‘Hope he’s alive’: South Korean on debt-repayment trip missing in Cambodia

As South Korean authorities continue investigating the recent death of a 22-year-old student in Cambodia, another case has emerged, this time involving a man in his 30s from Daegu who disappeared shortly after arriving in the Southeast Asian...

China-US shipping dispute deepens as Beijing sanctions arms of South Korean giant

Beijing has announced sanctions against a US ally over its alleged role in constraining China’s maritime and shipbuilding industries – marking an escalation in tensions in the strategic sector. The move came as Washington enforced port fees...

PepsiCo accelerator fuels food industry growth with real-world pilots

The GHAC APAC 2025 edition recently announced this year’s winning start-up, Beijing AIForce Technology at a ceremony in Shanghai, China. The firm pulled ahead from among 10 finallists across Australia, China, Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea...

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...

(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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Seoul stocks up late Tues. morning on chips, eased tariff concerns

SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded higher late Tuesday morning as foreign investors snapped up shares in tech and semiconductors amid eased woes over a possible trade war between the United States and China. The benchmark Korea...

KT, Palantir chiefs discuss AI expansion in Seoul

KT Corp. said Tuesday that its CEO Kim Young-shub held his first official meeting with Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp in Seoul to discuss strategies for expanding the use of Palantir’s artificial intelligence platforms across Korean...

China Escalates US Trade Fight With Some Curbs on Shipping

(Bloomberg) -- China sanctioned the US units of a South Korean shipping giant and threatened further retaliatory measures on the industry, the latest in a series of tit-for-tat moves as Beijing and Washington jockey for leverage before expected...

Seoul ADEX 2025 to highlight Korea's growing aerospace and defense capabilities

Published: 14 Oct. 2025, 07:00 Visitors look around the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, on Oct. 18, 2023. [JOONGANG ILBO] The largest and most ambitious display yet of...

Seoul stocks open sharply higher on chip rebound, eased trade war woes

South Korean stocks opened higher Tuesday as Samsung Electronics delivered a better-than-expected earnings guidance and US President Donald Trump softened rhetoric around tensions with China. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index...

KT, Palantir CEOs Meet in Korea to Expand AI Platform Across Industries

KT announced on October 14 that it held the first CEO-level meeting in Korea with global AI platform firm Palantir to discuss expanding the Palantir platform across domestic industries based on successful internal deployments. KT became Palantir’s...

South Korea to boost air defence with Gulfstream Global 6500

South Korea has engaged L3Harris Technologies for the provision of four Gulfstream Global 6500 aircraft in a move to enhance its air defence capabilities. These aircraft, featuring ELTA Systems’ EL/W-2085 dual-band conformal radar, will bolster...

South Korea to Set Up “Korean Desk” in Cambodia After Student’s Murder

Following the death of a South Korean student in Kampot province, South Korean police plan to launch a “Korean Desk” in Cambodia to handle cases involving Korean nationals, citing difficulties in cooperation with Cambodian police. Cambodia’s...

South Korean pear exports rebound after weather-hit harvest

Stable production volumes remain a prerequisite for expanding Korea's agricultural exports. Even with strong demand and developed sales channels, a lack of domestic production limits export capacity. Pears, along with strawberries, are regarded as...

Trump on track to meet with Xi in South Korea: Bessent

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump remains on track to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea in late October as the two sides try to de-escalate tensions over tariff threats and export controls, U.S. Treasury Secretary...

South Korean Startup’s AI Windshield Enhances Safety and Surveillance

In the rapidly evolving world of automotive technology, a South Korean startup named Vueroid is pushing boundaries by integrating artificial intelligence directly into vehicle windshields, promising to enhance safety and surveillance in ways that...