North Korea's Kim Jong Un hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launchNorth Korea's leader oversaw a new weapon system test on Sunday. This demonstration showcased the country's advancing military technology a...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Three South Korean soldiers injured in blast at demilitarised zone, military saysThree South Korean military officers were injured in an explosion south of the Demilitarised Zone. Two officers were evacuated by helicopte...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subduedIn response to last week's notable drop, currency markets have been closely monitoring the yen. Reports suggest that Japanese officials are...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile toward the sea in its latest weapons displayNorth Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea from its eastern coast, South Korea said, amid a series of weapons test...
20 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Seoul affirms US investment pledges, intent to help with Strait of Hormuz free passageSouth Korea will contribute to restoring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions also covered swift execution of South Korea...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
Global Market: Foreign investors sell Asian bonds in August as global debt rout weighsForeign investors turned net sellers of Asian bonds in August, recording $457 million in outflows across South Korea, Malaysia, India, Indo...
18 Sep, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Asian Games shocker: North Korean anthem played for South KoreaAsian Games organizers mistakenly played the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean hockey team. South Korean officials expresse...
18 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares jump nearly 2% as chip stocks rallySouth Korean shares rallied on Friday, led by semiconductor stocks, as easing oil prices, gains in US technology stocks and lower Treasury ...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks, bonds gain as oil extends declineMSCI’s regional equities gauge advanced 0.3% with South Korea’s Kospi index leading gains. That came after the S&P 500 Index rose 1.1% on T...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
Market rides out 'expected' US rate hike, Nifty up 0.2%Indian stock markets wrapped up the day on a slightly positive note on Thursday, digesting the anticipated hike from the US Federal Reserve...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.02 AM IST
Global Market: KOSPI climbs as chip stocks lead gains before Fed outcomeSouth Korean shares rose on Wednesday, led by heavyweight chipmakers, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision and...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Dollar girded by bets on a US hiking cycleOn Wednesday, the dollar maintained its recent strength against leading currencies as traders eagerly awaited the Federal Reserve's anticip...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Global Market: Bank of Korea signals caution ahead after split rate voteThe Bank of Korea’s August rate hike exposed a growing policy divide, with one policymaker voting against the increase and favouring a paus...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Trump the economist gets this one rightDonald Trump advocates for the world's lowest interest rates, citing America's strong credit standing. However, global central banks face r...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Why housing is becoming a major political headache for South Korea's Lee Jae-myungPresident Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has reached a new low point. Housing policy and recent cabinet appointments are driving public di...
14 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'North Korea said it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones, claiming the exercise demonstrated the “hug...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Global Market: European shares edge higher ahead of ECB rate decisionEuropean shares edged higher after their sharpest one-day decline in two months, as investors awaited an expected ECB rate hike and Christi...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.46 PM IST