Japan-South Korea ties
Japan, South Korea to agree on mutual expat evacuations from abroad
Deeper cooperation in emergencies lets Kishida highlight improving bilateral ties
International relations
Japan PM Kishida starts 2-day visit to South Korea on Friday
Summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol scheduled during the stay
Arts
Frieze Seoul returns as South Korea deepens its art hub drive
Latest in a series of international art fairs showcases local and global artists
Crime
South Korea faces AI-driven proliferation of deepfake sex crimes
Police move to crack down on fabricated videos, many targeting or made by minors
Climate Change
Court orders South Korea to specify carbon emission cut plans through 2049
Decision hands partial victory to activists who say climate change affects 'fundamental rights'
Politics
South Korea's Yoon vows to reform pension plan set to run dry in 2055
Facing aging population, government eyes benefit adjustments and higher premiums
Companies
South Korea delivery company Yogiyo to offer buyouts, media say
Competition in sector has grown in recent months as top players cut prices
Business deals
Samsung SDI, GM ink deal to build $3.5bn EV battery plant in U.S.
Factory to start mass production in 2027, will have capacity 'up to 36 GWh'
Consumer
South Korean cosmetics maker Amorepacific looks past China to U.S.
Company targets American youth with social media ads, high-performance products
Education
South Korea birth rate squeezed by entrance exam pressures: central bank
Bank of Korea urges reform of college admissions to ease burden on families
Electric vehicles
Battery fire in Incheon risks cooling South Korea's EV fever
Tough regulations expected as authorities strengthen safety measures
Defense
South Korea preps for nuclear, chemical attacks with nationwide drill
Civilians move underground during air raid exercise as tension with North mounts
North Korea tensions
South Korea calls out North's silence on Yoon's unification vision
Seoul has offered working-level talks as part of potential new dialogue channel
Opinion
Asia needs low-cost financing to harness offshore wind
Strategic investment, partnerships are key to region's renewable energy ambitions
Electric vehicles
Mercedes-Benz under pressure following South Korea EV blaze
Details of fire under investigation as residents call on company to make payout
North Korea tensions
South and North Korea brace for Harris or Trump as next U.S. leader
Yoon and Kim deepen their own alliances while keeping door open to dialogue
Business deals
South Korean AI chip makers Rebellions and Sapeon sign to merge
Deal to serve as nation's latest attempt to challenge Nvidia and other global leaders
International relations
South Korea, Japan, U.S. leaders renew ties on regional challenges
Yoon's office issues joint statement a year after trilateral summit at Camp David
Artificial intelligence
Samsung bets on CXL memory to become next AI darling
Technology can boost server memory capacity 10-fold over current products
Sports
South Korean soccer soldiers make first challenge for top spot
Gimcheon Sangmu capitalizes on struggles of traditional powerhouses
Artificial intelligence
SoftBank, SK, LG, and Hanwha to join AI startup fund
Asian conglomerates team up to meet growing need for quick cash
Opinion
South Korea must learn from China's population long game
Seoul waking up to demographic crisis after long-term complacency
Japan's leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP to vote on Kishida successor: 5 things to know
With prime minister stepping down, how will party select his replacement?
Politics
South Korea's Yoon offers new dialogue channel with North Korea
President calls for 'unification through freedom' of divided peninsula
The Big Story
Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool
US, Taiwan, South Korean players beat path to Vietnam though boom strains resources