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With demand for coal booming, should more mining projects be approved?

Japan, Taiwan and South Korea drive demand for state's most valuable commodity.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 15

Global Market Today: Asian stocks edge lower on AI concerns, oil gains

MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge slipped 0.1%, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea edging lower. The move followed a retreat on Wall Street on Monday, where the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index tumbled 5.9% — its biggest drop in more than two months — with Nvidia Corp. and Intel Corp. among…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Why housing is becoming a major political headache for South Korea's Lee Jae-myung

President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has reached a new low point. Housing policy and recent cabinet appointments are driving public dissatisfaction significantly. Critics argue property curbs have locked out many prospective urban buyers. The Yongsan land dispute highlights the conflict over green space versus housing. The president's office acknowledges compounding…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'

North Korea says it has conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentrated fire.”

The Independent UK · Sep 14

India crowned Asia Cup champions with 4-1 win over Korea

India secured the Junior Asia Cup title by defeating Korea 4-1 in the final match. This victory marked India's sixth continental crown and secured their World Cup qualification. Ajeet Yadav and Anmol Ekka scored early goals, extending India's lead significantly. Prabhdeep Singh and Ashu Maurya added further goals, solidifying their…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

South Korea's expanded espionage law takes effect amid push to protect chip technology

The National Assembly passed the revised Criminal Act on February 26 after years of criticism that existing laws ‌were ill-suited to ⁠punish ⁠technology and industrial espionage involving non-North Korean actors.

The Economic Times · Sep 13

S Korea's revised espionage law: How it affects countries beyond North Korea

South Korea's expanded espionage law now covers all foreign countries, not just North Korea. This revised Criminal Act carries a minimum three-year prison sentence for espionage offenses. The amendment addresses concerns about technology and industrial espionage involving non-North Korean actors. High-profile technology leak cases, including those involving Chinese firms, preceded…

The Times of India · Sep 13

North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea after rivals' military drill it sees as provocation

Amid joint military exercises by the United States, South Korea, and Japan, North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday. South Korean defense officials reported that the missiles launched from the eastern coastal area of Wonsan traveled around 250 kilometers. The United States assessed that the…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

North Korea fires ballistic missiles after calling US-South Korea-Japan military drills ‘provocative’

South Korean military detects several missile launches from eastern Wonsan area

The Independent UK · Sep 12

South Korea Will Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Nuclear Sector To Boost AI and Appease Trump

Facing a 25 percent tariff threat, Seoul agreed to bankroll nuclear reactors and a Texas gas plant. The cost is already climbing past budget.

Reason · Sep 11