The United States launched a probe into China's shipping industry

China imposed sanctions on five American subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean on Tuesday, accusing them of supporting a US government investigation into the shipping industry, as tit-for-tat port fees took effect.

U.S. Army may soon test South Korea’s new wheeled K9A2 howitzer

Hanwha Aerospace USA announced the production of the wheeled variant of the K9A2 self-propelled howitzer, with testing by the US Army scheduled in early 2026. Hanwha Aerospace USA announced on October 9, 2025, that it has begun manufacturing a...

AUSA 2025: Hanwha try to revive munitions production across the West

Hanwha Aerospace is in talks with the US Government to localise energetics production in a government owned and company operated model. Broadly speaking, the energetics field include projectiles that rapidly release energy such as explosives,...

Global markets tumble as Beijing imposes new ban on U.S. shipping and Bessent vows China ‘will be hurt the most’ if it doesn’t surrender

Global stock markets fell after China banned certain U.S. shipping firms and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “if they want to slow down the global economy, they will be hurt the most.” Asian and European indexes all dropped on the news, and...

The cost of a crypto promise: Seoul court orders Wemade to deliver $7mn in tokens

Promising tokens before they exist is a common practice in the crypto industry – but also has the potential of becoming a legal and economic landmine. A recent Seoul court ruling against Wemade Co. shows how quickly a ‘future token’ promise can...

Hey, don't blame us: Cambodian tourism industry, officials nonplussed by Korean response to scam crimes

Published: 14 Oct. 2025, 19:35 Homepage of The Phnom Penh Times [SCREEN CAPTURE] The Cambodian tourism industry protested Korea's failure to "differentiate between scam operations and tourism," after days of headlines filled with news of Cambodian...

9 Things That Are Cheaper in South Korea Compared to Singapore

If you’ve ever come home from Seoul with a suitcase full of face masks, clothes, and cafe receipts, you’ll know this: South Korea can be a surprisingly affordable playground, especially when compared to Singapore. From skincare treatments to...

First Thing Today | Grains weak on new China duties on US shipping

Good morning! Grain futures prices weaker overnight… As of 6:00 a.m. CDT, December corn was down 1/4 cent and hit a six-week low, November soybeans down 4 1/2 cents and hit a two-week low, and December HRW and SRW wheat futures markets were 3 1/2...

South Korea vs Paraguay Prediction and Betting Tips | October 14th 2025

South Korea will face Paraguay at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday in a friendly clash between the two nations. The home side have qualified for the FIFA World Cup in North America next year and are currently playing a series of friendlies...

South Korea Issues Urgent Evacuation Alerts Amid Unannounced North Korean Dam Release

Seoul, October 12, 2025 – In a move that has reignited longstanding tensions along the heavily fortified inter-Korean border, South Korean authorities issued evacuation alerts early Sunday morning after detecting signs of unannounced water...

Top S. Korean business leaders to visit U.S. amid AI project talks, trade negotiations

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- Heads of South Korea's major conglomerates are set to travel to the United States this week at the invitation of SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son to discuss cooperation on a massive artificial intelligence (AI)...

Lee touts video games as export driver, not cause of addiction

President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday touted South Korea's gaming industry as a driver for the nation's exports, saying it has the potential to rank among the top three gaming powerhouses. "For a resource-poor country like South Korea, a country...

RI's Lahadalia to join ASEAN ministers at Kuala Lumpur energy talks

Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA) - Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia is scheduled to represent Indonesia at the 43rd ASEAN Ministers Meeting on Energy (AMEM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 16–17, 2025. Lahadalia will join energy...

(LEAD) Seoul stocks down for 2nd day on renewed U.S.-China trade woes

(ATTN: ADDS bond yields in bottom) SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks returned earlier gains to close lower Tuesday amid renewed woes over a trade war between the United States and China. The local currency fell against the greenback....

Korean defence giant hit by China sanctions offers anti-ship missile to Manila

South Korean defence giant Hanwha’s proposal to sell its anti-ship missile to the Philippines around the same time Beijing imposed sanctions on its shipbuilding sector represents Seoul leaning towards defence industry cooperation with Washington...

JCDecaux's Daniel Hofer to Highlight Key Growth Drivers in OOH at WOO Seoul Forum

WOO has announced that long-time member of the WOO board where he represents JCDecaux, Daniel Hofer will reveal findings from a new study looking at identifying key success factors for OOH growth across international markets in a Keynote address...

Ksi Lisims LNG developer welcomes shift in political support for industry

Open this photo in gallery:An artist’s rendition of floating LNG facilities planned for the Ksi Lisims project, which hopes to export liquefied natural gas from Pearse Island, B.C.Ksi Lisims LNG/Ksi Lisims LNG The developer of a project seeking to...

China hits back at US on shipping with Hanwha curbs, new probe

SINGAPORE – China has threatened further retaliatory measures against US curbs on its shipping sector after sanctioning American entities of a South Korean shipping giant. The Ministry of Commerce said on Oct 14 it was placing limits on five US...

Why the US–Japan–South Korea trilateral agreement must evolve

The geographical map of Eurasia is once again forming competing blocs. On one side exists the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), led by China and Russia, which includes Central Asian countries and Iran, while North Korea – not an SCO member...

Sichuan pepper becomes major industry in NW China's Gansu

Nestled in the southeastern part of northwest China's Gansu Province, where Gansu, Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces meet, Wudu district of Longnan city enjoys a mild climate, distinct seasons, and abundant sunlight and water resources. It is one of...