Defense
Japan, U.S. unveil 'most significant' defense upgrade amid 'global threats'
U.S. to 'reconstitute' Japan-based forces to enhance contingency coordination
Sports
Olympics: IOC apologizes to South Korea over North Korea gaffe
Seoul's delegation introduced as from rival during opening ceremony
Society
South Korea says listing Japan's Sado mine as World Heritage Site likely
Seoul had raised concerns over listing due to site's links to wartime forced labor
Politics
South Korea's ruling PPP picks ex-justice minister as new leader
President Yoon Suk Yeol's party tries to reboot after April's electoral drubbing
Asia Insight
Korean tensions flare as Seoul, Pyongyang take opposing sides on Ukraine
Russia-North Korea military upgrade triggers deeper U.S.-South Korea nuclear alliance
Politics
South Korea seeks role for companies in helping raise birthrate
Former industry minister looks to Japan's Itochu for ideas on family-friendly measures
Comment
Japan, U.S., South Korea must face lingering issues from Camp David
Historic 2023 summit left several key military and other matters unresolved
Opinion
Trump shooting shows hyperpartisanship putting democracy in crisis
Polarization stokes incendiary rhetoric despite risk of breeding extremism and violence
South China Sea
Japan, U.S., South Korea top officers vow to boost cooperation
North Korean weapon programs, Beijing's assertiveness in South China Sea among topics discussed
International relations
Former CIA official charged with being agent for South Korea
Justice Department accuses Sue Mi Terry of serving Seoul's intelligence service
International relations
North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea in November
Defection occurred before Havana and Seoul established ties in blow to Pyongyang
Travel & Leisure
South Koreans head to Japan in record numbers, drawn by weak yen
Rakuten, Bic Camera partner with Hyundai Card for discounts and services
Defense
South Korea ramps up defense exports to Europe, eyeing Ukraine war
Yoon courts NATO leaders as Hanwha Aerospace lands $950m deal with Romania
Ukraine war
Ukraine urgently needs South Korean air defense systems, envoy says
Ambassador Dmytro Ponomarenko cites deadly Russian attack on children's hospital
International relations
China's outgoing ambassador to South Korea leaves sour legacy
'Wolf warrior' envoy ruffled feathers as public opinion toward Beijing worsens
Indo-Pacific
NATO to launch 4 projects with Indo-Pacific partners, including AI and cyber
Global 'arsenal of democracy' will help allies adapt to shifting security landscape
North Korea tensions
North Korea stokes rift with Seoul, emboldened by Russian support
Kim Jong Un plays up neighboring threat to tighten internal controls
Indo-Pacific
NATO to expand defense industrial cooperation to Indo-Pacific
Alliance aims to tap production capacity of South Korea, Japan and Australia
Politics
South Korea drops plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors
Government hopes concession will bring people back to work
Semiconductors
Texas governor pursues Japan, Taiwan, South Korea chip investments
Armed with $1.4bn fund, Abbott embarks on economic mission to lure businesses
Indo-Pacific
NATO to up security links with Japan, South Korea, Australia, NZ
Atlantic military alliance will issue joint cooperation document next week
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
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
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