11+ hour, 5+ min ago   (294+ words) Korea to expand role in industrial complexes, smart infrastructure and plant modernization South Korea is deepening industrial and critical minerals cooperation with five resource-rich Central Asian nations. The government plans to build a full-cycle supply chain — spanning exploration and development…...

12+ hour, 23+ min ago   (284+ words) 'All strike weapons hit targets 100%,' KCNA reports; Rodong Sinmun keeps silent North Korea said it conducted a joint strike drill involving long-range artillery and missile units on Saturday. Leader Kim Jong-un did not attend the exercise. Subunits selected from five…...

10+ hour, 39+ min ago   (176+ words) "Brother won't move." "Why won't my son wake up?" A man in his 20s with an intellectual disability died at a home he shared with his mother and younger brother — both of whom also have intellectual disabilities — and days passed before…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago   (266+ words) The 36th North Gyeongsang Province Lifestyle Sports Festival, a major gathering for recreational sports clubs across the province's 22 cities and counties, will be held in Andong and Yecheon-gun from Friday through Sunday, the city of Andong announced Monday. Hosted by North…...

10+ hour, 37+ min ago   (310+ words) Major shareholder Kang Byung-sun puts 41.5% stake up for sale Prospective buyer signals interest in acquiring 100% of shares Move seen as reflecting industry shifts and generational change Munhakdongne, South Korea's largest literary book publisher, is looking for a new owner. According…...

13+ hour, 51+ min ago   (542+ words) Carney directs government to explore deeper EU ties without formal membership High approval ratings but potential backlash loom; 'unclear if both sides are ready' Canada, whose relationship with the United States has soured sharply over tariffs since Donald Trump took…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (605+ words) Iraq-Syria corridor sees 1,300 trucks daily as land routes gain ground GCC accelerates $250 billion, 2,100-km rail network from Kuwait to Oman Sea freight costs one-twentieth of road — land routes face steep limits The Economist reported Saturday (local time) that "the prolonged…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (210+ words) Beijing will ban not only the flying of drones across the entire city but also their storage and transport into the capital from November, citing security concerns. The Beijing municipal government adopted the revised "Beijing Municipal Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone)…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (173+ words) A maritime disaster struck an Indonesian passenger ferry carrying more than 240 people, leaving one person dead and 140 missing. Another 102 passengers evacuated aboard three vessels. The ferry was carrying 243 passengers at the time of the accident. Details of the initial distress…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (439+ words) Recovery in facility investment and expanded government spending also seen supporting growth The Hyundai Research Institute has raised its growth forecast for the South Korean economy this year to 3.5 percent from 2.7 percent, citing strong semiconductor exports driven by rising global…...