International relations
North Korea fuels war rumblings with hypersonic missile launch
Foreign minister in Russia this week as part of burgeoning relationship
Automobiles
Nissan, Hyundai woo Japanese car lovers with EV sports models
No vrooming engines, but still fun to drive
Markets
South Korea says it will impose penalties on two global banks
Authority has been investigating practice of naked short-selling
International relations
Trump win wouldn't hurt South Korea-U.S.-Japan ties: business leader
Head of South's top business body says trilateral meetings with peers to be launched
Business trends
Korean food makes its way into U.S., Vietnam supermarkets in global push
CJ CheilJedang leads way with frozen dumplings sold at Walmart, Costco
Sports
Japan and South Korea eye football prize as Asian Cup kicks off
Favored duo will be on high alert for giant killers at the Qatar showcase
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Politics
Stabbed South Korea opposition leader out of hospital as crisis worsens
Lawmakers are fleeing Lee Jae-myung's Democratic Party ahead of pivotal elections
Semiconductors
Samsung marks 35% profit fall in Q4, amid hope for recovery this year
Tech giant plans to unveil first AI smartphone next week
CES 2024
Samsung and LG go heavy on home AI at CES
South Korean tech giants unveiled robot companions at Las Vegas event
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Companies
Nikkei Film: How steel bonded generations of Japanese and South Koreans
The story of POSCO's first 50 years
Defense
South Korea holds live-fire drill after North's shelling near islands
Tensions between both sides spike following exchanges of harsh words
Business Spotlight
Asia 2024: A dozen companies to watch as the year unfolds
Businesses worth following from semiconductors and EVs to nickel mines and arms
Semiconductors
SK Hynix rises to 2nd in South Korea market cap on chip recovery
Battery-related company valuations fall as EV sales lag expectations
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Natural disasters
Asian leaders offer assistance for Japan earthquake response
Marcos, Yoon and more express solidarity as death toll climbs
Politics
South Korea politician stabbing adds to tension ahead of elections
Lee Jae-myung is a polarizing leader with both fervent supporters and detractors
Politics
South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck during appearance
Lee Jae-myung taken to hospital with knife wound, local media report
Trade
South Korea records its first trade deficit with China in 31 years
Country's overall shortfall narrows in 2023 as exports to U.S. increase
Defense
South Korea's Yoon vows to 'completely block' North's nuclear threat
Security situation 'inching closer to the brink of armed conflict,' Kim Jong Un says
Defense
Can Washington and Seoul tame South Koreans' nuclear ambitions?
Doubts linger on U.S. commitment to defend ally as North continues atomic buildup
Comment
Why did Putin admit Soviet Union's secret role in Korean War now?
Russia's entry into East Asia power game tests leaders of Seoul, Tokyo in 2024
Property
South Korea builder Taeyoung files for debt workout amid slump
Worries about industry credit crunch mount as higher rates dent real estate demand
Politics
Ex-leader of South Korea's ruling PPP to launch third party
Lee Jun-seok targets mass of undecided voters ahead of 2024 elections
Technology
Samsung's next Galaxy phones to feature instant call translation
AI chips to allow nearly lag-free conversations in different languages
Asia Insight
From India and Pakistan to Indonesia, Asia set for election-packed 2024
Over a billion people will be voting but democracy questions cloud some races
Interview
Ahn Bo-hyun eyes new horizons after 'Itaewon Class' success
Actor discusses connecting to audiences worldwide, including in Japan