Companies
Samsung Chairman Lee's trial verdict delayed to Feb. 5
Latest legal risk comes as Samsung deals with semiconductor slump
South Korea
Politics
South Korea's YouTubers emerge as force driving political rancor
Recent violent attack and upcoming elections draw scrutiny of influential platform
N Korea at crossroads
South Korea, U.S. and Japan condemn Pyongyang over Russian arms trade
Nuclear envoys from the three nations also criticize North's recent missile tests
Electronics
Samsung unveils AI-powered Galaxy S24, starting new era in smartphone race
Powered by Google Gemini, series features live translation and other AI functions
Defense
China and India lead Asia race to expand spy satellite networks
Japan, North and South Korea also step up surveillance on growing tensions
Business deals
Beijing Hyundai sold Chongqing plant late last year to city government
South Korean automaker has been rejigging its China strategy
International relations
North Korea and Russia top diplomats meet with eye toward Putin visit
Talks in Moscow aim to solidify ties amid tensions with U.S. and South Korea
Economy
Japan, China and South Korea execs optimistic on economy in 2024
Corporate heads see strong growth despite weakness in China, poll shows
International relations
North Korea's Kim seeks to define South as enemy under Constitution
Move comes amid growing tensions with Seoul
Technology
Allowed on sidewalks, South Korean delivery robots poised to take off
Companies rush to perfect 'last mile' performance in wake of legal changes
International relations
North Korea fuels war rumblings with hypersonic missile launch
Foreign minister in Russia this week as part of burgeoning relationship
Automobiles
Nissan, Hyundai woo Japanese car lovers with EV sports models
No vrooming engines, but still fun to drive
Markets
South Korea says it will impose penalties on two global banks
Authority has been investigating practice of naked short-selling
International relations
Trump win wouldn't hurt South Korea-U.S.-Japan ties: business leader
Head of South's top business body says trilateral meetings with peers to be launched
Business trends
Korean food makes its way into U.S., Vietnam supermarkets in global push
CJ CheilJedang leads way with frozen dumplings sold at Walmart, Costco
Politics
Ex-South Korea PM to launch new party ahead of April election
Lee Nak-yon is setting out to challenge dominance of two main parties
Sports
Japan and South Korea eye football prize as Asian Cup kicks off
Favored duo will be on high alert for giant killers at the Qatar showcase
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Politics
Stabbed South Korea opposition leader out of hospital as crisis worsens
Lawmakers are fleeing Lee Jae-myung's Democratic Party ahead of pivotal elections
Politics
South Korea's parliament passes bill to ban dog meat trade
Overwhelmingly approved legislation to take effect after three-year grace period
Semiconductors
Samsung marks 35% profit fall in Q4, amid hope for recovery this year
Tech giant plans to unveil first AI smartphone next week
CES 2024
Samsung and LG go heavy on home AI at CES
South Korean tech giants unveiled robot companions at Las Vegas event
Defense
North Korea fires over 60 coastal artillery rounds, says South Korea
South's Joint Chiefs of Staff 'strongly urged' North to stop acts that threaten peace
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Companies
Nikkei Film: How steel bonded generations of Japanese and South Koreans
The story of POSCO's first 50 years
Defense
South Korea holds live-fire drill after North's shelling near islands
Tensions between both sides spike following exchanges of harsh words