Economy
Moon's party seeks to force Korean tech giants to share profits
DP chairman launches task force to divert funds into consumer pockets
Economy
Coronavirus
Japan halts business travel and threatens to deport quarantine violators
Foreigners face loss of resident status if they do not follow tightened controls
Business trends
East Asian executives expect better US-China ties under Biden
Japanese more pessimistic about COVID impact and economic outlook
Asia Insight
RCEP: China to gain as trade pact ripples across post-COVID world
Japan and South Korea also likely winners; outsiders US and India eye next moves
Economy
South Korea exports post sharpest expansion in 26 months in December
Growth driven by robust chip demand exceeds analyst forecasts
Asia Insight
An optimist's guide to 2021 in Asia
The pandemic has been a catalyst for change in health, tech and working practices
Coronavirus
No Christmas cheer in South Korea as COVID rules create confusion
Moon administration losing support over handling of pandemic
Media & Entertainment
BTS' global stardom gives K-pop exports a big boost
Online concerts for cooped-up fans help double CD and DVD sales
Companies
South Korea targets Samsung and others under tougher corporate law
Regulator says six conglomerates will have to meet new rules for financial groups
The World Ahead
Five powerful forces will affect the world in 2025: Martin Wolf
Tech, inequality, debt, de-globalization and political stress to remain decisive
