Japanese city pushes 2-hour daily cap on smartphone use to boost sleep, family time
The mayor of a central Japanese city has defended an unusual new ordinance that urges residents to limit…
Asia PMIs Split as South Korea, Vietnam Weather Trump Tariffs
(Bloomberg) — Manufacturing across Asia was split last month, with activity improved in South Korea and steady in…
South Korea exports beat forecasts as AI drives chip sales to record
Ships sit under construction in a dry dock at a Hyundai Mipo Dockyard shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea,…
SoftBank’s PayPay to become available in South Korea as company looks outward
As part of efforts to expand internationally, PayPay — Japan’s largest mobile payment platform with over 70 million…
Thailand and South Korea Race to Seal Major Free Trade Deal Amid Global Uncertainty
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Thailand and South Korea are rushing to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with negotiators…
Why Instagram is changing focus from photos to videos as users hit 3 billion
Instagram has reached 3 billion monthly users, making the network one of the most popular consumer apps of…
Seoul Architecture Biennale “a sincere attempt to invite a bigger conversation” says Heatherwick
This year’s Seoul Architecture Biennale aims to directly engage the public rather than replicate the “echo chamber” of…
First proof links plasma ripples to fusion and universe origins
Researchers in South Korea have solved a long-standing mystery in plasma physics by experimentally demonstrating how tiny magnetic…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE gets a new AI feature with stable One UI 8 update
Samsung has just released the One UI 8.0 update to the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. Besides other…
Exclusive-South Korea’s President Lee says US investment demands would spark financial crisis
By Josh Smith, Hyunjoo Jin and Heejung Jung SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s economy could fall into crisis rivalling…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Marks a New Chapter of the Korean Wave
In 1999, a Beijing newspaper published the first known use of the word hallyu, or Korean Wave, describing…
Explainer | Gold thread acupuncture uses gold wires for pain relief, could cause infections, tissue damage
A bizarre therapy involving thin golden threads embedded in people’s bodies during acupuncture treatment has garnered significant attention…