Economy
South Korea GDP grows 1.1% in 4Q last year
Surging exports points to robust recovery in 2021
South Korea
Opinion
Samsung offers South Korea a 'Succession' drama few are enjoying
President Moon must act to finally take the chaebol down a few pegs
Your Week in Asia
Xi addresses Davos, Samsung results, Vietnam party congress
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
South Korea's Moon moves US alliance up on agenda, with eyes north
Seoul seeks chance to break North Korea impasse with help from Biden
Comment
Iran challenges Biden with South Korea tanker seizure
US sanctions spark game of brinkmanship that risks spiraling out of control
Biden's Asia policy
Asian allies embrace Biden as China bids Trump 'good riddance'
Beijing says 'kind angels can triumph over evil forces' in regards to transition
Technology
LG's smartphone exit signs welcomed by investors and analysts
Shares soar 25% in two days as company weighs 'all options' for loss-making unit
Business deals
Naver to buy Canadian storytelling platform Wattpad for $600m
South Korean internet giant keen to expand content business beyond Asia
Business trends
What Korea Inc. stands to gain from a Biden presidency
More certainty and continued pressure on China would help Samsung and others
Companies
Samsung tycoon Lee sent to jail: Five things to know
De facto leader of powerful tech giant has received a 30-month sentence
Biden's Asia policy
Biden point man Kurt Campbell returns to an Asia that has pivoted
Old hand welcomed back but faces new tests, from China to Koreas to ASEAN
Companies
Samsung's Lee sentenced to two and half years in jail
Vice chairman returns to prison for bribery case related to ex-President Park
Japan-South Korea rift
Moon says Japan asset sales over wartime labor 'not desirable'
South Korean president also 'honestly confused' about ruling on 'comfort women'
Market Spotlight
Investors rush into semiconductor stocks amid global chip crunch
South Korea and Taiwan indexes soar while Japan's Nikkei hits 30-year high
Economy
Moon's party seeks to force Korean tech giants to share profits
DP chairman launches task force to divert funds into consumer pockets
Japan-South Korea rift
Japan's new ambassador to South Korea takes third post in Seoul
Self-taught Korean speaker Koichi Aiboshi served at embassy under Moon's mentor Roh
Society
A baby's death casts shadow on South Korea's adoption industry
Prosecutors raise charges to murder for mother suspected of abuse
Automobiles
Hyundai rides China hydrogen wave with first overseas fuel cell plant
New factory will boost global capacity 30% to power autos and factory machines
Travel & Leisure
South Korea's Eastar Jet seeks receivership while pursuing buyer
Coronavirus slams country's crowded field of budget airlines
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea bolsters arsenal with 'world's strongest weapon'
Kim Jong Un seeks to raise leverage for possible talks with Biden team