Cryptocurrencies
Terra founder Do Kwon denies hiding after Interpol issues alert
South Korean prosecutors seek crypto entrepreneur for alleged fraud
Business deals
South Korea's Hanwha in pole position to acquire Daewoo Shipbuilding
Deal to re-privatize world's 3rd-largest shipbuilder has taken over 20 years
International relations
North Korea rattles saber as U.S. carrier arrives for drills with South
Ballistic missile fired for first time since June with sub-launched test looming
Politics
South Korea's Yoon in mudslinging match with opposition leader
Lee Jae-myung indicted in what opposition called 'political investigation'
Electronics
LG Innotek reliance on Apple's custom renders it vulnerable
South Korean powerhouse to spend $1bn to increase camera production
Semiconductors
U.S. chip alliance against China tests South Korea's loyalty
'Chip 4' initiative threatens Seoul's quest for diplomatic middle ground
Materials
POSCO to invest $14bn in low-emissions steel production
Electric furnaces and hydrogen technology aim to cut carbon output 10% by 2030
SoftBank
SoftBank's Son faces difficult quest to lift Arm valuation
Chip design unit's dominance complicates bid for partnership with Samsung
Japan-South Korea rift
Japanese, South Korean leaders agree to restore healthy ties
Kishida and Yoon pledge to accelerate talks among senior diplomats
Technology
Apple to raise app prices in Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia
South Korea and Pakistan also included in list of countries as dollar strengthens
Comment
Will South Korea's Yoon become another Lee Myung-bak?
Hit by low approval ratings, president may have to amend pro-Japan stance
Media & Entertainment
Disney targets content creators in Asia for growth
U.S. media giant's program meant to secure original works for Disney+ service
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Shionogi seeks OK for COVID-19 pill in South Korea via tie-up
Emergency use authorization has been delayed in home market
Climate Change
Samsung targets net-zero emissions by 2050, full use of renewable energy
South Korean company uses more power than Alphabet or TSMC
Japan-South Korea rift
South Korea's Yoon, Japan's Kishida to hold 1st summit next week
Leaders of two U.S. allies to meet on sidelines of U.N. General Assembly
Inflation
Japan and South Korea face pricier iPhones as currencies slump
Pricing for China was unchanged from previous model as the economy slows
International relations
In pictures: Queen Elizabeth's reign
British monarch was a visible presence in the world for over 70 years
International relations
Legacy of decency: Asian leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Monarch was frequent visitor to region during her 70-year reign
DealStreetAsia
U.S.-based LaSalle raises over $2.2bn for Asia property fund
Will use capital across commercial, residential, logistics, hospitality sectors
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Business Spotlight
South Korean arms find interest in Europe amid Ukraine war
Hyundai, Hanwha, KAI win orders in Poland, but other countries also tempted
Politics
Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong's pardon won in court of public opinion
5.9m individual shareholders rallied around leader of South Korea's top tech company
Retail
Lotte makes fresh Vietnam start after China exit and '5 lost years'
$900m shopping center paves way for No. 3 market after South Korea and Japan
Economy
Busan Expo 2030 bid pushes South Korea into PR overdrive
Organizers play up economic gains, but local understanding crucial: experts
The Big Story
The Unification Church in South Korea: a cautionary tale for the LDP
In the church's birth place, politicians with links to the group have not fared well
Japan-South Korea rift
South Korea weighs company-funded foundation to pay wartime laborers
Yoon administration seeks alternative to asset sale opposed by Japan