South Korea's economy is seen bouncing back to sequential growth in the third quarter given signs of gradual recovery in recent economic data, but a slump in exports remains a major concern, its ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Moon to focus on victims in ‘comfort women’ dispute with Japan
President Moon Jae-in vowed on Friday to spotlight the plight of South Korea's last few surviving "comfort women", as those forced to work in Japan's wartime brothels are known, in efforts to resolve ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Set to Rebound from Recession, Finance Minister Says
South Korea’s economy is poised to return to growth this quarter, led by consumption and investment, according to the country’s finance minister, who also said the government doesn’t plan another ... ( read original story ...)
Infections Climb in South Korea as Unknown Origin Cases Rise
South Korea reported 103 new confirmed coronavirus cases Friday, nearly twice as many as the day before, raising the specter of a new wave of infections that could undermine the Asian nation’s ... ( read original story ...)
Ban on Myanmar’s largest observer group to have ‘huge’ election impact
The banning of Myanmar's largest election monitoring group will have a "huge impact" on the transparency of November's national polls, the organisation's director said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests: Risking it all to challenge the monarchy
Her demands, for a monarchy that is accountable to the country's elected institutions, that moderates its use of public funds, stays out of politics and does not exercise control over important army ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey, Iran say Israeli-UAE deal ‘shameful,’ harmful to Palestinians
NATO ally Turkey and U.S. foe Iran on Friday denounced the normalization of ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, both saying the Persian Gulf state has abandoned Palestinians in their ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Will Retaliate if Greece Attacks Vessel in East Med: Erdogan
Turkey and Greece are vehemently at odds over overlapping claims for hydrocarbon resources in the region, and tensions rose after Ankara launched exploration operations in a disputed area of the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran and Turkey denounce UAE over deal with Israel
Tehran says deal to establish full diplomatic ties is ‘dagger in the backs of the Palestinian people’ ... ( read original story ...)
Greek FM heads for Vienna talks amid standoff with Turkey
Greece's foreign minister traveled to Vienna Friday for urgent talks with his European Union counterparts and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on military tensions with ... ( read original story ...)