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US Army armoured vehicles gather to cross a river at a training field in Yeoncheon, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, on August 17. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

Opinion | Trump’s blunt remarks offer South Korea an opportunity

Reduced US-South Korea drills complicate Seoul’s security dilemma but are also a low-cost goodwill signal to Pyongyang that could create room for dialogue.

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South Korea

US, South Korea slash joint military drills by half as Trump eyes Kim summit

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South Korea

South Korea accelerates military self-reliance over Trump’s ‘unpredictability’

US-China relations

Wang Yi heads to Seoul as Trump cuts South Korea drills, opening door for China

Experts say US decision causes disquiet among regional partners and hands China a strategic opening to dilute US regional partnerships.

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Donald Trump posted a call to “substantially” reduce US-South Korea military drills a day before the allies began their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise. Photo: Handout
South Korea

Trump’s decision to scale back South Korea drills ‘makes no sense’

The decision threatens to undermine the South Koreans and Japanese, unnerve Nato and embolden the Chinese and North Koreans, one expert says.

South Korea

South Korea on edge over Trump’s call to cut military drills, goodwill for Kim

Trump appears to desire a diplomatic coup ahead of the midterm elections by hoping to announce another summit with Kim, analysts say.

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South Korea

In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat

As the country nears a February 2027 nationwide ban on breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs ‌for meat, some diners turn to black goat meat.

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South Koreans toast as they eat dog meat stews during Malbok, the last of Korea’s traditional hottest days of summer, at a restaurant selling dog meat and black goat meat stews in Seongnam, South Korea on Friday. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

South Korea’s president proposes formal end to Korean war talks with North

Lee Jae Myung says that through the talks, it may be possible to discuss steps to stop the expansion of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s night economy must focus on after-dark vibes, not events

Organising the biggest spectacles or boasting of the loudest nightlife matters less than understanding why people choose to stay out in the first place.

Hong Kong property

BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from pop superstars’ world tour

With BTS’ juggernaut world tour set to land in Hong Kong next year, the city’s hotels are tipped to see a Seoul-style surge in bookings.

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South Korean boy band BTS performs during the final of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Photo: AFP
North Korea

North Korea missile launch hints at upgraded weapons exports to Russia

North Korea usually reports launches but its silence in the recent tests raises the possibility they involved a top-secret new missile.

People in Seoul watch a news broadcast about a North Korean missile launch on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Travel

6 ‘glowcation’ destinations for your next beauty and wellness fix

A trip built around a wellness treatment, beauty ritual or targeted pharmacy haul, ‘glowcations’ are trending throughout the travel world.

China travel

China tops South Korea’s outbound travel charts as short-haul tourism surges

About 1.7 million South Koreans visited China in the first half of this year, up 16 per cent from the same period last year.

Food and Drinks

These 7 lesser-known Korean snacks are trending among visitors

From pork rice soup to K-pop star Jennie’s favourite banana-flavoured snacks, these foods are trending across TikTok, Instagram and Reddit.

Banana Kick (right) has long been a favourite in Korea, but the puffed corn snack became the focus of attention overseas after Blackpink’s Jennie named it one of her favourites last year. Melon Kick (left) has also become a favourite for some overseas enthusiasts. Photo: Courtesy of Nongshim
Indonesia

Indonesia’s Prabowo eyes North Korea trip. But no one’s invited him

While a visit could boost Indonesia’s diplomatic clout, it also threatens to raise another outcry about Prabowo’s frequent flights.

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto speaks at a press conference in Jakarta on Monday. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

South Korean president calls heatwave national disaster, deaths rise to 19

Authorities issued a heatwave warning for all of Seoul on Tuesday while the city of Yangsan recorded 42.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday.

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Video | At least 16 dead in South Korea’s historic heat crisis

The country’s president on Tuesday called on officials to protect vulnerable populations and a “fundamental overhaul” of South Korea’s crisis response system, citing a rise in extreme weather.

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South Korea

Hot topic: man in pink swimsuit causes stir at South Korean pool amid heatwave

Seoul residents have been heading to Han River swimming pools to cool down from the record heat.

A man is seen wearing a swimsuit at a Han River swimming pool. Photo: X
North Korea

North Korea advises citizens to eat dog meat to beat the summer heat

Dog meat soup has long been promoted by the North Korean government as a traditional health tonic.

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South Korea

South Korean graduates look to Japan to beat job shortage at home

Last year, 2,257 young South Koreans took jobs in Japan, marking a 47 per cent jump from 2024 and making Japan their top work destination.

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Heart and Seoul: South Korean nightlife scene reinvents to lure young customers

Nightlife operators are transforming their entertainment offerings to focus more on music genres and healthier options to draw customers.

Young clubbers gather to visit clubs and bars on Thursday night in Hongdae, Seoul. Photo: David D. Lee
South Korea

BTS concert drives South Korea’s Busan foreign tourist numbers to record high

Busan welcomed more than 2.42 million foreign visitors between January and June – a 43.9 per cent jump compared to the same period last year.

K-pop band BTS performs during the World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19. Photo: AFP
Technology

Opinion | In an era defined by AI, can work still be measured by the clock?

From Seoul to Taipei, Tokyo to Beijing, Asia is running a 21st century economy on a labour contract designed for the 20th century.

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South Korea

How South Korea can ease Brazilian concerns to unlock trade in South America

Money and technology transfer are the keys to opening the door to free trade with Mercosur members, according to analysts.

South Korea

Former South Korea president Yoon handed suspended term over campaign lies

Ruling adds to legal troubles for ousted leader who was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection earlier this year.

File footage of former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is shown on a news broadcast in Seoul. Photo: AP
China-South Korea relations

South Korea returns looted Qing dynasty lions to China in cultural diplomacy win

Experts believe the marble sculptures guarded an imperial residence before they were taken by Japanese invaders in the early 20th century.

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These Qing Dynasty lions, which stood outside a Seoul museum for more than 80 years, have been returned to China. Photo: Xinhua
South Korea

SK Group chief ordered to pay US$644 million in South Korea’s biggest divorce

If finalised, the High Court ruling means Chey Tae-won’s break from Roh Soh-yeong will be South Korea’s most expensive divorce ever.

South Korea

South Korea rethinks Yellow Envelope Act as labour union demands mount

Without clearer boundaries, the revised act could fuel labour disputes and create uncertainty for businesses and the economy, critics warn.

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