Politics
South Korea doctors' strike sets up political test for Yoon
As dispute intensifies, analysts say president's goal is electoral gains in April
South Korea
Technology
Samsung SDI to start mass-producing solid-state batteries in 2027
South Korean manufacturer sends samples from pilot line to global automakers
Transportation
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest
The Big Story
Asia's menopause challenge: The economic case for better female health
Aging societies from Japan to Singapore rush to safeguard mature women's wellness
Opinion
South Korea's economic future at stake in doctors' strike
Yoon is curbing rowdy unions while seeking to increase labor market flexibility
Technology
Japan ministry asks Line, Yahoo operator to shed Naver influence
'Significant capital control' by South Korean shareholder blamed after string of data leaks
Technology
Sam Altman-backed startup to bring AI smart pin to Japan, South Korea
Former Apple designers' voice-enabled smart device aims to capture generative AI boom
Defense
South Korea and U.S. start stepped-up military drills
Exercises to bolster defense against North Korean missile strikes, other dangers
Market Spotlight
South Korea's plan to boost stock market disappoints investors
Chaebol benefit from low share prices due to high inheritance tax, experts say
Defense
U.S. seeks to revive idled shipyards with help of Japan, South Korea
Navy secretary visits Hyundai, Hanwha and Mitsubishi to invite investment
Politics
South Korean doctors holds a mass rally against medical policy
Demanding the government scrap the plan to increase medical school admissions
Your Week in Asia
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Japan-South Korea ties
Yoon says better Japan ties helping deter North Korea threat
South Korean leader asks international community to help realize unification with North
Transportation
Japan, China and South Korea to share reusable shipping pallets
Asian trading powerhouses seek streamlined, sustainable logistics
Health Care
South Korea standoff worsens as doctors defy return-to-work deadline
Yoon's tough stance proves popular amid reports of hospital disruptions
Retail
South Korea's Coupang eyes luxury goods after earning first profit
E-commerce company to tap earnings at home to expand reach
Society
Singapore and South Korea fertility rates fall to record lows
Heavy government spending to encourage more births fails to reverse trend
Japan-South Korea ties
South Korea and Japan need new joint declaration, Yoon adviser says
Park Cheol-hee discusses boosting bilateral ties ahead of landmark anniversary
Health Care
South Korea's trainee doctors continue walkout over pay, hours
Many quit as Yoon pushes plan to train more physicians to ease shortage
Comment
South Korea flips script on North by winning over Cuba
Preelection surprise reflects drastic diplomatic change from half a century ago
N Korea at crossroads
Japan, U.S., South Korea agree on cooperation over North Korea
Scrutiny of nuclear and missile capabilities and cooperation with Russia
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: K-defense
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Engineering & Construction
South Korean shipbuilders fulfill discounted orders to lift earnings
Big 3 focus on profitable LNG and ammonia carriers
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Sports
South Korea's stay-away soccer coach, locker room dust up dismays fans
Conflict between star players follows high-profile loss and dismissal of coach
Economy
South Korea holds growth projection while flagging inflation risk
Policymakers keep key lending rate unchanged for ninth consecutive session