Defense
What makes South Koreans so eager for nuclear deterrent?
70% of public favor going nuclear to counter threats from Pyongyang, Beijing
South Korea
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea fires missile capable of reaching entire U.S.
American, Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers meet after launch
Transportation
Korean Air braces for turbulence as cargo rates sink
End of capacity squeeze set to weigh on profits in 2023
Business deals
Korean Air-Asiana deal could hurt competition, EU says, opening probe
Merger could affect passenger, cargo services between Europe, South Korea
Opinion
Vietnam and South Korea have to address wartime legacy together
Landmark ruling for 1968 massacre survivor is awkward for both governments
Politics
South Korea seeks to arrest opposition leader in graft probe
Prosecutors allege bribery, need parliament to waive Lee Jae-myung's immunity
Defense
South Korea defense paper calls North 'enemy' 1st time in 6 years
2022 edition estimates Pyongyang possesses 70 kg of weapons-grade plutonium
Opinion
South Koreans should be free to be 'wrong' about history
Criminalization of alternative views undermines public discourse and policymaking
Japan-South Korea rift
Japan, South Korea eye wartime labor talks by foreign ministers
Countries ramp up dialogue on compensation and apologies
Politics
Seoul intensifies crackdown on North Korea spy rings
Move reflects lingering feud between South Korea's conservatives and liberals
Retail
'Brooklyn of Seoul' attracts brands chasing the young and hip
Seongsu-dong industrial area emerges as 'MZ Gen' magnet after unaided revival
Media & Entertainment
BTS agency HYBE seeks buyout of K-pop rival SM Entertainment
Seeking management rights to strengthen position in industry
Opinion
U.S. cannot count on South Korea's Yoon to line up against China
Despite tough campaign rhetoric, president wants country to be pivotal state
Consumer
Cosmetics maker LG Household seeks fresh growth in North America
Core Chinese market gives South Korean company cold shoulder
Electronics
South Korea's 3 battery giants supercharge revenue on order backlog
EV-related sales soar, but SK Innovation widens loss on capacity investment
Politics
South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach minister over Halloween crush
Lee Sang-min under fire for his handling of tragedy in which 159 were killed
Finance
Apple Pay set to debut in South Korea with Hyundai Card
Collaboration is likely to challenge local dominance of Samsung Pay
Semiconductors
Japan's chip equipment makers set up shop near Intel, TSMC and Samsung
Hitachi High-Tech, Kokusai Electric see value in proximity to top customers
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea calls for stronger war readiness posture, more drills
Statement comes amid preparations in Pyongyang for expected military parade
Asia Insight
South Korea cage match: President Yoon vs. the unions
Nation's leader pushes for drastic shake-up of the nation's labor system
