Chinese Worker Rescued From Nepal Hydropower Tunnel 10 Days After Floods
Ten days after devastating floods struck Nepal, a 49-year-old Chinese worker was rescued from a hydropower tunnel on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
South Korea
Chinese Lecturer Accused of Killing Student to Hide Affair in South Korea
A Chinese university lecturer in South Korea has been referred to prosecutors after being accused of killing, dismembering, and abandoning the body of a 25-year-old female…
South Korea Prepares Strait of Hormuz Deployment to Protect Oil Lanes
South Korea is preparing to deploy P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, a naval logistics support ship, and specialized explosive ordnance disposal teams to the Strait of Hormuz.
Samsung détourne la production 2027 pour répondre à la demande énorme de son Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 has become such a commercial success that the company has repurposed production capacity originally reserved for 2027 smartphones to meet demand…
Stray Kids’ Felix releases ‘Slow It Down’ via SKZ-PLAYER Project
Stray Kids member Felix released his solo track “Slow It Down” on September 1, 2026, as the second installment of the group’s self-produced SKZ-PLAYER project, featuring actor Roh…
China’s Wang Yi Rejects South Korea’s Proposal for Multiparty Peace Talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded a two-day visit to Seoul on Friday after declining to support South Korea’s push for multiparty peace talks with the North.
Actor Lee Yong-joo died
The cause of his death was confirmed as cardiac arrest, though no direct link was established between his past cardiomyopathy and his sudden passing.
Bank of Korea Raises Interest Rate to 3.00% as GDP Growth Forecast Climbs
South Korea’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.00% on Thursday, marking back-to-back policy tightening.
South Korea Tests Arctic Shipping Route on PanStar Acro
A South Korean container ship, the PanStar Acro, departed Busan on August 22 for a government-backed voyage through the Arctic, testing a route that could cut Asia-to-Europe…
Hong Min-ki’s Ex Causes Disturbance at His Seoul Home Over Alleged Pregnancy Pressure
A former partner of actor Hong Min-ki caused a disturbance at his Seoul residence on August 23, prompting police dispatch, according to Fable Company, his agency.
Samsung to Reveal Galaxy S26 FE at August 27 Galaxy Event
Samsung Electronics has officially announced its Galaxy Event August 2026, scheduled for August 27, 2026, where the company will introduce the newest addition to the Galaxy S26…
2026 World Masters Athletics Championships
The 2026 Daegu World Masters Athletics Championships (WMAC) officially began on August 22, 2026, with the first official competitions held at Daegu Stadium.