South Korea
Drama in Seoul: The trading in South Korea was halted twice
A sharp selloff in artificial intelligence and technology stocks sent investors into aggressive profit–taking, igniting a global panic that threatens to shift the trend in the markets.
South Korea's military says it detained a North Korean soldier near border
North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports
Israel’s long-term challenge requires strategy beyond military power in Iran rivalry - opinion
The new superpower: The lesson that Israel must learn
The Seoul stock exchange surged by 218% this year. With similar starting conditions, including a continuous security threat, Israel still has a lot to learn.
Voices from the Arab press: Attacking civilians is never justified
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
From Hormuz to Beijing: How war is recasting China’s green energy strategy - opinion
The Iran war is making China’s green energy strategy more strategic at precisely the moment China’s solar sector is hitting the limits of overcapacity.
South Korea names Han Seongsook as first female PM pick in decades
Han Seongsook, who previously served as chief executive of South Korean internet giant Naver, is expected to lead the country in an AI transformation.
North Korea flaunts nuclear growth ahead of high-stakes Xi-Kim meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week as Kim Jong Un pushes for an "exponential" expansion of the country's nuclear arsenal and deepens ties with Russia.
Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea
"Authorities have yet to identify the victims because their bodies were severely damaged," a health official told the same briefing.
Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says
Saeed Koozechi, the Iranian ambassador to South Korea, denied Iran's role in the South Korean vessel attack, saying his country "took no part" in it, local news agency Yonhap News reported.
North Korea tests mix of enhanced ballistic, cruise missiles and artillery rockets
Having developed a series of long-range ballistic missiles and nuclear capabilities, North Korea has been steadily upgrading its conventional arsenal, vowing to deploy it near the South Korea border.
Is this the hotel with the longest bed in the world?
The extraordinary bed in the suite of a boutique hotel in South Korea stretches across the entire room, and it was born as part of an artistic project.
China signals strength while Washington leaves Beijing without gains - opinion
US–China summit in Beijing produces no breakthroughs, underscoring shifting global dynamics.
