8 h. ago BYD, Zeekr, Deepal eye EV exports to South Korea to rival Hyundai, Kia on their home turf

Success in the Hyundai-dominated country could burnish the image of Chinese-made EVs globally, analysts say.

Politics

12 h. ago Huayou may step in as South Korea’s LG abandons US$8.45 bn Indonesia EV battery investment

Indonesia’s state-owned Antara news agency reported that the Energy, Mineral and Coal Suppliers Association warned LGES’s exit could derail the EV industry road map.

Economics

31 h. ago South Korean border town fights North Korea’s sinister sound assault with noise map

North Korea has been broadcasting sinister noises almost daily from loudspeakers along the border since July, when tensions between the neighbours intensified.

Events

63 h. ago In South Korea, dolls modelled on married women spark complaints about ‘over

The ‘Dongtan Missy’ doll and similar ones are clad in provocative dresses with plunging cleavages, triggering calls to stop the sale of such figures.

Politics

3 d. ago South Korea’s presidential race in chaos amid conservative clash, liberal legal battles

Conservatives are fighting among themselves over which candidate to field, while the liberal front-runner faces legal challenges.

Events

4 d. ago China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to deepen cooperation amid trade war turbulence

Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.

Events

4 d. ago South Korea’s sinkhole cases spark fears of underground malls’ structural stability

In Seoul alone, over 63 sinkholes have been reported across the city since March 2022, according to a newspaper.

Politics

6 d. ago Can Tesla help the U.S. catch up to China in the robot race?

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Politics

7 d. ago South Korea presidential race heats up with Han’s resignation, court ruling against Lee

Han Duck-soo’s resignation amid speculation about entering the presidential race complicates the contest, and coincides with a court ruling against rival Lee Jae-myung.

Politics

7 d. ago South Korea presidential race heats up with Han’s entry, court ruling against Lee

Han Duck-soo joining the race to become the country’s next leader complicates the contest, and coincides with a retrial for rival Lee Jae-myung.

Politics

8 d. ago South Korea’s presidential race shaken as top court sends Lee’s case back for retrial

The ruling could sway moderate voters even if Lee stays on the ballot, experts say.

Politics

1 week ago Student in South Korea injures 7 during stabbing rampage at Cheongju high school

Police are investigating the motive behind the shocking attack that injured educators, staff and a parent.

Events

1 week ago Yellow Sea fish farm row threatens to derail efforts to improve China

The appearance of the large steel structures has prompted comparisons with Beijing’s island-building projects in the South China Sea.

Events

1 week ago The Yellow Sea fish farm row threatening to derail progress in China

The appearance of the large steel structures has prompted comparisons with Beijing’s island-building projects in the South China Sea.

Events

1 week ago Why Japan’s unified defence zone proposal with US makes South Korea uneasy

Despite US enthusiasm, South Korea fears being drawn into conflicts beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the Taiwan Strait.

Politics

2 w. ago South Korea, US aim for ‘July package’ to resolve tariff disputes

Seoul has offered to partner with Washington in shipbuilding and energy, and says it aims to address their bilateral trade imbalance.

Politics

2 w. ago South Korea says DeepSeek sent data to ByteDance owned servers in China without consent

DeepSeek previously said it overlooked data protection laws when transferring input to a Beijing-based cloud service platform owned by ByteDance, the parent of TikTok.

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese pair caught photographing South Korea military base twice in days

The repeated incidents have ignited debate over legal loopholes that allow such activity outside designated security zones.

Events

2 w. 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

2 w. 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