Lee says South Korea can scarcely avoid another interest rate rise
President Lee Jae Myung cited the gap with US rates, but any change to South Korea’s benchmark rate is a decision for the Bank of Korea.
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Firefly extends Subang–Seletar flight cancellations through October 14 amid haze
Six daily flight pairs remain suspended between Malaysia and Singapore. Firefly says affected passengers can seek an alternative flight via Kuala Lumpur, subject to available...
Wes Benjamin hopes to repay Doosan fans as Bears face LG in KBO wild-card series
The pitcher who helped eliminate Doosan in 2024 is now part of its bid to advance. The fifth-place Bears must beat their Seoul rivals twice to move on.
Wayne Brown disputes Eden Park chief’s infrastructure call after train delays
Auckland’s mayor says initial audit findings point to a late road-crossing closure after the All Blacks match. The review is continuing, and no final finding has assigned...
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial hears evidence on bedroom-door hole and pistol barrel DNA
A pathologist’s testimony about Jesse Baird’s injuries and questions about a hole in a bedroom door put competing accounts of two deaths before a Sydney jury.
Lee Jae Myung affirms US alliance as intelligence concerns remain unresolved
South Korea’s president called the US alliance central to diplomacy but said differences between countries should be discussed and managed. Seoul’s ambassador says an...
Copernicus reports record September temperature in key El Niño region
The Niño 3.4 monitoring region reached 29.70°C in September, Copernicus said. Japan's weather agency separately reported a record anomaly in another Pacific region, while the...
South Korea’s arms agency plans to accelerate nuclear submarine and AI combat work
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration outlined faster work on submarine propulsion, uncrewed vessels, drones and other systems, without announcing a revised submarine...
North Korea and Russia sign disaster response cooperation plan through 2029
The agreement describes exchanges on disaster risks and training for North Korean specialists. Its implementation and results remain unverified.
Doosan Bears move Zach Logue to bullpen for KBO wild-card round
Manager Kim Won-hyong wants the starter available in relief as fifth-seeded Doosan prepares for a round it must win twice to advance.
KOSPI falls 3.65% as foreign selling hits South Korea’s biggest chipmakers
South Korea’s main share index closed below 6,400 for the first time since August 11. Analysts pointed to chip sector trading and weaker demand, but the reports do not...
Electric buses grow in sampled European cities, but conventional fleets remain widespread
DW’s analysis finds rising electric bus numbers across its sample, stark differences between cities and only four cities with explicit zero-emission public transport commitments.
Christchurch man charged after EV charging cables stolen across Canterbury
Police say a 26-year-old faces multiple theft charges after charging cables were cut at stations in Canterbury, disrupting drivers and leaving operators with repair costs.
IllustrationLotte beat Doosan in Jamsil Stadium’s final regular-season game
Victor Reyes finished with a KBO record 211 hits as the Seoul ballpark’s regular-season schedule ended ahead of its planned replacement by a dome.
Saudi Arabia reports two Riyadh missile interceptions as airport closure extends
The Houthis said they targeted Riyadh’s airport on Monday, but Saudi officials did not identify it as the missiles’ destination. The airport is scheduled to stay closed until...
South Korea wins first ruling to recover 2.7 billion won linked to colonial-era collaborator
A district court sided with the government in a case against descendants of Shin Woo-sun, including a claim for proceeds from land sold before a 2005 confiscation law.
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Kim In-sik throws first pitch before Jamsil’s final regular-season game
The former Doosan manager returned to the Seoul stadium for a farewell ceremony before the Bears lost 7-4 to Lotte. The ground is slated for replacement by a dome.
Chey Tae-won challenges 944 billion won divorce property division in South Korea
The SK Group chairman has filed grounds for appeal against a Seoul High Court ruling, disputing the share awarded to his former wife and the treatment of SK share gains.