Ex-South Korean leader plans to give up dogs from North Korea's Kim
South Korea's former President Moon Jae-in plans to give up a pair of dogs sent by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a gift following their 2018 summit.
Mon Nov 07 2022
S.Korea's Moon promises final push for N.Korea peace
Moon said his outreach to North Korea had been enabled by a large military buildup that helped make South Korea safer.
Mon Jan 03 2022
S.Korea's Moon pardons disgraced former president Park
Park's predecessor Lee Myung-bak, who is also imprisoned on corruption charges, however, was not pardoned.
Fri Dec 24 2021
Thinner and contrite, Samsung's leader walks out of jail on parole
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee, convicted of bribery and embezzlement, walked out of prison on parole today.
Fri Aug 13 2021
South, North Korea have restored hotlines as leaders seek to rebuild ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have exchanged multiple letters since April and agreed to reconnect the hotlines.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Japan, S.Korea leaders summit in limbo amid uproar over sexual innuendo
Suga and Moon were planning to discuss issues that have strained relations over generations.
Mon Jul 19 2021
No Psy but BTS play on as Seoul bans fast gym music
The regulations aim at stopping gym-goers from breathing too hard or splashing sweat on others.
Tue Jul 13 2021
South Korean military member arrested over suspected sexual abuse
The master sergeant has been arrested for sexually harassing and injuring a female colleague, which led to her taking her own life.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Korea's business leaders call on Moon to free jailed Samsung boss Lee
Business leaders have highlighted the need for Lee to be active to retain South Korea's leading position in the chip industry.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Biden says two-state solution 'only answer' to Israel, Palestine
A two-state solution is the only answer to a conflict between Israel and Palestine, US President Joe Biden said Friday, rejecting any shift in his commitment to Israel's security.
Sat May 22 2021
South Korea's Moon to be second leader and second Asian welcomed by Biden
Moon hopes to secure an agreement with Washington for stop-gap supplies of COVID-19 vaccines.
Fri May 21 2021
South Korean students shave heads in protest over Japan's nuclear waste water plan
More than 30 South Korean college students shaved their heads in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul.
Wed Apr 21 2021
South Korea's Moon replaces PM, cabinet ministers after election defeat
Moon named Kim Boo-kyum, a former interior minister and four-term lawmaker, to succeed Chung Sye-kyun as prime minister.
Fri Apr 16 2021
S. Korea's Moon hails prototype fighter jet as 'new era' of defence independence
Moon said South Korea will have at least 40 of the new jets combat-ready by 2028, and 140 by 2032.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Moon gets AstraZeneca shot as South Korea expands COVID-19 vaccine drive
The KDCA allowed people carrying out a key public mission such as a diplomatic or military task to be vaccinated starting this month.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Sarawak floods: Number of evacuees dips to slightly above 9,000
Continuous heavy rain at the severe level is also expected to occur in several areas in Sabah and Sarawak until tomorrow.
Tue Feb 04 2025
China hits back with tariffs on US goods after Trump imposes new levies
China's Finance Ministry said it would impose levies of 15% for U.S. coal and LNG and 10% for crude oil, farm equipment and some autos.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Trump says there is 'great interest' in TikTok
Trump says there is a lot of interest in TikTok, as his administration seeks to broker a sale of the popular app.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Indonesia police arrest 56 men at Jakarta "gay sex party"
The men were arrested at a South Jakarta hotel after a "same-sex sex party".
Tue Feb 04 2025
[COLUMNIST] Programming humanity: Infusing AI with timeless ethical values
In today's rapidly evolving AI landscape, imbuing systems with ethical principles is central to both technological and social discourse.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Why Trump’s tariffs can’t solve America’s fentanyl crisis
The US faces a decades-long drug crisis, and efforts to regulate, legislate, or incarcerate have failed to curb consumption.
Tue Feb 04 2025
DeepSeek gives Europe's tech firms a chance to catch up in global AI race
DeepSeek's emergence is changing the landscape for AI, offering companies access to the technology at a fraction of the cost.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Bursa Malaysia opens higher on bargain hunting after US delays tariffs
The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI increased 4.75 points to 1,558.38 against Monday's close of 1,553.63.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Apple raises concern over first porn app on iPhone under EU rules
Since it first opened the App Store on iPhones in 2008, Apple has controlled what apps could be downloaded to the devices.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Stocks bounce, dollar on a rollercoaster as US tariffs paused
A 10% levy on Chinese goods appears likely to proceed and recovery for Asian stocks was more muted.
Tue Feb 04 2025