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Gov’t urged to prepare for ‘aging population’ shift

Feb 5, 2026

CPD Executive Director Lisa Grace Bersales —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) has called for an assessment of the government’s policies on aging, as it pointed out that 11 percent of the country’s total population would be composed of individuals older than age 60 by 2030. In a

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Barzaga suspended for another 60 days

Feb 5, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Cavite Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga has again gotten into trouble over his social media posts, earning him another 60-day suspension without pay for “repeated, escalating misconduct.” On Wednesday, a total of 238 House lawmakers voted in favor of adopting the recommendation of the ethics and privileges committee to impose the new sanction

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Frasco: Remove my face from tourism materials

Feb 5, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Christina Frasco of the Department of Tourism (DOT) has ordered the removal of her image from the agency’s promotional materials, a day after being questioned about them in a Senate hearing. Frasco announced the takedown on Wednesday but maintained that the accusations that she had been engaging in self-promotion were misplaced.

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Charter framer pushes dynasty ban up to ‘4th degree’

Feb 5, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Constitutional expert Christian Monsod on Wednesday called on Congress to pass a law prohibiting a person related to an elected official within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity from running for public office—whether in local, national, or party list elections. “I believe that if you look at the intent [of the

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Sotto ‘thwarts’ Senate coup; term-share with Legarda on the table

Feb 5, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday said he and his allies “thwarted” an attempt to have him unseated, but that a term-sharing agreement between him and Sen. Loren Legarda was now being explored. Sotto confirmed that there was a plan to install Legarda as the next Senate President before the 20th

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Feb 5, 2026

President’s satisfaction rating stays ‘neutral’ – SWS survey

MANILA, Philippines — Public satisfaction with the performance of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hardly moved in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The survey conducted from Nov. 24 to Nov. 30 showed that 40 percent of adult Filipinos were “satisfied” with the President’s performance, which barely changed

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Feb 5, 2026

Rep. Marcos wants travel tax abolished

MANILA, Philippines — House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos on Wednesday filed a bill seeking to abolish the travel tax, saying it has become an unnecessary burden on travelers and no longer serves its original purpose. If enacted, House Bill No. 7443 would repeal the travel tax imposed under Presidential Decree No.

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Feb 5, 2026

New vehicles’ registration valid for 5 years

MANILA, Philippines — Owners of brand-new cars and motorcycles can wait for five years before they return to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to register their vehicles again. Beginning Feb. 15, the registration for brand-new vehicles will be valid for five years, up from the current three years, to reduce the long queues of applicants

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Feb 5, 2026

Another Leviste firm faces up to P150-M penalty

MANILA, Philippines — Solar Para Sa Bayan Corp. (SPSB), a firm backed by billionaire lawmaker Leandro Leviste, faces up to P150 million in penalties as regulators begin a probe into its alleged illegal and high power charges. Based on its initial investigation, Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chair Francis Saturnino Juan on Tuesday said the solar

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Feb 5, 2026

Lacson: 11 signatures needed to approve blue ribbon ‘flood mess’ report

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson confirmed on Wednesday the existence of a draft report of the blue ribbon committee recommending the filing of plunder and other criminal charges against incumbent Senators Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Joel Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada; former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.; and resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy

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Feb 5, 2026

House panel junks 2 impeach raps vs Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appeared to have survived the first attempts in Congress to have him removed from power, after the House committee on justice voted to declare the two impeachment complaints against him to be “insufficient in substance.” The complaints—the first filed by lawyer Andre de Jesus and the second by

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Feb 5, 2026

Mindoro execs pressed to back full rehab of areas hit by oil spill

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — A citizens’ coalition advocating for the protection of the biodiversity-rich Verde Island Passage (VIP) has urged the provincial government of Occidental Mindoro to push for sustained environmental rehabilitation and full accountability for the massive oil spill that hit the province’s waters nearly three years ago. The group Protect VIP—

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Feb 5, 2026

PCG tags ‘possible location’ of sunken ferry off Basilan

BASILAN, Philippines — Technical divers from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), braving the strong underwater currents off Baluk-Baluk Island in Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan, have identified the “possible location” of MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank while on its way to Sulu more than a week ago. In a public advisory on Wednesday, the PCG said

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Feb 5, 2026

9 dead as truck falls into ravine in Negros Oriental

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Nine people, eight of them employees of the local government of Bayawan City in Negros Oriental, died when the dump truck they were riding fell into a 30-meter ravine in Barangay Kalamtukan on Wednesday. The truck was on its way to deliver crude oil for tractors in Barangay Mandu-ao

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Feb 5, 2026

US becomes largest K-food export market, overtaking China

The United States has surpassed China to become the largest global market for Korean food exports, overturning a ranking that had remained unchanged for the past five years, the government said Thursday. A joint report by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. showed that as of last December, the U.S. claimed over 1,100 local establishments dedicated to K-food, while China had 830. In 2020, China was far ahead of the U.S., with 1,368 stores compared to 528. The government said in the report, “The most notable point in the past five years is a shift of K-food's main global market.” Compared with 2020, the number of U.S. K-food outlets in 2025 surged 109 percent, accounting for 24 percent of the global market. China, meanwhile, saw the number of such outlets fall 39.3 percent over the same period, reducing its share to 18 percent. The contraction in China was driven by intensifying competition that prompted some Korean companies to slow or halt expansion there, the ministry said. K-food market growth in the U.S., according to

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Feb 5, 2026

Samsung eyes wind-free air conditioning innovation with AI

After pioneering the new segment of wind-free air conditioning 10 years ago, Samsung Electronics is now seeking to take the segment to the next level by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) that learns from the use patterns of its customers. “The identity of Samsung Electronics’ air conditioners is wind-free technology,” Samsung Electronics Head of Air Solution R&D Team Shin Moon-sun said during a press conference at the company’s R&D center in southern Seoul. “We have been applying wind-free technology across our air conditioner product lineup and maintaining the same approach globally,” Shin said. “We believe wind-free technology is the best solution for keeping indoor temperatures evenly balanced and comfortable.” Wind-free, or still air, refers to an atmospheric condition of less than 0.15 meters per second of airflow, according to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Samsung rolled out the world’s first wind-free air conditioning technology in 2016, and has since sold more than 13 million wind-free air conditioners i

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Feb 5, 2026

Industry ministry to invest over 460 bil. won in cutting-edge auto technology

The industry ministry said Thursday it plans to provide up to 464.5 billion won ($317.6 million) in support for the automotive sector this year to help the local industry secure competitiveness in cutting-edge technologies, such as autonomous driving. The plan unveiled by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources comes after South Korea's auto exports hit a record high of $72 billion last year, despite impacts from U.S. tariffs. Of the total, 382.7 billion won will be invested in the research and development of core auto technologies, including autonomous driving systems, and electronic and hydrogen-powered vehicles. A public-private alliance on autonomous driving formed last year will lead various projects in self-driving technologies, the ministry said. On the electronic and hydrogen-powered vehicle front, the ministry will support the development of core technology for such vehicles, including cell-to-pack battery systems for electric vehicles (EVs). The remaining 81.8 billion won will be used to fund investment projects and support car parts manufacturing businesses in regional hu

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Feb 5, 2026

FM Cho attends US-led multilateral ministerial meeting on critical minerals

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has attended a U.S.-led multilateral meeting on critical minerals in Washington to discuss cooperation with partner countries to ensure stable and diversified supply channels, his ministry said Thursday. South Korea was among the 56 countries that took part in the U.S.-inaugurated Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting held Wednesday (U.S. time), including the Group of Seven nations and countries involved in mining, refining and manufacturing, according to the foreign ministry. U.S. participants included U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who highlighted Washington's efforts to diversify supply channels for critical minerals. Participating countries shared the need for cooperation among trusted partners as well as accelerating multilateral collaboration at a time of shifting supply channels and expanding geopolitical uncertainties, the foreign ministry said. With the launch of the ministerial meeting, the Minerals Security Part

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Feb 5, 2026

S. Korea to chair FORGE critical minerals initiative through June: US State Dept.

WASHINGTON — South Korea will lead a new multinational initiative, launched under a U.S. push to beef up cooperation with allies on critical minerals supply chains, through June, the State Department said Wednesday, as Washington steps up efforts to counter China's formidable clout over key resources. The department made the announcement on Seoul's role for FORGE, or Forum on Resource Geostrategic Engagement, after the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial, a meeting aimed at reinforcing and diversifying supply chains for critical minerals key to the manufacturing of high-tech military and consumer products. "FORGE, which will be chaired by the Republic of Korea through June, will lead with bold and decisive action to address ongoing challenges in the global critical minerals marketplace," the department said in a fact sheet. "Understanding the benefits of working together and building on the MSP, FORGE partners will collaborate at the policy and project levels to advance initiatives that strengthen diversified, resilient, and secure critical minerals supply chains," it added. MSP is

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Feb 5, 2026

Foreign biz chambers, civic groups decry discriminatory toll policy for Incheon bridge

A toll exemption policy for the newly opened Cheongna Sky Bridge in Incheon has raised concerns among foreign business chambers over fair and equal treatment, after The Korea Times reported that a city ordinance excludes foreign residents from skipping payment. The controversy has raised broader questions about whether nationality-based classifications — rather than residency, tax contributions or daily use — should determine access to public services and benefits in the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ), one of the country’s most internationally open regions. Opened last month, the 4.68-kilometer bridge links Incheon International Airport, Korea’s main international gateway, with Cheongna International City, a major business hub. Vehicles registered to residents of Incheon’s Yeongjong Island, Cheongna and the islands of Bukdo Township qualify for unlimited toll exemptions on Cheongna Sky Bridge. Foreign residents, however, are not eligible for the exemption — even if they reside in the same areas — because the city ordinance limits eligibility to addresses listed under the

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Feb 5, 2026

Remains of 7 Jeju massacre victims missing for 77 years identified

Seven sets of remains from the Jeju April 3 Uprising whose identities had been unknown for 77 years have been returned to their families, highlighting decades-long efforts to identify the victims of state-led violence that killed tens of thousands on the island. A ceremony for newly identified victims was held at the Jeju 4.3 Peace Park in Jeju City on Tuesday. The victims include five people who disappeared after being transferred to prisons outside Jeju and two who went missing on the island. The Jeju April 3 uprising, which took place between 1947 and 1954, was a period of violence on the island carried out by government forces, marked by clashes with armed leftist groups. An estimated 25,000 to 30,000 people — many of them civilians — were killed, representing more than one-tenth of the island’s population at the time. The remains of the newly identified victims include three excavated in Daejeon in 2021, two recovered in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, in 2008, and two unearthed at Jeju International Airport in 2007 and 2009. In 1949, 249 civilians are believed to have b

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Feb 5, 2026

Foreign policy veteran explains why dialogue with N. Korea remains difficult

The prospect of restarting dialogue with North Korea has resurfaced periodically, often driven by shifts in political leadership or diplomatic messaging. But with inter-Korean engagement at a standstill, Moon Chung-in, a veteran security expert and longtime foreign policy adviser, said the current environment leaves little room for meaningful talks. Speaking in an interview with The Korea Times, Moon said North Korea’s strategic calculations have hardened, making both inter-Korean dialogue and U.S.-North Korea talks far more difficult to revive than in previous periods. Moon, a James Laney Distinguished Professor at Yonsei University and a former presidential adviser for foreign policy and national security, said Pyongyang now sees Washington, rather than Seoul, as its primary negotiating counterpart. “If North Korea returns to the negotiating table, it will demand clear outcomes,” Moon said. “Those include recognition as a nuclear state, normalization of relations with the United States, and relief from sanctions. But the U.S. cannot realistically accept all of these demands at

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Feb 5, 2026

Man sentenced to life for fatally stabbing 3 people at pizza store in Seoul

A Seoul court on Thursday sentenced a 41-year-old man to life imprisonment for fatally stabbing three people at a pizza store in the capital last year. The Seoul Central District Court handed down the sentence to Kim Dong-won for murdering the victims at the establishment in Seoul's southwestern ward of Gwanak last September following a dispute over the store's repairs. Kim, who operated the franchise store, killed a pizza franchise company employee, an interior contractor and the contractor's daughter after learning that he would have to pay for repairs to the store. "The victims must have felt considerable pain and fear at the time of the crime and the defendant has not been forgiven by their families," the court said. "The result of this case is very grave and there is a need to hold the defendant strictly accountable." The prosecution had earlier demanded the death penalty for Kim.

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Feb 5, 2026

Seoul unveils public transit, health measures for Lunar New Year holiday

Subway and bus services in Seoul will be extended to run until 1 a.m. during the last two days of the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, the Seoul city government said Thursday. Throughout the holiday, which falls from Feb. 16-18, 72 emergency medical facilities will operate 24 hours a day and an average of 2,600 hospitals and pharmacies will be open per day, the government said, unveiling its comprehensive holiday measures. This year's three-day Lunar New Year holiday is extended by an extra two days due to the preceding weekend. Traditionally, Koreans head back to their hometowns to be with their family members and visit their ancestors' graves to commemorate them. Trains on Seoul Metro-operated sections of Subway Lines 1-8, Line 9, Ui-Sinseol Line and Sillim Line will be operated an additional 128 times from Feb. 17-18 so that the last trains would arrive at their final destinations at 1 a.m. the next day. City bus schedules will also be readjusted so that buses pass through five key train stations, including Seoul Station, and three major bus terminals at 1 a.m., the city government sa

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Feb 5, 2026

US undersecretary of Air Force visits Osan Air Base last week

Matthew Lohmeier, U.S. undersecretary of the Air Force, visited Osan Air Base in Korea last week as part of his tour of Indo-Pacific bases, the base's website showed Thursday. Lohmeier visited the air base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, on Jan. 30, according to a release uploaded on the website. During his visit, Lohmeier engaged with U.S. airmen and guardians along with senior officials of the Seventh Air Force, the 51st Fighter Wing and Space Forces Korea as part of efforts to better understand how the base operates. The visit reinforced the U.S. Air Force's focus on readiness across the force and its continued investment in the people, programs and culture that enable airmen and guardians to execute their mission, according to the release. "Being forward-postured in this region places Osan at the heart of deterrence, and their readiness is critical to protecting our nation and preventing conflict," Lohmeier said.

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Feb 5, 2026

Defense ministry proposes joint, partial management of DMZ to US: source

The defense ministry has proposed to the United States that South Korea's military jointly manage parts of the southern half of the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, a source said Thursday. The proposal came as the South Korean government aims to secure control of civilian access to the 250-kilometer-long, 4-km-wide stretch of the DMZ. Currently, the U.S.-led U.N. Command (UNC) administers the military buffer zone as the south-side enforcer of the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War. Amid the UNC's outright objection to Seoul's move, the defense ministry proposed a measure under which South Korea's military oversees entry to parts of areas located south of the barbed-wire fence within the DMZ. The South's fence technically runs alongside the southern boundary of the DMZ, or the Southern Limit Line (SLL), located 2 km south of the Military Demarcation Line, the inter-Korean border. But parts of the fence were installed north of the SLL to overcome geographic limitations for surveillance operations. The size of the area is known to account for ro

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Feb 5, 2026

N. Korea holds winter sports competition at home after failing to qualify for 2026 Olympics

North Korea has launched a winter sports competition at home, state media reported Thursday, after the country failed to qualify for this year's Winter Olympics. The opening ceremony for the ice hockey, figure skating, skiing and two other winter sports competitions took place the previous day at an ice hockey rink in a sports village in the Mount Paektu district of Ryanggang Province, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. About 50 competitions across the five sports categories will be held, the KCNA said, quoting a speaker from the ceremony as calling the event an "important opportunity to advance winter sports skills" to a higher level. The sports village in the Mount Paektu district, situated on a hill at an altitude of about 1,600 meters, reportedly houses winter sports facilities, including ice rinks, ski slopes and accommodations. The local sports event comes as North Korea failed to qualify for any events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, set to run from Friday through Feb. 22. The North last competed in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea, dispatching a t

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Feb 5, 2026

FM, US energy secretary reaffirm need for progress on uranium enrichment, reprocessing, nuclear subs

Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright reaffirmed the need to swiftly make progress in Seoul's efforts to secure civil uranium enrichment and spent nuclear fuel reprocessing rights and acquire nuclear-powered submarines, the foreign ministry said Wednesday. Cho had a meeting with Wright in Washington to discuss a range of issues, including the implementation of a joint fact sheet (JFS) that the two governments released in November to outline trade and security agreements from two summits between President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump in August and October. The JFS includes the United States' approval for Korea to build nuclear-powered attack submarines and its support for a "process that will lead to Korea's civil uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing for peaceful uses." "The two sides reaffirmed a shared understanding of the need to swiftly make concrete progress vis-a-vis the enrichment and reprocessing segment and cooperation over nuclear-powered submarines, which are part of the JFS," the ministry said in a press release. "F

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Feb 5, 2026

Police request arrest warrants for lawmaker, ex-councilor over bribery

Police on Thursday requested arrest warrants for a lawmaker and a former Seoul city councilor embroiled in a bribery scandal linked to the 2022 local elections. The warrants were sought for Rep. Kang Sun-woo, an independent who formerly belonged to the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), and Kim Kyung, who until recently served as a Seoul city councilor. Kim is accused of offering 100 million won ($68,500) to Kang in exchange for a DPK nomination for her councillorship ahead of the 2022 local elections. Kang has acknowledged receiving a shopping bag from Kim but denied knowing it contained cash. Police said that in the case of Kang, they considered applying charges of bribery under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, but opted instead for charges of acceptance of bribes in breach of trust, judging that the task of giving a nomination fell under party affairs, not public affairs. Kim was charged with giving bribes in breach of trust. The two crimes carry punishments of up to four years and 18 months in prison, respectively, which are lighter than the maximum sentenc

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Feb 5, 2026

US military stages live-fire drills using remote weapon system in Korea

The U.S. military stationed in Korea has staged live-fire drills involving a remote weapon station designed to be mounted on armored vehicles, according to the U.S. Eighth Army on Thursday. The drills, conducted on Jan. 28-29, involved assembling, preparing and operating the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS), a remote weapon system mounted on armored vehicles to protect the gunner inside, according to the U.S. military. The two-day exercise also involved live firing with the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and M240 machine gun to enhance hands-on training for the troops. The CROWS "allows us to employ our machine guns from the safety of the cockpit of the vehicle and not have to expose ourselves," said Capt. Noah Klein, 84th Ordinance Company commander.

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Feb 5, 2026

Tiremakers offset US tariff through European sales

Korea’s major tiremakers are on course to overcome tariff challenges from the United States by expanding sales of value-added tires in Europe. The three major tire manufacturers here — Hankook, Nexen and Kumho — were exposed to the prolonged 25 percent U.S. tariff shock for almost half a year beginning in April last year. The tire firms, however, showed resilience in their 2025 earnings on their expanded sales in Europe. They succeeded in navigating the tariff headwind by widening sales for high-inch and electric vehicle (EV) tires, particularly for European clients, according to their earnings data. Hankook Tire surprised the market by chalking up record annual sales of 21.2 trillion won ($14.6 billion) in 2025, up 125.3 percent from the previous year. Its operating profit also increased 4.6 percent to 1.84 trillion won during the same period. The largest tire firm in Korea offset the U.S. tariff shock by increasing sales of tires larger than 18 inches and high-margin tires for EVs, the company said. By market, Europe’s strategic importance is gradually increasing for Hankook. Th

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Feb 5, 2026

Cold War battle cry takes on new form: Spicy rice cakes

It is an unlikely pairing: a bowl of spicy, chewy rice cakes and a militant battle cry from the darkest days of the Cold War. But when Gukdae Tteokbokki, a prominent budget snack franchise, branded its latest product with a slogan once used to mobilize the nation against North Korea, a quintessentially South Korean snack became a political lightning rod. The ready-to-cook meal is labeled "Myeolgong Tteokbokki," a name that translates to "crush the communists." In a society still deeply traumatized by its divided history, reviving such provocative language has stirred debate over whether the snack company is peddling nostalgia or weaponizing hate. The red-and-white package pairs the Korean and U.S. flags and splashes slogans such as “Anti-communism is patriotism” and “Communists out” across the front, alongside “100 percent Korean chili powder, 0 percent Chinese chili powder.” Kim Sang-hyun, the chief executive of Gukdae Tteokbokki, said he only wanted to “enlighten the people.” In a social media post, he echoed a phrase used by supporters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol

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Feb 5, 2026

Korea needs to restore social trust, unity to overcome extreme polarization

Experts in Korea called for an urgent restoration of social trust and a revival of the communal spirit to overcome the extreme political polarization and fragmentation currently paralyzing the nation. At a roundtable hosted by The Korea Times, Monday, leaders from diplomacy, religion, academia and the arts gathered to discuss the event's theme, "Global Korea: Questioning Korea’s Leadership Today." Despite Korea’s economic success, panelists warned that deep distrust, fueled by the recent imprisonment of a former president and intense political turmoil, now threatens the nation’s future on the global stage. Moderated by Oh Young-jin, president and publisher of The Korea Times, the panel included Lee Young-hoon, senior pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church; Ugo Astuto, ambassador of the European Union to Korea; Emilia Gatto, ambassador of Italy to Korea; Johannes Andreasson, deputy chief of mission at the Swedish Embassy in Korea; Gregory Hill, chief administrative officer of the University of Utah Asia Campus; and violinist Han Soo-jin. Pastor Lee began by addressing the deep-seated pr

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Feb 5, 2026

Food, beauty, luxury power new era in Korea-France relations

This year marks the 140th anniversary of official diplomatic relations between Korea and France. Today’s vibrant exchanges are the result of decades of mutual learning and steady cooperation. When the first generation of Korean diaspora arrived in France in 1919, the environment was very different. Even decades later, when I arrived in 1992, few people knew much about Korea. Instead, China and Japan dominated public attention. Japan, in particular, enjoyed widespread popularity in France, driven in part by the country’s enthusiasm for anime and then-President Jacques Chirac’s interest in sumo wrestling. Still, sustained dialogue and exchanges gradually laid the groundwork for deeper cultural understanding between France and Korea. The global success of Korean cultural content such as “Gangnam Style,” “Parasite,” “Squid Game” and “KPop Demon Hunters” accelerated the spread of the Korean cultural wave, known as hallyu. In France, hallyu has evolved beyond a passing trend, becoming embedded in everyday culture. French consumers are now familiar with bibimbap and gochuja

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Feb 5, 2026

Could China’s first hybrid transport drone prove a ‘game changer’ in Taiwan Strait?

Beijing’s new hybrid-powered unmanned transport aircraft has completed its maiden flight, a development one analyst said could be a military “game changer” in the Taiwan Strait by helping supply elite frontline troops. On Tuesday, state broadcaster CCTV described the CH YH-1000S as “the world’s first hybrid-powered unmanned transport aircraft” and said it had completed its maiden flight on Sunday at an airport in the southwestern city of Chongqing. “[The drone] carried a high-powered hybrid...

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