Supply Chain
South Korea woos African nations over critical mineral supplies
High-tech economy aims to cut reliance on China for lithium and graphite
Defense
South Korea to resume all military activities after North's balloon barrage
Seoul says it is responding to recent spate of provocations by Pyongyang
International relations
Japan, South Korea move past radar row to improve defense ties
Countries agree on measures to prevent recurrence of radar lock-ons
Indo-Pacific
U.S., Japan, South Korea to form permanent secretariat to align policies
Vice ministers also call on North Korea to engage in dialogue without preconditions
Media & Entertainment
BTS agency Hybe's stock drops almost 5% as court favors sublabel
Escalating conflict has wiped out 16% of parent's market value since last month
Technology
Samsung 1-day walkout to have limited impact but full strike on cards
28,000-member union threatens to go on all-out strike demanding better pay
International relations
North Korea's latest provocations signal frustration with Beijing
China joining South Korea and Japan at summit spurs missile, balloon barrage
Interview
Tokyo, Seoul should boost ties, aim at larger market: Yoon adviser
South Korean think tank head Park urges to pursue 'future architecting'
Companies
Alibaba and Temu threaten Coupang's e-commerce crown in South Korea
Online retailer falls into red as it ramps up investment to defend share
Health Care
South Korea adds 1,500 medical student slots in scaled-back expansion
Health care industry continues protests against controversial decision
Technology
Vietnam tech leaders FPT, CMC set up shop in China and South Korea
Expansions tap local talent pools to capture surging demand from Japan and elsewhere
The Nikkei View
Japan-China-South Korea talks are good for regional stability
Resuming dialogue is first step, but major issues still need to be addressed
Technology
China's BOE chases South Korean rivals in OLEDs with new factory
LCD market leader races for newest production tech, eyeing second success story
Defense
North Korea fails in attempt to launch spy satellite
KCNA reports that explosion brought down rocket in midair
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Economy
South Korean, Japanese and Chinese executives plan digital cooperation
Business leaders participate in gathering linked to countries' trilateral summit
International relations
China, Japan and South Korea vow to seek progress on FTA
East Asian powers aim to 'institutionalize' summit meetings after long hiatus
Trade
China, Japan and South Korea to revive FTA talks
Sources say Beijing is prepared to discuss the overproduction and subsidy issues
International relations
Japan, South Korea leaders tout growing 'trust' before summit with China
East Asian countries gather in Seoul for first three-way talks since 2019
International relations
Economic woes push Japan, China, South Korea to restart 3-way summit
Amid Beijing's military buildup, Kishida and Yoon seen calling for restraint
International relations
China, Japan and South Korea to navigate tensions at Seoul summit
First gathering in years aims to restore trilateral diplomacy as challenges mount
Interview
SK Group to strengthen ties with Japan chip equipment makers: CEO
Chey Tae-won says South Korean company will also deepen R&D collaboration
Technology
AI to revolutionize productivity, summit in South Korea pledges
Google, Microsoft and Samsung among attendees at global event
Comment
What made Japan, China, South Korea hold a summit now?
Beijing took lead out of desperation and self-interest
Politics
South Korea's Yoon vetoes investigation into drowning death of marine
Opposition vows political 'war' in case highlighting country's poor safety record
Technology
Samsung names new chip unit head as AI race heats up
Memory expert Jun Young-hyun tapped amid HBM battle with SK Hynix