Opinion
2022 look ahead: Mudslinging dominates South Korea's election
Campaign already branded the most distasteful in the country's history
South Korea
Politics
Disillusioned younger voters hold key to South Korea presidential race
Both leading candidates struggle to win over independents in tight campaign
Media & Entertainment
Netflix data shows Asia content key for U.S. streaming services
Disney to release 50 original titles in region by 2023
Asia Insight
From Myanmar to AUKUS to BTS: Newsmakers that shaped Asia in 2021
As COVID raged, the security landscape shifted and superstars made their mark
Interview
South Korea says CPTPP membership would stabilize supply chains
Trade minister Yeo sees 'win-win' for all; will apply to join pact by May
Politics
South Korea's Moon pardons former President Park Geun-hye
Nation has a history of punishing and pardoning former presidents
Companies
South Korea penalizes SK chairman over 2017 group deal
But scale of fines shows dilemma in regulating economically vital conglomerates
Opinion
Asia's 2021 bull market in emperor-has-no-clothes moments
Xi Jinping happier than most to see this year stagger to a close
International relations
South Korean ambassador meets with Japan foreign ministry No. 2
High-ranking diplomats hold first talks since both took their posts
Technology
LG Display aims to take transparent OLEDs to Europe and the U.S.
South Korean maker takes early lead in projecting ads, information on windows
Comment
Moon stays active in diplomacy as end of his term approaches
Defying precedent, South Korean leader seeks end-of-war declaration, CPTPP entry
International relations
China puts Moon Jae-in on the spot with Beijing Olympics invite
Seoul sees South Korean public turning sour on neighboring power
Startups
Posco, Apple help turn South Korea's 'Steel City' into tech incubator
Nearly 90 startups involved in next-gen innovations call campus home
Food & Beverage
Hot South Korean entertainment stokes global appetite for 'K-food'
Noodle makers, chicken shops turn to product placement and social media
Materials
Lithium supply: Posco to build $830m plant in Argentina
South Korean steel group makes its latest investment in battery materials
Coronavirus
South Korea's push for youth COVID shots riles students, parents
Opponents fear vaccine side effects as record cases dent trust in government
Coronavirus
Record COVID surge forces South Korea to reverse reopening
Amid growing criticism before election, government renews social distancing rules
Trade
Japan exports will rise 5.5% due to RCEP membership: UNCTAD
China and South Korea also seen gaining, but Southeast Asia could be hit
Economy
China's overtaking of U.S. economy delayed to 2033, report says
South Koreans and Taiwanese to earn more than Japanese starting in 2027: JCER
Supply Chain
South Korea fights supply-chain risks with economic security team
Seoul seeks to diversify suppliers of chip and battery materials
Business deals
Hyundai Heavy deal to be No.1 shipbuilder faces EU roadblock
South Korean company misses deadline to submit plan for its takeover of Daewoo
Trade
South Korea takes step to join CPTPP, following China and Taiwan
Seoul to discuss membership in Asia-Pacific trade pact with public stakeholders
International relations
South Korea, Australia sign $930m deal to build howitzer plant
Moon, Morrison agree to cooperate on defense, supply chains at summit
Trade
South Korea to apply for CPTPP as China bid eases fears
Seoul's concern of angering big trade partner fades; timing remains undecided
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