South Korea

Samsung tycoon Lee sent to jail: Five things to know

De facto leader of powerful tech giant has received a 30-month sentence

January 19, 2021 16:18 JST

Old hand welcomed back but faces new tests, from China to Koreas to ASEAN

January 18, 2021 18:01 JST

Vice chairman returns to prison for bribery case related to ex-President Park

January 18, 2021 15:43 JST

South Korean president also 'honestly confused' about ruling on 'comfort women'

January 18, 2021 13:47 JST

South Korea and Taiwan indexes soar while Japan's Nikkei hits 30-year high

January 18, 2021 06:01 JST

Two countries should not repeat the mistakes, says Kang Chang Il

January 18, 2021 01:15 JST

DP chairman launches task force to divert funds into consumer pockets

January 17, 2021 16:17 JST

Self-taught Korean speaker Koichi Aiboshi served at embassy under Moon's mentor Roh

January 17, 2021 07:25 JST

Prosecutors raise charges to murder for mother suspected of abuse

January 17, 2021 03:30 JST

New factory will boost global capacity 30% to power autos and factory machines

January 16, 2021 03:22 JST