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South Korea's president speaks out after multiple bodies are found on Jeju island.

South Korea and the US will curtail joint military drills, concluding on August 21.

The People Power Party criticizes Trump's order to scale back joint drills with South Korea as a diplomatic disaster caused by the Lee government.

South Korea's leader declares heatwave a national disaster as deaths rise to 19 amid extreme temperatures.

A woman took charge of her household's finances after her fiance paid off his debt before their marriage.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi demonstrated unexpected diplomatic effectiveness in her first eight months, securing rare earth agreements with the United States, strengthening South Korean ties, and launching the POWERR Asia initiative to navigate great power competition in the Indo-Pacific region.

South Korea successfully evacuated nearly all its vessels from the Strait of Hormuz following U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran in February, with only two remaining due to operational constraints, though officials warn economic recovery requires sustained crisis management.

A Singaporean man faces jail for sending a fake Marina Bay Sands fire photo to ex-PM Lee.

Lee expresses hope for peace with North Korea is still alive during a mass in Rome.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is sentenced to 30 years in prison for a North Korea drone operation.

Hong Kong's delegation of over 70 business representatives secured 43 agreements with Kazakhstan across aviation, finance, technology, and green development, positioning Hong Kong as Central Asia's eastern hub while strengthening bilateral cooperation through education and financial services partnerships.

British fashion brand Trapstar enters administration due to financial constraints.

South Korea aims to launch its first nuclear submarine by the mid-2030s despite facing hurdles.

North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC reached the Asian Women's Champions League final.

Through another lens: Korean, Japanese leaders switch eyeglasses, bond over fireworks in Andong

Fears of Samsung strike ease after court ruling

Over 45,000 Samsung workers threaten their largest strike beginning May 2026, protesting unequal bonuses between memory and logic chip divisions, risking 14.08 to 20.79 billion dollars in operating profit losses and threatening AI chip supply.

Traders still deliver goods to communities in a traditional and personal manner, a nostalgic scene from another era.

South Korea's Lee supports stronger self-defence, claiming drills are not targeting North Korea.

North Korea remains silent on a proposal to officially end the Korean War through dialogue.

Asia's 21st century economy still uses a 20th century labour contract, measuring work by the clock, despite AI changing work value.

South Korea's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 percent Thursday, marking its first increase since January 2023, to combat persistent inflationary pressures amid regional uncertainties.

South Korea's embassy formally objected to the U.S. Trade Representative's proposed 12.5 percent tariff, arguing it lacks factual basis and is disproportionate despite Seoul's multifaceted forced labor prevention policies and bilateral commitments.

A taxi collided with a truck in Hong Kong, injuring the driver and passenger on Tuesday afternoon.

South Korea's president Lee seeks papal support for Korean peace during a Vatican meeting with Pope Leo.

Kim Gyeri cried due to fear of prevalent spies in Korea, not Yoon's 30-year sentence.

Readers support a North Yorkshire pub's food and a brewery's digital devices ban.

South Korea's ruling party won 12 of 16 mayoral and gubernatorial races, denting Lee's reform drive.

South Korea and the US remain deadlocked on nuclear submarine fuel approval, a $350 billion investment commitment, military control transfer, and China containment strategy ahead of scheduled diplomatic talks next week.

Japan and South Korea strengthen diplomatic ties amid Taiwan concerns and energy security worries.

The University of San Carlos of Guatemala began its history in 1676, evolving into a key institution in the country's academic formation.

Los Angeles police search for three suspects who broke into a Brentwood home Monday night.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Vietnam and South Korea in May 2026 to strengthen strategic military cooperation, defence industrial partnerships, and maritime collaboration, advancing peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region.

A young couple was sentenced for fatally abusing their 84-day-old daughter.

France outlaws unsolicited sales calls, bringing peace to consumers.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Seoul August 19-20, his first trip in five years, to stabilize bilateral ties on trade, North Korea's nuclear program, and regional security amid competing US-China strategic interests.

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young proposes dropping "main enemy" label for North Korea.

Korea's AI policy faces vacancies in key positions after recent resignations.

Container shipping costs from South Korea to the Middle East rose 15.1 percent to 7.78 million won in June, extending gains for the fifth consecutive month amid geopolitical tensions in the region.

South Koreans use AI to create lifelike videos of deceased loved ones, sparking debate over ethics and mental health.

South Korea’s Lee: Trump Open to Phased North Korea Nuclear Strategy

North Korea replaced God with the Kim dynasty through state-engineered belief and control.

South Korea's first lady Kim Hea-kyung maintains a low profile to reduce risk.

Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim

Nikkei surges to fresh records ahead of BoJ Ueda speech tonight.

The Sun Inn near York serves exceptional fish and chips, a standout dish among its traditional pub fare.

President Lee Labels Netanyahu a War Criminal, Orders Arrest Review

Japan, South Korea hone diplomatic ‘muscle memory’ amid Taiwan worries

Lee, Takaichi Agree on LNG, Crude Swaps

Lee discusses outcomes of recent US-China summit with Trump in phone call