International relations
China puts Moon Jae-in on the spot with Beijing Olympics invite
Seoul sees South Korean public turning sour on neighboring power
South Korea
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 not thinking of diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
President Moon says not asked to join move by U.S. after Australian summit
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
Your Week in Asia
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Life
South Korea's Yoido Full Gospel Church struggles to keep the dream alive
Remembering Pastor Cho Yong-gi
Materials
South Korea's POSCO to split off steel operations
As new holding company, it will oversee development of new businesses
Cryptocurrencies
South Korea's Wemade bets on crypto to revive gaming fortunes
Rivals scramble to follow suit as play-to-earn title draws millions of users
Society
South Korea's population forecast to drop 14 million by 2070
Nation's low birth rate and lack of foreign workers puts pressure on economy
IPO
LG Energy Solution unveils plan for South Korea's biggest IPO
World's No. 2 EV battery maker aims to raise $11bn to expand capacity