Work
Samsung workers launch 15,800-member integrated union
New superunion seeks to distance itself from hardline labor groups
South Korea
Politics
South Korea's New Reform Party suffers split as ex-PM exits
Lee Nak-yon blames clash with leadership for departure
The Big Story
K-defense: South Korea's weapons industry goes global
Amid heightening confrontation with North, Seoul finds niche filling global arms shortages
Japan-South Korea rift
South Korean plaintiff in wartime labor case gets Japan firm's court deposit
Move comes after Hitachi Zosen did not comply with Supreme Court compensation order
Health Care
South Korean trainee doctors walk off job over medical student increase
Health authorities scrambling to prevent major disruptions to services
Food & Beverage
South Korean maker of Buldak ramen builds new domestic plant
Samyang sees huge global scope for 'K-food' noodles amid inflation and busy life
N Korea at crossroads
Kim Jong Un's sister seen shaking up Japan-U.S.-South Korea ties
Statement urges Tokyo to drop abduction issue to open door for visit by PM Kishida
Currencies
Thai baht, Malaysian ringgit sink to three-month lows against dollar
Emerging nation central banks balk at rate cuts to defend currencies
Technology
Kakao Q4 operating profit doubles amid leadership change
New CEO given mission to reform South Korean internet giant
International relations
Japan's Kishida eyes South Korea visit on March 20 for talks with Yoon
Leaders of both countries seek reciprocal trips as relations improve
International relations
South Korea forms diplomatic ties with Cuba, Pyongyang's old friend
Seoul looks to boost diplomacy in Latin America
Transportation
Korean Air wins EU antitrust approval for Asiana deal
Decision part of consolidation wave sweeping airline sector
Technology
Samsung chief focuses on business as prosecutors appeal fraud acquittal
Activists criticize court for favoring conglomerate as Lee draws support
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off its east coast
South Korean military says it is monitoring the move closely with the U.S.
Podcast
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Media & Entertainment
Blackpink K-pop star Lisa to join cast of 'White Lotus': report
Role in hit TV series could boost profile with U.S. audiences
Asia Insight
South Korean flashpoint island frets as war whispers grow louder
Kim Jong Un's weapons development sprint creates new level of threat, locals say
Media & Entertainment
K-pop concert attendance in Japan surpasses pre-COVID levels
Looser visa rules expected to bring more performances by foreign entertainers
Materials
POSCO's new CEO pick shows how South Korean state still holds sway
Nominating committee seems to bend in Choi ouster after remarks by fund head
International relations
U.S. special envoy on North Korea to visit Tokyo and Seoul
Human rights official Turner will travel to Japan and South Korea Feb. 12-22
Technology
South Korean prosecutors appeal Samsung chairman acquittal
Lee Jae-yong continues to face legal risk as he deals with chip, smartphone woes
Politics
South Korea's Yoon calls wife's bribery scandal 'unfortunate'
President recorded TV interview instead of holding usual New Year's news conference
International relations
North Korea scraps all economic cooperation with South Korea
Pyongyang's move includes abolishment of Mount Kumgang tourism project
Materials
LG Chem signs $19bn deal with GM to supply battery materials
South Korean company's long-term contract comes amid EV market slowdown
Cryptocurrencies
Associate of cryptocurrency fugitive Do Kwon extradited to South Korea
Former Terraform CFO under investigation for alleged fraud, Justice Ministry says