American Fugitive Wanted for Child Abuse Arrested in Phuket

The Korean kimchi craze has helped drive up exports of agricultural and marine products. According to the South Jeolla Province and Gwangju Metropolitan City governments, the two regions' exports of farm and marine products reached a record 437.8 million US dollars from January to July this year. This represents a 14 percent increase from the same period last year. Kimchi exports, in particular, surged 28 percent to 36.6 million dollars over the same period. The two local governments attribute the export growth to the global popularity of Korean kimchi and other foods. They expect exports to continue to grow for the rest of the year. The South Jeolla Province and Gwangju Metropolitan City are major producers of kimchi ingredients such as radish, Chinese cabbage and chili peppers. The two regions are also home to many food companies that make kimchi and other food products. Their exports have been rising steadily over the past few years. In 2019, they reached 365 million dollars, up 6.6 percent from 2018. In 2020, they jumped 21 percent to 384 million dollars. Last year, they hit 409 million dollars, up 6.5 percent from 2020. The two regions' governments plan to increase support for local companies to help them expand exports. They will provide more export-related services such as information on foreign markets and distribution channels. They will also help local companies participate in international food exhibitions. The goal is to reach 500 million dollars in exports by 2025. Choi Kyu-hwan, an official at South Jeolla Province, said, "We expect this year's exports to set a new record, exceeding 450 million dollars. We will do our best to help local companies go global."

2026-08-30 ·hani.co.kr

General : National Day 2026: Merdeka Spirit Soars At Dataran Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- Tens of thousands of Malaysians of all ages and races gathered at Dataran Putrajaya today, filling the venue with patriotic fervour and festive cheer as they came…

2026-08-30 ·bernama.com

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore & Vietnam: Aug 31, 2026

1.INDONESIA URGES OIC TO ACT ON ISRAELI VIOLATIONS AGAINST PALESTINIANS -- ANTARA

2026-08-30 ·bernama.com

The Supreme Court has ruled that a "room cafe" where the interior is not visible from the outside is subject to restrictions on minors' entry, overturning a lower court decision that had acquitted the operator of such a cafe. The Supreme Court on the 28th made a final ruling that a person in their 20s, A, who operated a room cafe in Gangnam, Seoul, was guilty of violating the Juvenile Protection Act. The room cafe in question had a structure where the interior could not be seen from the outside, and a door that could only be opened from the inside. The operator, A, was charged with allowing a high school student to enter the room cafe at around 10:30 pm on September 8, 2020. The lower courts, however, found A not guilty, but the Supreme Court overturned the decision. The Supreme Court stated that "the purpose of the Juvenile Protection Act is to protect minors from harmful environments, and the room cafe in this case falls under the category of places where minors are prohibited from entering." The Supreme Court added that "even if the interior is not visible from the outside, if the nature of the place is such that it can be used similarly to a private room, it is subject to restrictions on minors' entry."

2026-08-30 ·hani.co.kr

ADB-funded Thalaiyadi plant serves as blueprint for vulnerable dry zones in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka should adopt a diversified water-security strategy, says chief engineer By Sanath Nanayakkare For generations, the Jaffna Peninsula has relied almost entirely on an underground freshwater…

2026-08-30 ·island.lk