Media & Entertainment
After U.S. IPO, Naver's Webtoon to spend more on creators and AI
Online comics appeal to TikTok-loving Gen-Z Americans, CFO says
North Korea tensions
North Korea intensifies crackdown on K-drama, other pop culture from South
Seoul says people in North could face execution for consuming banned content
Business Spotlight
South Korea delivery giants lock horns in post-pandemic price war
Cutthroat competition hits drivers' wallets and raises safety concerns
Opinion
Now is not the time for South Korea to tax stock trading profits
Capital gains levy should be delayed until broader reform plan is ready
Media & Entertainment
Naver-backed Webtoon shares jump 14% in Nasdaq debut
California-based storytelling platform founded by engineer from South Korean company
International relations
U.S. and Japan face disconnect over further China chip controls
Trilateral with South Korea produces agreement on supply chain cooperation
Defense
Japan, U.S., South Korea start military drills to counter North
East China Sea exercises span air, naval, cyber domains
North Korea tensions
North Korea resumes launching balloons and missiles after Putin summit
Pyongyang and Seoul also trade barbs during Korean War anniversary remembrances
North Korea tensions
North Korea missile launch appears to have failed, Seoul says
Japan says missile flew to an altitude of about 100 kms and range of more than 200 kms.
International relations
As North Korea and Russia cozy up, Tokyo and Seoul clamp down
Finance ministers agree to tighten enforcement of U.N. sanctions amid evasion
Work
South Korea factory blaze highlights risks to migrant workers
Government opens employment door wider despite safety concerns
International relations
EU eyes security, defense partnerships with Japan and South Korea
Ties with Asian partners would lead to broader joint development projects
Transportation
Korean Air names Air Incheon preferred bidder for Asiana cargo arm
EU antitrust watchdog requires sale over competition concerns
Defense
South Korea's Hanwha agrees to acquire American shipyard for $100m
U.S. Navy Secretary Del Toro calls Philly Shipyard bid a 'game-changing milestone'
North Korea tensions
North Korean defector artist relishes freedom in time of tensions
Pyongyang and Seoul step up psychological warfare across divided border
Society
Have a baby, get $72,000: South Korean companies pay to boost birth rate
Parental bonuses raise fairness concerns among single workers
Environment
K-pop fans mobilize consumer power for environmental activism
After Hyundai coal success, activists target Korean music industry over marketing
Electronics
Huawei overtakes Samsung as top foldable-phone maker
New 5G-capable Mate X5 wins fans in China
Technology
Samsung targets 20% faster AI chip delivery under one-stop service
Plans for 1.4-nm chips also on track, South Korea tech giant says
Equities
South Korea extends short-selling ban to March 2025
Financial regulator plans to develop an electronic system to prevent illegal trades
International relations
South Korea's Yoon seeks deals in Central Asian resource push
Visit to Kazakhstan and other countries aimed at mineral access, less reliance on China
Indo-Pacific
U.S., Japan, South Korea to launch trilateral coordination body this year
Partners seek to institutionalize collaboration, following Camp David summit
Retail
Lotte's South Korea e-commerce arm offers early retirement
Money-losing company eyes reorganization after struggling against Coupang and Naver
Defense
U.S. and South Korea to hold nuclear response drill this summer
Allies finalize guidelines on nuclear deterrence with eye on North Korea
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific should create 'common defense market,' Hudson analyst says
U.S. and Japan officials to meet Sunday to discuss joint weapon production