Taiwan-South Korea Ties
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Taiwanese pitcher Wang Yen-cheng is a potential opponent for the South Korean baseball team at the Asian Games. Separately, South Korea's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years. Meanwhile, Stephen Chow's film 'Kung Fu Football' sparked controversy in South Korea over its alleged portrayal of unsportsmanlike conduct by the South Korean team.
Experts back South Korean deployment to Strait of Hormuz as aligned with national interests
South Korea is weighing whether to deploy military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, with experts arguing that the mission would serve both its alliance commitments and national interests. At Washington’s request, the South Korean government is examining options that include sending P-8A maritime patrol aircraft and the Soyang logistics support ship, Yonhap News Agency reported. The plan would requi…
China and South Korea accuse each other of undermining key principles
China and South Korea have exchanged formal protests over two of the most sensitive issues in their relationship: Taiwan and the question of Korean unity. The dispute comes as Beijing and Seoul have b…
Heo Su-bong and Lim Dong-hyeok Fire South Korea to 3-1 Win Over Taiwan in Asian Championship Opener
South Korea survived a tense opening set and then pulled away from Taiwan to start the Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 victory. The Korean team won 29-27, 19-25, 25-15, 25-15 in the Gro…
Taiwan Wins Rare Victory Over China in South Korean Art Event Dispute
Taiwanese artists will take part in South Korea’s Gwangju Biennale under the name “Taiwan Pavilion,” despite protests from China. The decision marks an unusual success for Taiwan, whose participation …
Heo Su-bong Scores 19 and Lim Dong-hyeok 18 as South Korea Beats Taiwan 3-1 in Asian Championship Opener
South Korea’s men’s volleyball team began the 2026 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 victory over Taiwan. Led by coach Isanae Ramirez, South Korea won the Group C opener 29-27, 19-25, 25-…
South Korea records world’s second-largest current-account surplus in first half as chip exports surge
South Korea’s current-account surplus reached $42.08 billion in July, the second-highest monthly figure ever recorded and the largest for the month, as semiconductor exports continued to surge. The Ju…
