Education
Metaverse education blossoms in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan
Teaching taps VR even as emerging tech's mass adoption remains in doubt
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Opinion
POSCO needs to go green faster to keep up with global shifts
Government can help by expanding emissions trading and buying low-carbon steel
Japan-South Korea ties
Kishida and Yoon tout 'new departure' for South Korea-Japan ties
Japanese PM says his 'heart aches' over wartime labor issue
Your Week in Asia
Australia budget, ASEAN summit, Thailand and Turkey elections
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Finance
Top South Korean banks KB and Shinhan build on Japan ties, chiefs say
Digital-savvy lenders began forging Japanese alliances even before diplomatic thaw
Comment
Why nuclear arms debate in South Korea cannot be underestimated
U.S. allies must think outside the box to counter new threats from North Korea
Finance
Asian ministers warn on Western banking turmoil at ADB meeting
IMF Asia chief cites uncertainty over BOJ policy and risk of global spillovers
Japan-South Korea ties
Seoul, Tokyo can cooperate on energy: South Korea finance minister
U.S. allies look for ways to team up now that diplomatic ties are on the mend
Climate Change
South Korea and ADB team up for climate change tech hub
Public-private platform in Seoul will support decarbonization in emerging markets
Startups
Shinhan Financial to launch Japan-South Korea startup fund
Seoul-based group expands its Japanese footprint
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Opinion
With omens improving, Yoon should get serious about reform
South Korea cannot just rely on central bank to propel growth
Japan-South Korea ties
Japan-South Korea thaw spreads to economy as finance chiefs meet
Tourism and trade enjoy major windfall after years of tensions
International relations
U.S.-South Korea pact risks a more aggressive North Korea
Pyongyang has lashed out at deal to deploy U.S. strategic assets to East Asia
Electronics
Samsung and LG Display bet on OLED iPads and MacBooks
South Korean display makers hope to beat Chinese rivals to 'last growth market'
International relations
Japan's Kishida to visit South Korea, likely in 1st half of May
Trip would come ahead of G-7 summit in Hiroshima later in month
Biden's Asia policy
Yoon-Biden summit disappoints corporate South Korea
U.S. makes no visible concessions for chipmakers Samsung, SK Hynix
Defense
U.S. considers landing bombers in South Korea: Air Force general
Wilsbach eyes trilateral drills with Seoul, Tokyo to address Pyongyang provocations
International relations
Japan to resume preferential trade status on exports to South Korea
Tokyo to put Seoul back on its 'Group A' list after 2019 downgrade
Semiconductors
Samsung semiconductor division swings to $3.4bn loss in Q1
Tech giant says overall operating profit plunged 95.5%, similar to guidance
Biden's Asia policy
U.S.-South Korea atomic bond aims to scare Kim Jong Un
Biden, Yoon try to end uncertainty about use of nukes to defend South Korea
Biden's Asia policy
North Korean nuclear attack would result in 'end' of regime: Biden
U.S. gives South Korea key role in deterrence against North at summit
Defense
U.S. to send nuclear ballistic sub to South Korea in show of force
Biden and Yoon bolster extended deterrence against Pyongyang's provocations
Semiconductors
SK Hynix operating loss widens in Q1 as chip downturn worsens
South Korean semiconductor manufacturer posts $2.5bn in red ink
Automobiles
Toyota supplier's $740m battery investment backs bold EV target
Panasonic joint venture will have capacity to supply 290,000 cars by 2026
Automobiles
Hyundai plans U.S. EV battery plant, posts Q1 profit jump
Georgia factory worth around $5bn to be built in JV with South Korea's SK On