27 h. ago Turkey opposition ramps up rallies as Swedish journalist jailed

The arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked the most significant anti-government protests in Turkey in over a decade.

Events

3 d. ago South Korean mayor sparks outrage by blaming female employees for wildfire woes

Kim Doo-gyeom of Ulsan city cites limitations in fighting the devastating blaze, saying it is not easy to send women into ‘rugged mountain areas’.

Events

6 d. ago How is the South Korean Government Working to Attract Chinese Tourists and Revitalize Tourism in Beijing and Shanghai?

How is the South Korean Government Working to Attract Chinese Tourists and Revitalize Tourism in Beijing and Shanghai?  Travel And Tour World

Politics

1 week ago South Korean first lady blasted security for not firing guns during Yoon’s arrest

Kim Keon-hee also reportedly told officers she ‘felt like shooting opposition chief Lee Jae-myung and taking her own life’.

Events

1 week ago South Korean county faces backlash over plan to attract Myanmar refugees amid population crisis

The proposal to bring in 40 refugees has raised welfare concerns among Yeongyang residents, who question the government’s priority on helping locals.

Events

1 week ago Samsung CEO says company will pursue deals as it struggles for growth

The South Korean firm has been suffering from weak earnings and sagging share prices in recent quarters after falling behind rivals.

Economics

2 w. ago Vietnamese woman gives birth in South Korean ambulance as medical crisis persists

South Korea is facing a 13-month-long medical crisis after doctors walked out over a plan to increase admission quotas at medical schools.

Events

2 w. ago South Korean county invites Myanmar refugees to revive dwindling population

Yeongyang County hopes to revitalise its community by welcoming refugees, offering new opportunities and utilising empty properties.

Events

2 w. ago South Korean medical schools face expulsion amid ongoing strike over government quotas

The government proposed increasing the medical school admission quota to address a doctor shortage, but students argue poor working conditions are the real issue.

Politics

2 w. ago South Korean medical schools face expulsion amid ongoing strike over quotas

The government proposed increasing the medical school admission quota to address a doctor shortage, but students argue poor working conditions are the real issue.

Events

2 w. ago China's unions say employers should not ask female job seekers about marital, childbearing status

China's unions say employers should not ask female job seekers about marital, childbearing status  Reuters

Society

2 w. ago South Korean court orders Yoon’s release, Ubisoft backlash in Japan: 7 Asia highlights

From an Indian summit devolving into food fight to Nepal’s China-built airport, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Events

3 w. ago Why Are More South Korean Tourists Choosing China for Their Holidays with Direct Flights to Beijing, Chengdu, and Xi’an?

Why Are More South Korean Tourists Choosing China for Their Holidays with Direct Flights to Beijing, Chengdu, and Xi’an?  Travel And Tour World

Politics

3 w. ago South Korean court orders release of suspended president Yoon Suk

Yoon was arrested in January on insurrection charges over his botched attempt to impose martial law.

Politics

3 w. ago Philippine Navy modernises with 2 new warships, but experts warn of strategic trade

The South Korean-built guided missile frigates have anti-submarine and anti-aircraft capabilities.

Events