Defense
Growing geopolitical risk stoking East Asian nuclear concerns, says expert
Narushige Michishita says Beijing may use small nuclear bombs in any Taiwan war
APEC
Kishida and Yoon agree on new quantum tech framework
Japan and South Korea look to strengthen mutually beneficial economic ties
Defense
U.S., South Korea revise North deterrence plan for 1st time in decade
Washington vows to defend Seoul as Pyongyang-Moscow axis grows
Defense
U.S., Japan, South Korea to conclude multi-year exercise plan soon
Intel-sharing is 'foundation' for future trilateral cooperation, U.S. official says
Comment
Can South Korea's Yoon weather an economic perfect storm?
Voter discontent mounts ahead of all-important general elections next April
Indo-Pacific
South Korea and Japan must cooperate at U.N. next year, Seoul envoy says
Lee Shin-wha says Security Council seats offer golden opportunity to cement ties
Defense
U.S. defense chief holds China focus amid Israel-Hamas conflict
Austin to meet with Philippine, Thai, other counterparts during Pacific tour
Technology
South Korea balances policy to draw foreign investment, official says
Global chipmaking equipment companies increase presence in country
International relations
Blinken to visit Japan, South Korea and India next week
China and North Korea on agenda for U.S. secretary of state and Asian leaders
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea turns further inward with embassy closures
Former diplomat says moves signal tightening of ties with China and Russia
Politics
South Korean media accuse Yoon of eroding press freedoms
Government claims to be trying to limit spread of false or misleading reports
Society
Seoul braces for solemn Halloween one year after Itaewon disaster
Crowd crush dredged up familiar questions over safety, accountability
Business Spotlight
From EVs to digital, South Korea bags deals in tense Middle East
Hyundai, Naver join Yoon during his business-focused trip to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Trade
China's graphite curbs send South Korea searching for alternatives
Stricter controls by Beijing spark familiar lament of Seoul's vulnerability
Asia Insight
Hamas' Israel assault reverberates on tense Korean border
Experts see new security jitters in South, no obvious chance of DMZ escalation
International relations
South Korea snags 46 Saudi Arabia energy, infrastructure projects
Hyundai, Posco and others collaborate on Riyadh's Vision 2030 economic reforms
Opinion
India, Japan and South Korea should work together to protect shipping
Renewed Middle East fighting highlights energy security vulnerability
Your Week in Asia
Kishida policy speech, Bangkok EV show, Seoul Halloween tragedy memorial
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Defense
U.S. shows off B-52 in South Korea as part of deterrence push
Washington highlights alliance with eye on Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions
Defense
U.S. military open to drafting contingency plans with Japan, South Korea
Washington still vigilant against North Korea and China amid Israel crisis, general says
Aerospace & Defense Industries
South Korea hosts arms fair amid wars in Europe and Middle East
President Yoon Suk Yeol vows to keep expanding defense industry
Asia Insight
South Korea turns to migrant labor to fuel growth
With falling birthrate, country widens range of jobs filled by foreign workers
Politics
South Korea opposition wins by-election in blow to Yoon
President's party vows to win over voters ahead of 2024 general election
International relations
Nearly 70% of South Koreans against Fukushima release: poll
Only about 8.5% have positive view of Kishida, but an improvement on 2022
Supply Chain
Japan, World Bank diversify renewable energy supply chains
Emerging countries to get help to boost manufacturing, with eye on easing China dependence