SEOUL, - South Korea's factory activity contracted at the steepest pace in 31 months in April as demand plunged on U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, while firms turned most pessimistic ...

South Korea’s acting leader, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, says he is resigning amid reports he will run in next month’s ...

North Korea and Russia have begun building their first road link, the two countries announced, hailing the construction of a ...

Meanwhile, Apple CEO Tim Cook says Mr Trump’s tariffs could cost the tech giant $US900 million ($A1.4 billion) this quarter.