Economy
Japan sinks to new low in digital ranking on talent shortage
Tokyo, just ahead of Malaysia, falls further behind South Korea, Taiwan and China
South Korea
Economy
South Korea's 2024 GDP outlook downgraded for third time
Central bank now predicts 2.1% growth amid weak exports and consumption
Business trends
Garment makers in Myanmar face value chain hurdle
Chinese trade group enlists Japanese, South Korean support for December expo
Technology
What China's graphite export curbs mean for EVs: 5 things to know
Rules starting Dec. 1 threaten to snarl supplies of key battery material
Electronics
Samsung readies unit to create future earnings drivers
South Korean group seeks new growth as China encroaches in phones, displays
Economy
Riyadh beats South Korea's Busan to host World Expo 2030
Saudi capital also competed with Rome for the five-yearly event
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific to see huge missile buildup by 2030s, Carnegie analyst says
To avoid escalation, countries should 'forswear preemptive attacks' on national leaders
Semiconductors
South Korea welcomes new rules easing chip tool shipments to China
Updates to U.S. regulations 'very significant' for Samsung, SK Hynix, trade minister says
Travel & Leisure
South Korea to double tax refund limit for foreign tourists
Visitors will be able to receive as much as around $3,800 in refunds from January
Market Spotlight
South Korea's stock short-selling ban raises political questions
Experts, media see potential negative impact of 'populism' ahead of April election
Japan-South Korea rift
Japan criticizes South Korea's 'comfort women' ruling in talks
South Korea 'respects' the 2015 bilateral accord stating the issue was resolved
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International relations
Japan, China and South Korea top diplomats to meet: 3 things to know
Foreign ministers to seek timing for first trilateral leaders summit since 2019
Japan-South Korea ties
South Korea court overturns Japan's immunity from 'comfort women' suit
Group seeking compensation over treatment in World War II military brothels
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea scraps military deal with South a day after Seoul suspends
Pyongyang vows to deploy new weapons at border
Retail
Japan's Nitori opens first South Korean store, aims to expand to 200 sites
Furniture retailer is pushing for growth beyond its home market
International relations
South Korea's Yoon meets U.K.'s Sunak as Britain hails Korean culture
Ministers launch talks over new free trade deal, agree on clean-energy partnership
N Korea at crossroads
North Korean satellite reported to be in orbit, likely with Russian help
Pyongyang ups military technology capabilities as U.S. is distracted by crises
Media & Entertainment
K-Pop supergroup BTS' Jung Kook to begin military service in December
All 7 members on track to complete their mandatory enlistment by 2025
Defense
South Korea restores border surveillance after North's satellite launch
Seoul partially suspends 2018 military agreement with Pyongyang
Defense
North Korea claims successful launch of spy satellite
Japan condemns launch and says outcome of 3rd attempt this year not verified
Defense
U.S. carrier in South Korea as Pyongyang signals satellite launch
Flexing 'military might' key to deterring North Korean aggression, analyst says
International relations
South Korea to unveil $26bn of U.K. investments during Yoon trip
Both sides to sign new defense and tech accord during president's state visit