2 h. ago Chinese families look to Malaysia, South Korea’s AI sex crime scourge: 7 Asia highlights

From Chinese scholars urging peace with Manila to a fight in Pattaya, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Events

6 h. ago South Korea weighs ‘proportional’ response to Chinese platform in contested Yellow Sea

Officials say the fixed steel platform risks undermining a bilateral pact and signals China’s expanding maritime ambitions.

Politics

20 h. ago Outrage in South Korea over videos of women being chased to ‘help them get home safely’

Netizens slam the videos for mocking the fear and panic that women feel when approached or followed by unknown men at night.

Politics

22 h. ago South Korea air force says pilot error caused aircraft to drop gun pods, fuel tanks

The blunder, the latest in a series of accidents in recent months, has prompted concerns about lax standards within the armed forces.

Events

30 h. ago South Korea uncovers Chinese goods relabelled for US tariff evasion on the rise

Seoul’s customs agency found millions of US dollars worth of Chinese exports were disguised to dodge Trump’s hefty duties.

Politics

32 h. ago Exclusive: Beijing's Yellow Sea platform mirrors South China Sea moves, raising alarm in South Korea

Exclusive: Beijing's Yellow Sea platform mirrors South China Sea moves, raising alarm in South Korea  조선일보

Events

51 h. ago South Korea confronts unseen scars of AI sex crimes: ‘the law didn’t protect me’

Victims lament a lack of police help to resolve their cases, while sex educators call for a change in gender attitudes to tackle the scourge.

Events

4 d. ago A ‘wild card’ emerges in South Korea’s presidential race: the prime minister

A new poll shows acting president Han Duck-soo, a 75-year-old technocrat, leading among conservative voters after Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment.

Politics

7 d. ago South Korea boosts chips support to US$23 billion ahead of more Trump tariffs

South Korea shipped US$10.7 billion in chips to the US last year. Trump is expected to announce tariffs on semiconductor imports this week.

Economics

8 d. ago South Korea’s Yoon denies leading ‘a coup’ on first day of insurrection trial

The former president claimed on Monday that his martial law declaration was a ‘peaceful message’, not an attempt to seize power.

Politics

8 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

9 d. ago Japan wants to drive VTuber craze globally as South Korea breathes down its neck

The virtual YouTubers are gaining worldwide fans, with sold-out concerts and a predicted US$4 billion market by 2030.

Politics

1 week ago In South Korea, digital sex crimes soar amid rise in AI, deepfake technology

Support centre for victims notes disturbing trend of young people using AI-generated deepfake images for entertainment.

Events

1 week ago South Korea unveils emergency measures for car industry hit by Trump tariffs

The measures include financial support for vehicle makers as well as tax cuts and subsidies to boost domestic demand.

Politics

1 week ago US calls presence of Chinese fighters in Ukraine ‘disturbing’ as Zelenskyy seeks Beijing’s response

US calls presence of Chinese fighters in Ukraine ‘disturbing’ as Zelenskyy seeks Beijing’s response  Firstpost

Politics

1 week ago Trump had 'great call' with South Korea, says China wants to make deal: Live updates

Trump had 'great call' with South Korea, says China wants to make deal: Live updates  CNBC

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

2 w. ago Is South Korea’s Yoon politicking from home? Country eyes June 3 presidential poll

As the fallen president remains in his official home and continues to be active in politics, officials say no date has been set for a snap poll.

Politics

2 w. ago Is South Korea’s political turmoil being underwritten by Beijing?

Is South Korea’s political turmoil being underwritten by Beijing?  bne IntelliNews

Politics