45 h. ago South Korean man arrested for killing 5 family members due to fears over debt

The deaths have sparked calls for harsher penalties for familicides, which make up a significant proportion of murders in the country.

Events

3 d. ago Tourist moved to tears after locals find her lost ring on Chinese beach

Many had volunteered to help, despite the language barrier.

Society

5 d. ago US looks to South Korea as it tries to revive shipbuilding and catch up to China

American and South Korean shipbuilders agree to cooperate in move analysts say could strengthen US power projection in the Indo-Pacific.

Politics

5 d. ago To beat Trump tariff price rise, Americans load up on South Korean sunscreen

Consumers are also stockpiling dried seaweed, hair bundles for wigs, cat food and wedding gowns.

Politics

6 d. ago Luxury malls in Beijing, Shanghai slash rents, change tenant mix as consumer spending dips

Mall vacancy rates in Beijing stood at 10.6 per cent last year and 9.5 per cent in Shanghai, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Politics

6 d. ago What South Korean tech giant Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trump’s tariff war

Samsung’s reliance on Vietnam will make it a primary victim should higher US tariffs take effect later this year, observers say.

Politics

6 d. ago China CEO influencer defends unruly mainland tourists despite feeling frustrated at times

Reality dating show star admits to ‘sometimes being annoyed’ by behaviour of Chinese tourists, issues warning over pandering to stereotypes.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Yoon Again’: calls for ousted South Korean president’s return as political rift deepens

Yoon Suk-yeol’s downfall seen among his supporters as not just a political misstep, but also a setback in country’s battle against communism.

Politics

9 d. ago South Korean man jailed for attempted murder over Chinese insult, revealing racial tensions

The incident occurred when one business partner in Seoul called the other Chinese, reflecting ongoing national identity tensions.

Events

1 week ago China launches pilot pet consignment service on selected Beijing

China launches pilot pet consignment service on selected Beijing-Shanghai high speed rail routes  Global Times

Politics

1 week ago South Korean military fires warning shots after North Korean soldiers cross border

South Korea’s military said about 10 North Korean soldiers returned to the North’s territory after the warning shots were fired.

Events

1 week ago North Korean soldiers cross tense DMZ border, South Korea fires warning shots

South Korea’s military said about 10 North Korean soldiers returned to the North’s territory after the warning shots were fired.

Events

1 week ago South Korean prosecutors close in on Yoon’s wife as election law breach case heats up

Investigators prepare to question Kim Keon-hee who also faces accusations including stock market manipulation.

Politics

1 week ago Beijing intervenes to steady markets, ‘Grand Theft Auto Shanghai’: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing’s response to tariff-driven turmoil to an ex-CIA official on US-China ties, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Politics

1 week ago Why do South Korean celebrities reveal divorces years later, despite shifting social views?

More South Korean stars are revealing their divorces years later, balancing privacy, public image, and societal expectations amid evolving attitudes.

Politics

2 w. ago South Korea’s Jeju unsettled by rise in crime as Chinese tourists return in droves

Official data shows Chinese visitors accounted for 66 per cent of foreign crimes between 2019 and 2023 67 per cent in 2023 alone.

Events

2 w. ago Chinese tourists plan stops to smell the cherry blossoms on holiday weekend

Ching Ming Festival trip bookings were up this year compared to last, travel platforms said, with particular interest in ‘flower tourism’.

Politics

2 w. ago South Korean court removes Yoon from office, ending political deadlock

An election to replace Yoon, who also faces a criminal trial on charges of insurrection, will be held within 60 days.

Events

2 w. ago South Korea’s democracy shows ‘remarkable resilience’ as Yoon ousted by court

The ruling ends a divisive political chapter and paves the way for a presidential race that could stretch the nation’s social fabric.

Events

2 w. ago Chinese Tourists Pine For Taiwan's Return As Beijing Jets Surround Island

Chinese Tourists Pine For Taiwan's Return As Beijing Jets Surround Island  Barron's

Politics