details)
· Lee Haye-ah
Trump could ask Xi for suggestions on engagement with Kim during upcoming summit: ex-U.S. official
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump could ask for Chinese President Xi Jinping's suggestions for engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during their upcoming summit in Beijing, a former senior U.S. official said Thursday, as he has repeatedly expressed his desire for dialogue with Pyon…
· Song Sang-ho
S. Korean ship damaged by fire in Strait of Hormuz arrives at Dubai port
DUBAI/ISTANBUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean vessel recently damaged by fire in the Strait of Hormuz arrived at a port in Dubai on Friday (local time), officials said.
· Lee Haye-ah