Of sake and spirits: Indulging in Yamanashi’s best
Hokuto, Yamanashi Pref. – During my years in Japan, I have climbed Mount Fuji, camped alongside her lakes and marveled...
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Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 25, 2025
The "Luminarie" illumination event opens on Jan. 24, 2025, in Kobe in memory of the victims of the January 1995...
Himachal: Govt strengthening dairy, natural farming, agriculture, horticulture, fisheries sectors, says CM Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) , January 25 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conveyed his Statehood Day wishes to the people...
(LEAD) N. Korea vows ‘toughest counteraction’ as long as U.S. rejects its sovereignty
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 2 paras) SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's foreign ministry said Sunday...
(2nd LD) Court again rejects prosecutors’ request for extension of Yoon’s arrest
(ATTN: ADDS comments from Yoon's legal team in last 2 paras, photo) SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court...
N. Korea test-fires strategic cruise missile: KCNA
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise guided missiles, the North's state media reported Sunday,...
China’s Lesson for India on Weaponized Interdependence – The Diplomat
Over the past few weeks, multiple reports have emerged suggesting that Chinese companies are restricting export of vital advanced capital...
Putin ready to talk to Trump and waiting for ‘signals,’ Kremlin says
Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to talk to U.S. counterpart Donald Trump but is waiting for signals...
China’s Wang holds telephone talks with new U.S. counterpart Rubio
KYODO NEWS - 4 hours ago - 00:53 | Others BREAKING NEWS: China's Wang holds telephone talks with new U.S....
Japan sees record foreign entries in 2024
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(News Focus) Trump might eye N.K. diplomacy not tightly linked to denuclearization, but conducive to stability: experts
By Song Sang-ho and Kang Byeong-cheol WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump might angle for diplomacy with...
(News Focus) Trump might eye N.K. diplomacy not tightly linked to denuclearization, but conducive to stability: experts
By Song Sang-ho and Kang Byeong-cheol WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump might angle for diplomacy with...
(News Focus) Trump’s indication of reengaging N. Korea’s Kim raises specter of another summit, but in different theater
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The Uyghurs Facing Deportation From Thailand to China – The Diplomat
A group of Uyghur refugees, after having been held in Thai prisons for over a decade, now face the imminent...
‘Emilia Perez’ tops Oscar nominations in fire-hit Hollywood
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"Scam of Rs 65,000 crore in the name of fake tests in Mohalla Clinics": BJP National President Nadda accuses Arvind Kejriwal of multiple scams
New Delhi January 23 (ANI): BJP National President JP Nadda launched a scathing attack on former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind...
Civic groups urge Zelenskyy not to repatriate captured N.K. soldiers
SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- Civic groups advocating human rights in North Korea sent an open letter to Ukrainian President...
Why India’s Fence Along its Bangladesh Border Riles Dhaka – The Diplomat
India’s fencing of its border with Bangladesh has emerged as the latest sore spot between the two neighbors. On January...
Sinner demolishes De Minaur to set up Melbourne semi with Shelton
Melbourne – Defending champion Jannik Sinner put any illness worries to bed by crushing home hope Alex de Minaur in...
Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 22, 2025
Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, in Shimukappu, a village in northern Japan known for its cold temperatures, which can...
Trump unveils $500 billion AI Stargate
The initiative will ensure US dominance in the sector and create 100,000 jobs, the president has claimedUS President Donald Trump...
(LEAD) Arrest warrants issued for 56 courthouse riot suspects
(ATTN: ADDS more detail in last para) SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- Fifty-six people were put under arrest Wednesday on...
(LEAD) Arrest warrants issued for 56 courthouse riot suspects
(ATTN: ADDS more detail in last para) SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- Fifty-six people were put under arrest Wednesday on...
Top diplomats of U.S., Japan discuss concerns over N. Korea’s security alignment with Russia: State Dept.
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of the United States and Japan discussed concerns Tuesday...
Malaysia Seeks Gag Order on Ex-PM Najib’s Royal Document Case – The Diplomat
Malaysia’s attorney-general has requested a gag order to ban public discussion of former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s judicial review claim...
China’s birth rate shows signs of recovery amid population decline
China's total population dropped for a third consecutive year in 2024, but a slight increase in the number of newborns...
Large fire breaks out near Osaka’s Tsutenkaku Tower
A large fire broke out in a commercial building near Tsutenkaku Tower, a famous tourist landmark in Osaka's Naniwa Ward,...
Betts voices hope for new Dodgers pitcher Sasaki
Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts said Tuesday he is ready to help new Japanese teammate Roki Sasaki be "the...
Russia not closing Japan Center offices experts
Tokyo earlier said that Moscow's decision to end memorandums on the operations of the facilities was ?unacceptable?Moscow's withdrawal from bilateral...
(LEAD) Yoon heads to hospital after impeachment trial for medical check-up
(ATTN: UPDATES headline, lead, throughout) SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday visited a hospital in...
(LEAD) Yoon heads to hospital after impeachment trial for medical check-up
(ATTN: UPDATES headline, lead, throughout) SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday visited a hospital in...
(News Focus) (Trump Inauguration) Trump’s reference to N.K. as ‘nuclear power’ sparks speculation about talks with Pyongyang
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Why Indonesia is Blocking Apple From Selling the iPhone 16 – The Diplomat
Indonesia and Apple are currently in a bit of a kerfuffle involving market access and investment. Essentially, Indonesian authorities are...
China’s zero-tariff policy bold, offering more opportunities for Africa
Staring from Dec. 1, 2024, China began to give all the least developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations...
What went wrong at Fuji TV’s news conference on allegations against Nakai?
When Fuji TV held a news conference on Friday, the goal was likely to put out the public relations fire...
Many major Japanese firms halting commercials for scandal-hit Fuji TV
A number of major Japanese companies said Monday they are following Toyota Motor Corp. and suspending commercials on Fuji Television...
Japan's machinery orders rise for 2nd consecutive month
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(LEAD) Military commanders linked to martial law case dismissed from positions
(ATTN: ADDS details in last four paras) SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- The military on Monday approved the official dismissal...
Military commanders linked to martial law case dismissed from positions
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- The military on Monday approved the official dismissal of four senior commanders suspected of taking...
N. Korean leader’s sister breaks 2-month silence to address ties with Belarus
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How Did ISKP React to the HTS Victory in Syria? – The Diplomat
The toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria at the hands of a coalition of opposing militant groups in December...
World's tallest bridge connected in Guizhou
With a designed deck height of 625 meters and a main span of 1,420 meters, the bridge surpasses the Beipanjiang...
Israeli PM says ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list
JERUSALEM/CAIRO – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Gaza's ceasefire, due to start at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, will not begin...
Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 19, 2025
High school archery club members shoot flaming arrows to ignite a 100,000 square-meter turf-covered field during a fire festival on...
Slump in India's forex reserves continues, hits 10-month low at USD 625.87 bn
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 19 (ANI): India's foreign exchange reserves (Forex) continue to decline, extending their slump for the sixth...
(Trump Inauguration) Trump looks set to bring shift in U.S. approach to allies, N.K. diplomacy, tariffs
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Under his America First leitmotif, incoming U.S. President Donald Trump appears poised...
The Economic Impact of Pakistan’s Internet Crisis – The Diplomat
A recent report by Top10VPN.com revealed that Pakistan suffered the highest financial losses worldwide from internet and social media outages...
Cradle of Civilization: Distilled wine from more than 3,000 years ago found in east China
A remarkable discovery in Shandong Province, east China, has revealed liquid in an ancient piece of bronzeware to be distilled...
Trump picks one-term congressman to manage U.S. nuclear arsenal
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has picked Brandon Williams, a former Navy officer and one-term member of Congress, to become the...
7-Eleven to enhance security amid rise of solo workers at night
Seven-Eleven Japan Co. plans to strengthen security at its convenience stores as more are being run by a single employee...
Charley Hoffman, Rico Hoey share lead at The American Express
(Photo credit: Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) PGA Tour veteran Charley Hoffman and the...
Yoon to attend arrest warrant hearing to explain legitimacy of martial law at Seoul court
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Legal representatives of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol said Saturday that Yoon has decided to...
2 Presidential Security Service leaders questioned over blocking arrest of Yoon
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Two senior officials of the Presidential Security Service (PSS) appeared for police questioning Saturday over...
Summary of external news of North Korea this week
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week. ------------U.S. sanctions...
New Zealand-Singapore Defense Relations in a Volatile World – The Diplomat
2025 will be a special time for relations between New Zealand and Singapore. In August, Singapore will commemorate its 60th...
Xi, Trump hold phone talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping held on Friday a telephone conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Source link
Page not found – The Japan Times
Page not found The page you're seeking is not at this address, but don't lose hope. Please double-check the URL...
Japanese village marches to different beat thru Guinea’s djembe
As a ferry with decorative taiko drums on its hull eases into the port of Iojima, a tiny island in...
Sofia Zoo to Raise Ticket Prices for First Time in 12 Years
The Sofia Zoo will introduce new entrance fees starting in February, following a decision made today by the Sofia Municipal...
Seoul shares open lower on U.S. losses, China data eyed
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened lower Friday, tracking losses on Wall Street, as investors awaited a swath...
Friday’s weather forecast | Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m....
N. Korea’s media reports on Yoon’s detention over martial law bid
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's state media on Friday published reports about impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk...
Fostering Stronger Business Ties Between Mongolia and the United States – The Diplomat
On January 20, President-elect Donald Trump will start his second term in the White House. As an incoming president, Trump’s...
Joint Statement between People’s Republic of China and Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
The People's Republic of China and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on Thursday issued a joint statement in...
‘Holiday is over’ and Europe must boost defense, Finnish president says
Helsinki – Europe must boost its military spending and better coordinate its defense amid hybrid threats from Russia and suspected...
BREAKING NEWS: Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire deal: U.S. media reports
KYODO NEWS - 4 hours ago - 03:03 | Others BREAKING NEWS: Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire deal: U.S. media...
Botswana's Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo to race in Melbourne
GABORONE, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Botswana's 200m Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo is set to begin his season with a 400m...
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Jan. 16)
Why the North can't be seen as a nuclear power Peter Hegseth, nominated as Secretary of Defense for Donald Trump's...
(LEAD) CIA director nominee calls N. Korea ‘destabilizing force’
(ATTN: ADDS more remarks in paras 4-5)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Incoming President Donald Trump's nominee for...
(LEAD) CIA director nominee calls N. Korea ‘destabilizing force’
(ATTN: ADDS more remarks in paras 4-5)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Incoming President Donald Trump's nominee for...
With All Eyes on TikTok, US Should Not Overlook WeChat – The Diplomat
On January 10, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on TikTok’s bid to block a federal law requiring the...
Culture Fact: Mural-inspired Qiuci Dance
Qiuci, located in present-day Kuqa, Xinjiang, is known for its Buddhist grotto murals, music, and dance. A thousand years ago,...
Miyazaki quake falls short of triggering Nankai Trough megaquake advisory
At 9:19 p.m. on Monday, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake — measuring a lower 5 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale —...
Earthquake alert (automated)
The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Jan. 15, 2025, 2:12 a.m....
Effective steps taken to ensure financial discipline: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) , January 14 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while chairing the review meeting of...
(3rd LD) Pentagon chief nominee depicts N. Korea as ‘nuclear power,’ calls for allies’ increased ‘burden sharing’
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS paras 5-8)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has...
(3rd LD) Pentagon chief nominee depicts N. Korea as ‘nuclear power,’ calls for allies’ increased ‘burden sharing’
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS paras 5-8)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has...
(2nd LD) Pentagon chief nominee calls N. Korea ‘nuclear power,’ calls for allies’ increased ‘burden sharing’
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout; RECASTS headline, lead)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has...
With High-level Visits, India, US Look to Sustain Momentum Ahead of US Presidential Transition – The Diplomat
On January 6, U.S. National Security Adviser (NSA) Jake Sullivan, accompanied by a delegation of senior U.S. officials, met India’s...
China’s Heilongjiang launches local intangible cultural heritage themed train
As winter tourism in Heilongjiang continues to thrive, the train themed with local intangible cultural heritages started operation, inviting inheritors...
Tsunami advisory issued after M6.9 quake strikes southwest Japan
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake, measuring a lower 5 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale, struck southwestern Japan at 9:19 p.m. on...
Urgent: 6.4-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Kyushu region
TOKYO, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck the Kyushu region in Japan, the...
Acting president expected to veto bills on AI educational materials, education subsidies
SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Choi Sang-mok is expected to veto two opposition-led bills, one of them calling...
Acting president expected to veto bills on AI educational materials, education subsidies
SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Choi Sang-mok is expected to veto two opposition-led bills, one of them calling...
(LEAD) Around 300 N.K. soldiers killed, 2,700 wounded during fight against Ukraine: S. Korea’s spy agency
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 6-9, 11-13; ADDS photo)By Yi Wonju SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- At least...
Over 300 North Korean Soldiers Have Died in Russia’s Kursk Region – The Diplomat
South Korean National Intelligence Service said that there have been more than 3,000 casualties among North Korean soldiers who were...
How Should the World Today Better Understand China?
By Yan Xu, Li Siyuan "Once we open our hearts, we have a tacit understanding after a hug. Once we...
South Korea’s Yoon will not attend first impeachment hearing
Seoul – South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial this...
Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 12, 2025
Participants make their way to a coming-of-age ceremony held one year late in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 11, 2025....
'Swachh Sujal Gaon' stall showcases Uttar Pradesh's rural transformation at Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) , January 12 (ANI): The Jal Jeevan Mission's 'Swachh Sujal Gaon' stall at the Maha Kumbh 2025...
(4th LD) Yoon’s lawyer says president to be absent from first formal hearing in impeachment trial
(ATTN: ADDS more details in last 2 paras) SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend...
(4th LD) Yoon’s lawyer says president to be absent from first formal hearing in impeachment trial
(ATTN: ADDS more details in last 2 paras) SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend...
(LEAD) N.K. soldier captured by Ukraine says he thought was going to training, not war: Kyiv
(ATTN: UPDATES with NIS' confirmation in paras 9-10, 12) SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- One of the two North Korean...
Proposed US State Legislative Actions on China in 2023: 5 Case Studies
Breaking down notable activities in five states – Texas, Michigan, Hawai‘i, Florida, and Missouri. Source link
Comicomment: Caught in its own trap
By pursuing unilateral restrictions, the U.S. risks significant economic and technological costs. Such actions will inevitably backfire, causing harm to...
Steve Holland ready to step out of Gareth Southgate’s shadow in Japan
Yokohama – Steve Holland said Saturday that he is ready to step out of Gareth Southgate's shadow as the former...
Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 11, 2025
Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2025, shows a burned vehicle in Pacific Palisades, California, as a wildfire devastated the region....
South Korea: Black boxes of Jeju Air crash lack last four minutes of data
Seoul , January 11 (ANI): The black boxes from the Jeju Air Co. passenger plane that crashed last month have...
Acting U.S. ambassador expresses optimism in S. Korea’s resilience
SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Yonhap) -- Joseph Yun, acting U.S. ambassador to Seoul, said Saturday he will work to bolster the...
Acting U.S. ambassador expresses optimism in S. Korea’s resilience
SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Yonhap) -- Joseph Yun, acting U.S. ambassador to Seoul, said Saturday he will work to bolster the...
(2nd LD) Sullivan calls Yoon’s martial law bid ‘shocking,’ ‘wrong,’ says alliance still set for success despite turmoil
(ATTN: ADDS photo, more remarks in paras 7-9)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- U.S. National Security Advisor Jake...
As Iran Faces a Crucial Choice, China Has Much at Stake – The Diplomat
In late December, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi visited China for the first time since taking up his post....
Chinese netizen detained for fabricating link between AI-generated ‘buried boy images’ and Xizang earthquake
A netizen in Northwest China's Qinghai Province fabricated links between a series of "buried boy images" and the earthquake in...
Japanese space startup readies for second lunar lander launch
Japanese space startup Ispace is preparing to launch its second lunar lander on Wednesday, aiming to achieve a historic milestone...
Itochu joint venture acquires exclusive rights for Moomin in South Korea
Japanese trading house Itochu Corp. said Friday that its Hong Kong-based joint venture has acquired exclusive licensing rights for the...
Nifty, Sensex open flat on Friday, IT stocks rallied while other sectors legged
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 10 (ANI): The Indian stock markets opened flat on Friday as the bear and bull gang...
(3rd LD) Election for football chief postponed for 2nd time
(ATTN: CHANGES slug; ADDS comments in last 4 paras, photo; TRIMS)By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- The controversial...
Key developments on North Korea this week
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week. ---------- Jan. 6 -- N....
North Korea’s Position on the Turmoil in South Korea – The Diplomat
The emergency martial law that South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol announced late at night on December 3 shocked even...
Focus shifts to Tibet earthquake survivors as search called off
BEIJING – Authorities moved more than 45,000 people in earthquake-hit Tibet to shelters in a massive rescue operation at the...
Arrested man faces murder charge over Japan McDonald’s stabbings
A 43-year-old man arrested over the stabbing of a boy at a McDonald's restaurant in southwestern Japan last month was...
Iconic Riviera CC in evacuation zone for Pacific Palisades wildfire
(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) The iconic Riviera Country Club is being threatened while in the mandatory evacuation zone...
(2nd LD) LG Energy swings to Q4 loss on EV slowdown; shares drop
(ATTN: UPDATES with details throughout; CHANGES headline) SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd....
Today in Korean history | Yonhap News Agency
Jan. 10 1994 -- A South Korean expedition led by explorer Goh In-gyong reaches the South Pole on foot. 2003...
N. Korea’s missile launch this week shows where ‘blood’ money ends up: Seoul envoy
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's ballistic missile launch this week shows where its "blood" money...
Kyrgyz, Tajik, Uzbek Prime Ministers Meet at Trilateral Junction – The Diplomat
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan held a trilateral meeting on January 8, marking the significant progress made on settling the borders...
Israeli forces find body of October 7 hostage in Gaza – World News
Israeli forces have recovered the body of Yussef Ziyadne, an Israeli-Bedouin hostage kidnapped by Hamas during its October 7 attack,...
How Nikola Jokic channeled Larry Bird to become even more dominant
The Denver Nuggets’ 2023-24 season ended in the Western Conference semifinals, with a seven-game series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves....
Japan PM meets with members of Nobel Peace Prize atomic bomb survivor group
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met Wednesday with members of Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading group of atomic bomb survivors that received...
China in 2025- More trouble lies ahead
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New Dodger Kim Hye-seong says familiarity, World Series title made difference in negotiations
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Kim Hye-seong, the new South Korean infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers,...
Shinsegae chairman, other S. Korean biz leaders to attend Trump’s inauguration ceremony
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Chung Yong-jin, chairman of South Korean retail conglomerate Shinsegae Group, and a group of other...
N. Korean media make no mention of leader Kim’s birthday on anniv.
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's state media has made no mention of leader Kim Jong-un's birthday, which reportedly...
Making an Electric Car Battery, Minus China – The Diplomat
The global transition to green technologies has increased the demand for lithium dramatically. This critical mineral, abundant but distributed unevenly,...
Damascus airport sees 1st Qatar flight in 13 years after leadership change – World News
Damascus International Airport received its first civilian flight from Doha on Tuesday, marking the first arrival from Qatar in 13...
2025 Share your views on innovation and digitalization in China
2025 Share your views on innovation and digitalization in China Source link
Rugby ‘superstar’ Maher on a mission to promote women’s game
London – American social media sensation Ilona Maher says she loves being a rugby "superstar" but hopes to raise the...
North Korea claims successful test-firing of new hypersonic missile
The ballistic missile launched by North Korea on Monday was a new type of intermediate-range hypersonic missile and it successfully...
Jake Sullivan calls on PM Modi; says India visit likely last trip overseas as NSA
New Delhi , January 7 (ANI): US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday...
(LEAD) (CES 2025) Samsung Electronics presents extendable AI innovation
(ATTN: ADDS new photo)By Kim Boram LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Monday outlined its strategy...
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Jan. 7)
Is handing over the warrant execution an admission of incompetence? The arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, accused of...
(LEAD) N. Korea confirms launch of new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile
(ATTN: REWRITES headline, lead; UPDATES with more details throughout)By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Tuesday...
The South Korean Government and Presidential Security Service Are Trampling the Rule of Law – The Diplomat
On December 31, 2024, Seoul Western District Court issued an arrest warrant for South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges...
Chinese family’s holiday horror as yacht trip ends in chaos in Pattaya – World News
A Chinese family of nine is demanding justice after their yachting adventure turned into a near-death nightmare at Na Jomtien...
Missing Chinese actor sheds light on ongoing fraudulence along Thai-Myanmar border
(ECNS) -- Chinese actor Wang Xing, known by the pet name "Xingxing," has gone missing near the Thai-Myanmar border, raising...
Japanese researchers develop method to break down PFAS ‘forever chemicals’
Kyoto – A Japanese research group has developed a new method to break down PFAS, a group of organic fluorine...
BREAKING NEWS: 3 missing after fishing boat with 20 aboard capsizes in Japan+
BREAKING NEWS: 3 missing after fishing boat with 20 aboard capsizes in Japan+ ==Kyodo Source link
Delhi Elections 2025: PM Modi targets AAP with 'AAP-DA' jibe; Kejriwal hits back over land reforms
New Delhi , January 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday targeted the Aam Aadmi Party in the 'Parivartan...
(2nd LD) Heavy snow blankets S. Korea’s wider Seoul, eastern region
(ATTN: UPDATES with details in last 3 paras) SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Yonhap) -- Thick snow hit South Korea's wider Seoul...
(2nd LD) Heavy snow blankets S. Korea’s wider Seoul, eastern region
(ATTN: UPDATES with details in last 3 paras) SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Yonhap) -- Thick snow hit South Korea's wider Seoul...
Zelenskyy says Russia lost battalion of N. Korean soldiers in 2 days in Kursk region: report
SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Yonhap) -- Russia has lost up to a battalion of North Korean soldiers over the past two...
The TTP and the Pakistan-Afghanistan Conundrum
It’s hard to imagine that cross-border airstrikes will serve the desired goal of ending the rising level of violence and...
Heavy snow in Britain causes travel disruption, power cuts – World News
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in...
CDP chief Noda rejects grand coalition with LDP
Ise, Mie Pref. – Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, on...
Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 4, 2025
Women in traditional attire from the ancient Heian period play "karuta," a traditional Japanese card game, during an annual New...
LG approves appointment of CEO of the Delhi Waqf Board, slams AAP govt for treating issue casually
New Delhi , January 4 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Saturday approved the appointment of IAS officer Azimul...
Massive rallies for, against Yoon’s impeachment cause tension, traffic chaos
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- Tens of thousands of people gathered in Seoul on Saturday to rally for or against...
Massive rallies for, against Yoon’s impeachment cause tension, traffic chaos
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- Tens of thousands of people gathered in Seoul on Saturday to rally for or against...
N. Korea’s leader praises national women’s football team’s World Cup victory
SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met with athletes from the national women's football team...
Will India Lean Into the China Thaw in 2025? – The Diplomat
Reversing the trend that India and China ties have witnessed in the last half-decade, the coming year is unusually optimistic....
Syria to resume int’l flights at Damascus airport – World News
Syria's Damascus International Airport will begin receiving international flights starting Tuesday, Ashhad al-Salibi, chairman of the Syrian General Authority of...
Iga Swiatek carries Poland into United Cup semifinals
Sydney – Poland returned to the semifinals of the United Cup mixed team tournament for the third straight year after...
BREAKING NEWS: Nippon Steel says it is "disappointed" by Biden's decision
BREAKING NEWS: Nippon Steel says it is "disappointed" by Biden's decision ==Kyodo Source link
JAPAN-SAITAMA-NEW YEAR-DARUMA MARKET
(250103) -- SAITAMA, Jan. 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People buy Daruma dolls at a Daruma Market in Saitama, Japan, Jan....
(8th LD) Investigators halt execution of warrant to detain Yoon after standoff at presidential residence
(ATTN: ADDS responses from investigators, security team in paras 2, 6-8)By Kim Soo-yeon and Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Yonhap)...
(8th LD) Investigators halt execution of warrant to detain Yoon after standoff at presidential residence
(ATTN: ADDS responses from investigators, security team in paras 2, 6-8)By Kim Soo-yeon and Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Yonhap)...
Spy agency open to possibility 2 spotted children could be offspring of N.K. leader’s sister
SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's spy agency said Friday it is open to the possibility that two children...
Challenges for Lai Ching-te’s Hawaiian Shirt Diplomacy – The Diplomat
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s recent Pacific tour to Hawai‘i, Guam, and Taiwan’s remaining Asian diplomatic partners – the Marshall Islands,...
Justin Thomas ‘fully capable’ of year like Scottie Scheffler had in 2024
Even though he is 2½ years removed from his most recent PGA Tour victory, Justin Thomas remains a confident player.The...
Kyodo News Digest: Jan. 2, 2025
People watch the year's first sunrise on Jan. 1, 2025, in Futaba, a northeastern Japan town that co-hosts the crippled...
Japan's largest mobile carrier reports system glitch due to cyberattack
TOKYO, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Japan's NTT Docomo Inc. said Thursday it suffered a cyberattack that caused a website failure...
Hyundai’s 5 EV models subject to U.S. tax credit
SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group's five electric vehicle (EV) models will be subject to the U.S. tax...
National Assembly speaker presses acting President Choi to fill seat at Constitutional Court
SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Yonhap) -- National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on Thursday pressed acting President Choi Sang-mok to fill the...
Military denies allegations it sent leaflets across border to induce N.K. provocation
SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military on Thursday rejected allegations that it sent anti-Pyongyang leaflets to North Korea...
Indonesia Scales Back Planned VAT Hike, Will Apply Only to Luxury Goods – The Diplomat
Indonesia has diluted a planned hike in the country’s value added tax (VAT) due to growing public discontent, just hours...
South Korea police raid Jeju Air, airport over fatal crash – World News
AFPPolice officers conduct a raid at Muan International Airport in Muan, some 288 kilometers southwest of Seoul, on January 2,...
China’s first marine-themed post office opens in Tianjin
(ECNS) -- China’s first marine-themed post office stared operation in Tianjin Municipality on Wednesday. It is the first of its...
Shed your skin and reinvent yourself in the Year of the Snake
A transformative 12 months lie ahead as we leave the fearless Year of the Dragon and enter the visionary Year...
Japan’s Ibu Yamazaki aiming high in NCAA after injury return
After losing an entire season to a major knee injury, Japanese basketball prospect Ibu Yamazaki is back on the court...
Japan's House of Representatives Speaker signs condolence book in memory of former PM Manmohan Singh
Tokyo , January 1 (ANI): Japan's House of Representatives Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga, visited the Indian Embassy in Tokyo and signed...
(4th LD) Yoon’s senior aides offer to resign after acting president appoints key justices
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in 6th para) SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Yonhap) -- Senior aides of impeached President Yoon Suk...
(4th LD) Yoon’s senior aides offer to resign after acting president appoints key justices
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in 6th para) SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Yonhap) -- Senior aides of impeached President Yoon Suk...
N. Korea briefly reports on Xi’s sending of New Year’s greeting to Kim without details
SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Wednesday briefly reported on Chinese President Xi Jinping's sending of a New...
Meera Gopal on the Asia-Pacific at COP29 – The Diplomat
Magazine “All in all, vulnerable countries lamented that was a lost opportunity for collective action and the outcome did not...
S. Korea investigators vow to execute Yoon arrest warrant – World News
AFPA supporter of impeached South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol holds a placard showing a picture of the president as...
Insights丨Global experts envision new opportunities in China’s economic perspective and regional collaboration
Otaviano Canuto, senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South and former vice president and executive director at...
In quake-hit Noto region, residents get ready to welcome the new year
Suzu, Ishikawa Pref. – Municipalities in the Noto Peninsula damaged by a massive earthquake on Jan. 1, 2024, geared up...
Roki Sasaki may meet 1 or 2 more MLB teams before decision
Coveted Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki may meet with one or two more teams before deciding which he wants to sign...
Nifty, Sensex opens with selling pressure on last trading day of 2024, Bank, IT,
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , December 31 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened with selling pressure at the end of 2024, marking the...
BOK buys net US$192 mln in market-smoothing operations in Q3
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea said Tuesday it had bought a net US$192 million in the...
Acting President Choi pledges comprehensive efforts to overcome ‘unprecedented’ challenges
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Choi Sang-mok pledged comprehensive efforts to help stabilize state affairs...
N. Korea appears to be building new 4,000-ton warship with vertical launching system
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has launched the construction of what appears to be a 4,000-ton frigate equipped...
Ethnic Rebel Group Announces Seizure of Key Town in Western Myanmar – The Diplomat
An ethnic Rakhine armed group has claimed the seizure of another township in Rakhine State in western Myanmar, vowing to...
Appeals court upholds verdict in Trump sexual abuse case – World News
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a jury verdict ordering President-elect Donald Trump to pay US$5 million for sexually...
EU urged to seek ‘win-win’ tariff position
A SAIC model is driven into a cargo ship headed to Europe. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn) Imposing duties has never...
South Korea investigators seek arrest warrant for Yoon over martial law
Seoul – Investigators probing South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law said Monday they sought...
Social media changing Japan election landscape with risks
Elections in 2024 in Japan, both regional and national, highlighted social media's influence, with underdog candidates surprisingly winning after positive...
Power outage leaves Shinkansen passengers stranded for 4 hours in northern Japan
TOKYO, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- A power outage left 260 passengers on board a Shinkansen bullet train stranded for about...
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- Source link
(2nd LD) Investigators seek arrest warrant for Yoon in first for sitting president
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in last 3 paras)By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- A joint investigation team...
(LEAD) N. Korea’s Kim visits new fish farm, urges regional economic development: KCNA
(ATTN: UPDATES with comment from unification ministry in last para)By Park Boram SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader...
Japan Approves 9.4 Percent Increase in Defense Spending for FY2025 – The Diplomat
Japan keeps striving hard to expedite its defense buildup to cope with rising military threats posed by three nuclear-armed neighbors,...
Turkey targets more Chinese tourists by 2025, promoting new horizons – World News
Turkey is drawing increasing numbers of Chinese tourists to iconic sites like Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus, while also promoting lesser-known...
EU official expects closer green cooperation with China as EU-China relations celebrate 50 years
The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the European Union and China, as well as the...
Japan preparing to create disaster management agency
Japan is preparing to create a disaster management agency responsible for everything from disaster preparedness to reconstruction, learning from past...
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, wife Mamiko expecting 1st child
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani said Saturday that he and his wife Mamiko are expecting their first child....
‘Shapes and Sizes. The Many Forms of Japanese Prints’ in Japan Museum SieboldHuis. – Holland Times
Size matters! In this groundbreaking exhibition,Japan Museum SieboldHuis presents the enormous variety inshapes and formats of Japanese printmaking. To begin...
Five Factors That Catapulted Arakan Army to Unprecedented Success Against the Myanmar Military – The Diplomat
Of all the ethnic armed organizations operating in Myanmar, the Arakan Army has managed to bring under its control the...
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani president over ‘tragic incident’ in Russian airspace – World News
Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized for the "tragic incident" in Russian airspace during a phone talk with his Azerbaijani counterpart...
Cradle of Civilization: Cultural significance of China's wooden arch bridges
Cradle of Civilization: Cultural significance of China's wooden arch bridges Source link
Trump asks Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump thrust himself into the high-stakes fight over the fate of TikTok in the United States by...
Earthquake alert (automated)
The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Dec. 28, 2024, 4:10 a.m....
EAM Jaishankar express grief over passing of auto industry leader Osamu Suzuki
New Delhi , December 28 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his grief over the passing of former Suzuki...
South Korean Acting President Han Duck-soo Impeached – The Diplomat
On December 27, the South Korean National Assembly passed a bill calling for the impeachment of South Korean Prime Minister...
German president dissolves parliament, snap elections due in February – World News
ReutersGerman President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolves the German parliament, the Bundestag, during a statement to the media, after Chancellor Olaf Scholz...
10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21
1.World snooker number one Judd Trump has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, according to...
Uranium detected in extracted Fukushima nuclear fuel debris
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency said Thursday that uranium has been detected in nuclear fuel debris extracted from one of...
Japan’s MUFG Bank suffers online banking glitch, may be cyberattack
KYODO NEWS - 5 hours ago - 00:00 | Others BREAKING NEWS: Japan's MUFG Bank suffers online banking glitch, may...
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Dec. 26
ISLAMABAD/KABUL -- Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday that the country's security forces conducted anti-terror operations in border...
Martial law probe into intelligence commander transferred to military prosecution
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A probe into the top military intelligence commander's alleged involvement in martial law operations has...
Martial law probe into intelligence commander transferred to military prosecution
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A probe into the top military intelligence commander's alleged involvement in martial law operations has...
(LEAD) S. Korea sanctions 15 N. Korean IT workers, 1 entity over illicit funding for nuclear, missile programs
(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 4-6, 10-12) By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Thursday it...
Bangladesh’s Bid to Rewrite History – The Diplomat
Bangladesh founder-President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s stature in the country’s public life has been diminishing since the ouster of his daughter,...
Japan Airlines’ system restores after cyberattack – World News
Japan Airlines said Thursday that its network system has been restored after a cyberattack earlier in the day disrupted luggage...
Innovation drives transformation of Zhejiang economic development zones
Located in the south of the Yangtze River Delta, Ningbo Economic and Technological Development Zone (NETDZ) shines as a pearl...
32 survivors as Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan – An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet with 67 people on board crashed on Wednesday in western Kazakhstan after...
Japan to ease visa requirements, agrees on top China diplomat visit
Japan and China on Wednesday continued efforts to improve bilateral ties, with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya outlining a plan...
Senior CPC official meets Japanese FM in Beijing
BEIJING, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central...
Parliamentary-gov’t consultative body on stabilizing state affairs unlikely to be launched as scheduled: official
SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- The launch of a consultative body between the rival parties and the government aimed at...
Parliamentary-gov’t consultative body on stabilizing state affairs unlikely to be launched as scheduled: official
SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- The launch of a consultative body between the rival parties and the government aimed at...
Zelenskyy says more than 3,000 N. Korean troops killed, wounded in Russian frontline
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- More than 3,000 North Korean troops have been killed or wounded in Russia's western frontline...
The Rise of a Youth-Led Political Party in Bangladesh – The Diplomat
The student-citizen leadership that spearheaded Bangladesh’s largest mass uprising, known as the July Revolution, is now divided into three distinct...
Pakistani airstrikes kill 51 in Afghanistan: Afghan caretaker gov’t – World News
At least 51 people, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes by the Pakistani military in the border regions...
How smart could robots be?
Hangzhou City, located in Zhejiang Province, is renowned for its technological innovation, and is also one of the leading cities...
Japan aims for 60% emissions cut by 2035 in target seen as lax
Japan is pushing through a new target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2035, even as the plan...
Kyodo News Digest: Dec. 24, 2024
Ginzan Onsen hot spring resort is snow-covered in Obanazawa in Yamagata Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 23, 2024. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo...
India's forex sufficient to meet 11 months of imports, 96 pc of external debt: RBI
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , December 24 (ANI): India's foreign exchange reserves (Forex) are sufficient to meet the more than 11 months...
Crypto mogul Kwon’s appeal against extradition verdict rejected at Constitutional Court
ROME, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- Montenegro's Constitutional Court has dismissed an appeal lodged by South Korean crypto mogul Do Kwon...
Military rejects claim over cover-up attempt in N.K. drone allegations
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- The military on Tuesday dismissed suspicions it could have intentionally set fire to a warehouse...
N. Korea presumed to disband all organizations dealing with inter-Korean issues: Seoul
By Park Boram SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is presumed to have disbanded all of its roughly 10...
Are Bangladesh and Pakistan Relations Moving Toward Rapprochement? – The Diplomat
On December 19, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus held bilateral talks on the...
Suspect in UnitedHealth executive’s killing pleads not guilty to murder, terrorism charges – World News
ReutersLuigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth Group chief executive Brian Thompson, appears in Manhattan Supreme Court for...
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya to visit China
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya is invited to visit China on December 25, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning...
Support planned for roadside rest stations as regional development hubs
The infrastructure ministry plans to promote regional development centering around Japan's "michi no eki" roadside rest stations by creating a...
Sri Lanka-based investment scammers target Japanese: ex-local worker
An organization in Sri Lanka posing as an IT company is recruiting locals who speak Japanese to target Japanese nationals...
"Delhi ka AQI hua 500 paar, Yamuna mein hai pollution ki bahar, thank you Kejriwal Sarkar": BJP
New Delhi , December 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released a 'Aarop Patra' against Aam Aadmi Party Chief...
(LEAD) Acting President Han, new CFC commander reaffirm commitment to robust security posture
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS photo, details in first 6 paras) SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Han Duck-soo...
(LEAD) Acting President Han, new CFC commander reaffirm commitment to robust security posture
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS photo, details in first 6 paras) SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Han Duck-soo...
(LEAD) N. Korea preparing for additional troop deployment, suicide drone supply to Russia: Seoul
(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 6, 9, 13-14, photo, byline)By Lee Minji and Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) --...
Securitization of China in US Governors’ Rhetoric Since 2022 – The Diplomat
While many U.S. subnational actors have reciprocated PRC efforts to reconnect, a growing number of governors and state legislators have...
New York police arrest man for setting subway rider on fire – World News
ReutersA man wanted for questioning by the New York Police Department (NYPD), in connection with the death of a woman...
National Supervisory Commission rectifies over 700 landscaping vanity projects in China: report
The National Supervisory Commission (NSC) carried out in-depth probes into vanity projects, leading to the rectification or suspension of over...
Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?
As pressure mounts to decarbonize the power sector amid the threat of climate change, the government has proposed greatly expanding...
Japan to order Google to stop violating antitrust law: sources
Japan's competition watchdog plans to order U.S. IT giant Google to halt violations of the country's antitrust law, sources familiar...
Japanese anime industry sales top 3 trln yen for 1st time
TOKYO, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- The market size of Japan's anime industry has topped the 3-trillion-yen mark for the first...
Kia to launch compact SUV ‘Syros’ in India next year
SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp., South Korea's second-biggest carmaker by sales, said Sunday it will launch the compact...
(LEAD) Main opposition urges acting president to sign special counsel bills or face consequences
(ATTN: ADDS details in last 2 paras) SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Sunday...
N. Korean leader attends ceremony for rebuilt houses in flood-hit area: KCNA
SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended a ceremony marking the completion of houses rebuilt...
Wither Tibet in the Climate Agenda? – The Diplomat
On November 12, at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)...
Australian Open to provide platform for pickleball from 2025
The Australian Open will embrace one of the fastest growing sports in the world when it hosts the inaugural AO...
Honda, Nissan to consider building vehicles at each other’s plants
Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. will consider launching a manufacturing partnership in which they will build vehicles at...
8 killed in multiple early morning fires across Japan
TOKYO, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Eight people were killed in multiple fires across Japan on Saturday, local media reported. Two...
USFK soldier dies in flight-related accident at Camp Humphreys
SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Yonhap) -- An American helicopter repair soldier stationed in South Korea died earlier this week in a...
USFK soldier dies in flight-related accident at Camp Humphreys
SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Yonhap) -- An American helicopter repair soldier stationed in South Korea died earlier this week in a...
N. Korea slams S. Korea-U.S.-Japan talks on Indo-Pacific as ‘insult’ to peace
SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Saturday lambasted a recent trilateral meeting between South Korea, the United States...
With Indonesia’s XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger, Telecom Consolidation Marches on – The Diplomat
The wireless telecom business is not an easy one to be in. It requires huge investments in physical infrastructure as...
Trump requires EU to buy US oil and gas or face tariffs – World News
US President-elect Donald Trump has warned the European Union that it must commit to buying large amounts of US oil...
Police raided suspect’s home to arrest him after fatal Kitakyushu stabbing
A dramatic raid in which police shattered the windows of a home in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, ended the search for...
An hour with President Zelenskyy
More than 1,000 days have passed since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Russia has...
Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged at 0.25 pct
© Provided by Xinhua The Bank of Japan is pictured in Tokyo, Japan, March 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)<span style="font-family:Consolas;f Source...
Regional GDP grows 3.3 pct in 2023 on advance in manufacturing sector
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Yonhap) -- The gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in South Korea rose 3.3 percent...
S. Korean workers spend average 74 mins daily on commuting
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Yonhap) -- The average commuting time for South Korean workers is over 70 minutes...
(LEAD) N. Korea’s flood victims brought to Pyongyang write letters of thanks to leader Kim
(ATTN: CLARIFIES headline; ADDS more details in paras 2, 7-8, byline)By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korean...
US Governors and State Legislators’ Shifting Approaches Toward China Since 2022 – The Diplomat
Under Chinese President Xi Jinping’s leadership, especially since his third term, maintaining and expanding local exchanges has become a priority...
Amazon workers on strike across multiple US warehouses – World News
United Amazon workers from many warehouses in the United States have announced a strike beginning Thursday after they failed to...
Tsuneo Watanabe, editor-in-chief of Yomiuri Shimbun Group, dies at 98
Tsuneo Watanabe, the representative director and editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun Group, died on Thursday at a hospital in Tokyo,...
Japanese media baron Tsuneo Watanabe dies at 98
Tsuneo Watanabe, a media baron known for wielding influence over Japanese politics through The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper which has the...
Amit Shah accuses Congress of being "anti-BR Ambedkar", takes dig at Kharge over resignation demand
New Delhi , December 19 (ANI): Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha witnessed adjournments on Wednesday with the Congress and other...
Seoul shares open sharply lower after Fed rate cut; won sharply down
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares started over 1.8 percent lower Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its...
Finance minister warns of short-term market volatility following U.S. rate cut
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok on Thursday forecast heightened volatility in South Korea's...
(LEAD) U.S. assesses Russia may be close to accepting N. Korea’s nuclear weapons program: Washington envoy
(ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks in paras 6-14)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- The United States believes Russia...
ASEAN Needs to Rethink Its Myanmar Strategy – The Diplomat
On December 19-20, Thailand will host regional representatives in their latest meetings on the Myanmar crisis. Neighboring countries will first...
Suspects over murder of General Kirillov detained: Russian investigators – World News
ReutersA view shows a scene of an explosion in which, according to Russia's investigative committee, Russian general Igor Kirillov and...
Xi urges deepening rural reform, building up strength in agriculture
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged further deepening rural reform and making solid advances toward the goal of building up...
Whaling activist freed after Denmark rejects Japan extradition
Copenhagen – Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was on Tuesday released from detention in Greenland, after Denmark decided to refuse a...
Honda, Nissan mull operating under holding company: source
KYODO NEWS - 2 minutes ago - 07:27 | Others BREAKING NEWS: Honda, Nissan mull operating under holding company: source...
'Karate Kids: Legends' trailer: Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio's performance leave fans excited
Los Angeles , December 17 (ANI): And the wait is finally over! The first trailer for 'Karate Kids: Legends' has...
U.N. Security Council to hold briefing on N.K.-Russia military cooperation
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. Security Council (UNSC) is set to hold a briefing later...
U.N. Security Council to hold briefing on N.K.-Russia military cooperation
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. Security Council (UNSC) is set to hold a briefing later...
U.N. Security Council to hold briefing on N.K.-Russia military cooperation
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. Security Council (UNSC) is set to hold a briefing later...
The Fall of Bashar al-Assad May Not Be Good News for the Taliban – The Diplomat
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad marks a turning point not only for Syria but also for Islamist movements worldwide. For...
Russian lieutenant general, assistant killed in Moscow explosion – World News
A Russian lieutenant general and his assistant were killed by an explosion in a Moscow residential building on Tuesday morning....
Sino-French cultural exhibition kicks off to celebrate bilateral diplomatic ties
(ECNS) -- A special exhibition titled “The Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles -- China-France Cultural Encounters in the...
Zakir Hussain, peerless Indian tabla player, dies at 73
Zakir Hussain, a peerless Indian tabla player who transcended genres and brought classical Indian music to a global audience, died...
BREAKING NEWS: Trump says he could meet Japan PM before returning to White House
BREAKING NEWS: Trump says he could meet Japan PM before returning to White House ==Kyodo Source link
China Focus: Chinese AI companies pursue opportunities in international cooperation
NANJING, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- A made-in-China drone, equipped with a high-definition camera and sensors, soared over the solar panels...
(LEAD) U.S. sanctions N.K. generals accompanying N.K. troops dispatched to Russia
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Monday sanctioned two...
(LEAD) U.S. sanctions N.K. generals accompanying N.K. troops dispatched to Russia
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Monday sanctioned two...
(LEAD) U.S. sanctions N.K. generals accompanying N.K. troops dispatched to Russia
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Monday sanctioned two...
Will Trump Reopen Back-Channel Diplomacy with North Korea? – The Diplomat
By nominating Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz as his secretary of state and national security adviser, respectively, U.S. President-elect Donald...
S. Korea’s constitutional court to prioritize Yoon’s impeachment case – World News
ReutersProtesters take part in a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial...
S. Korea’s constitutional court picks presiding justice for Yoon’s impeachment case
South Korea's constitutional court picked Cheong Hyung-sik, widely seen as conservative, as a presiding justice for President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment...
Latest scandal raises fresh questions about U.K.’s Prince Andrew
London – Revelations that a suspected Chinese spy became a confidant of Britain's Prince Andrew have renewed scrutiny of King...
Kyodo News Digest: Dec. 15, 2024
A giant "ema" votive tablet with an illustration of a snake stands at the Domyoji Tenmangu shrine in Fujiidera, Osaka...
Feature: Tracing wartime footprints in Hong Kong's outlying island
HONG KONG, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- One early winter morning, 78-year-old Chen Kaixin stood among a crowd of tourists at...
(3rd LD) Prosecution says Yoon defied summons, plans 2nd order
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 6-7) SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors said President Yoon Suk Yeol did not...
(3rd LD) Prosecution says Yoon defied summons, plans 2nd order
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 6-7) SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors said President Yoon Suk Yeol did not...
(LEAD) Trump picks ex-Ambassador to Germany Grenell as envoy for ‘special missions’ on N. Korea, other issues
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS more details in paras 8-10)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump...
South Korean President Impeached by Legislature After Self Coup Attempt – The Diplomat
On December 14, the National Assembly of South Korea passed a bill calling for impeaching South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol....
S. Korean prosecution says impeached President Yoon defies summons – World News
ReutersPeople celebrate after South Korean parliament passed a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law...
Why was Wang Dayuan known as the “Marco Polo of the East”?
By Wu Pengquan, Jiang Tao from CNS In the context of Chinese maritime history, the expeditions undertaken by Zheng He...
Japan ready to team up with Trump over North Korea abduction issue
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi on Saturday showed optimism for cooperating with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump over the issue...
Kyodo News Digest: Dec. 14, 2024
Photo taken at a research lab of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. in Naraha in the northeastern Japan prefecture...
China Sports Weekly (12.8-12.14)
BEIJING, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. Tang, Qin clinch golds...
(ROUNDUP) Nat’l Assembly votes to impeach Yoon over failed martial law bid
(ATTN: UPDATES with NSC meeting led by acting president)By Lee Haye-ah and Yi Wonju SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- The...
(ROUNDUP) Nat’l Assembly votes to impeach Yoon over failed martial law bid
(ATTN: UPDATES with NSC meeting led by acting president)By Lee Haye-ah and Yi Wonju SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- The...
Key developments on North Korea this week
SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week. ---------- Dec. 9 -- Ex-defense...
Trump’s Inauguration Invitation to China’s Xi Jinping Is a Slap in the Face to Uyghurs – The Diplomat
Since being reelected to a second term as president of the United States, Donald Trump’s cabinet appointments have reignited debates...
S. Korea’s parliament passes impeachment motion against President Yoon – World News
South Korea's parliament on Saturday passed the second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration, after...
Who is playing the ‘magic flute’ in the South China Sea?
(ECNS)--The Philippines has fueled tensions in the South China Sea, violating China's sovereignty and undermining regional stability. There is always...
China eyes negotiations as Trump threatens new tariffs
BEIJING – As Donald Trump steps up his tariff threats against China, Beijing is moving to beat the U.S. president-elect...
Kyodo News Digest: Dec. 13, 2024
Photo taken on Nov. 12, 2024, shows Christmas trees decorated with crystal glass set up for display in the pond...
FOCUS | China holds national commemoration for Nanjing Massacre victims
© Provided by Xinhua The 11th national memorial ceremony for the Nanjing Massacre victims is held at the Memorial Hall...
(LEAD) KBO Golden Glove winner Kim Do-yeong wants to keep collecting trophies
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, photos; UPDATES with win; ADDS comments throughout)By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- After enjoying a...
Minor opposition leader Cho Kuk set to begin his imprisonment Monday
SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- Minor party leader Cho Kuk is set to begin his two-year prison sentence next week...
Summary of inter-Korean news this week
SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week. ------------Library on unification, N. Korea...
How China Could Emerge as an Unexpected Beneficiary From Assad’s Downfall in Syria – The Diplomat
When Hafez al-Assad, an Alawite minority member, seized control of the Ba’ath Party in Syria in 1970, he faced a...
S. Korea’s parliament reports 2nd impeachment motion against President Yoon – World News
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13 injured in explosion in Jilin province
Thirteen people were injured in an explosion in a residential community in Liaoyuan city, Jilin province on Thursday evening, according...
New Japanese condos now cost 10 times average salary, study shows
New condominiums are costing more than 10 times the average annual salary in Japan, according to data released by Tokyo...
A-bomb survivor experiences on display in Oslo after Nobel prize win
An exhibition on Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading group of atomic bomb survivors that won this year's Nobel Peace Prize, has...
Hamady Diop among San Diego FC's expansion draft picks
(Photo credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images) San Diego FC selected five players, including 2023 MLS SuperDraft No. 1 overall pick Hamady...
(LEAD) Seoul shares up for 3rd day on bargain hunting amid political turmoil
(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom, photo) SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks jumped more than 1.6 percent...
(LEAD) 6th lawmaker of ruling party says to vote for Yoon’s impeachment
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with more details; ADDS photo)By Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- A seventh...
N. Korea reports martial law turmoil in S. Korea for 2nd day
By Park Boram SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's state media reported on the martial law turmoil