Flanked by missiles, North Korea's Kim says US and South Korea threaten peace
Jong Un said his country's weapons development is necessary in the face of hostile policies from the United States and a military buildup in South Korea.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Japan eyes renewables, nuclear restart in race for 2030 climate goal
Japan, which has pledged carbon neutrality by 2050, nearly doubled in April its target for emissions cuts to 46 pct by 2030.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Two Koreas reopen hotlines as North urges South to mend ties
Pyongyang's official KCNA news agency had said the telephone links would be reconnected on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
Mon Oct 04 2021
FIFA Puskas Award winner Faiz Subri sees no prospects in Hungary
"I am therefore open to offers from any team which still has faith in my ability."
Wed Sep 29 2021
Apple, Google asked to turn in South Korea compliance plans by mid-October
The enforcement ordinance is expected to be drafted within six months or possibly earlier.
Wed Sep 29 2021
N.Korea fires missile, criticises U.S. 'hostile' policy
The missile was launched from the central north province of Jagang at around 6:40 a.m.
Tue Sep 28 2021
North Korea says hope is alive for peace, summit with South
North Korea is willing to consider another summit with South Korea if mutual respect between the neighbours can be assured.
Sun Sep 26 2021
Pop royalty in world-spanning gigs for climate, vaccines
Tens of thousands of spectators are due to attend the biggest concerts, on the condition of vaccination proof or negative COVID tests.
Sun Sep 26 2021
South Korea on alert for new Delta Plus COVID-19 variant
Some scientists have said the Delta Plus variant may be even more transmissible.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Olympics Archery: South Korean archer's short hair draws anti-feminist sentiment at home
Online abuse, calling her hairstyle "feminist", comes against a backdrop of rising anti-feminist sentiment among South Korean young men.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Exclusive-North, South Korea in talks over summit, reopening liaison office - Sources
The two Koreas are still technically at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a ceasefire.
Wed Jul 28 2021
South Korea reports new daily record amid Delta-driven surge
Genetic analysis of 2,381 infections last week found nearly 40 pct were the Delta variant.
Wed Jul 21 2021
COVID-19 resurgence to hit Asia-Pacific countries' Q3 economic performance - Moody's
The research house expected that Indonesia would be hit the hardest.
Mon Jul 12 2021
AstraZeneca vaccine rollout to continue in S. Korea: Authorities
A total of 570,000 million people in the country have already been administered with the product.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Online food delivery market grows 79 per cent in 2020 amid pandemic
The value of online food service transactions came to 17.4 trillion won (US$15.5 billion) last year, up 78.6 percent from the previous year.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024