Technology
Pardon likely for Samsung chief as company faces chip challenge
South Korean president seen clearing deck for 'commander' Lee Jae-yong
South Korea
Natural disasters
Record rain leaves at least seven dead in South Korean capital
With more storms on way, Yoon orders casualty prevention, control of flooded areas
International relations
South Korea targets 2026 production of homegrown fighter jet
Seoul develops KF-21 with Indonesia, eyes sales to emerging markets
Ukraine war
Russian military relies on Western, Asian tech components: study
Microelectronics from U.S., Japan, Taiwan, South Korea found in weapons systems
Politics
South Korea minister quits after school-age plan prompts backlash
A series of personnel setbacks hits President Yoon's approval rating
Your Week in Asia
SoftBank earnings, World 5G Convention, Singapore GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Comment
Will Yoon clarify South Korea's Japan policy on Liberation Day?
President's Aug. 15 speech will offer clues on importance of ties with Tokyo
Politics
Young head of South Korea's ruling party ousted by old-timers
Downfall of 37-year-old Lee Jun-seok hurts President Yoon's standing among youths
COVID-19 Recovery Index
Japan tumbles in COVID recovery ranking as infections surge
South Korea also slips, while Cambodia and Vietnam continue to lead region
Science
South Korea's 1st lunar orbiter lifts off on SpaceX rocket
Seoul joins exploration spree with mission to scout future landing spots on moon
Supply Chain
Tesla battery supplier LG Energy, South Korean peers take hit from material costs
Investments in higher capacity also weigh on sector's earnings
International relations
Pelosi avoids comment on Taiwan during visit to South Korea
Trip to Seoul follows Taiwan visit as China starts live-fire drills near island
The Big Story
Defying death: Japan and Singapore lead Asia's stem cell research race
In the world's fastest-aging societies, regenerative therapies attract the rich and curious
US-China tensions
Pelosi arrives in Malaysia as tensions rise over Taiwan visit
Local media reports Pelosi will arrive in Taipei on Tuesday night
Inflation
South Korea July inflation nears 24-year high; more tightening looms
Consumer price index up 6.3% on year, matching Reuters survey median forecast
Comment
With Abe gone, security row could further deepen Tokyo-Seoul rift
Unresolved dispute over radar is more serious diplomatic risk than wartime labor
Automobiles
LG Electronics strikes gold with long bet on EV parts
Components for electrics lift automotive segment to first black ink in 6 years
Automobiles
Hyundai opens Japanese EV service hub for high-voltage Ioniq
South Korean automaker's Yokohama site to offer specialized maintenance
International relations
The economic diplomacy of Jokowi's East Asia trip: 5 takeaways
Infrastructure investment, business ties highlight region's importance for Indonesia
Business Spotlight
South Korean app dubbed 'honest LinkedIn' aims to make money from Big Tech
Anonymous social media platform for employees starts selling services to employers