N Korea at crossroads
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul
Multiple short-range missiles fired, landing east of the Korean Peninsula
South Korea
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Japan immigration
Japan battles Taiwan and South Korea for foreign workers
Tokyo relaxes strict rules, but competitive pay remains a challenge
Semiconductors
South Korean startups chase Nvidia with AI chip design push
Entrepreneurs eye global market with help from Samsung and the government
Companies
Alibaba to take on Coupang with $1.1bn investment in South Korea
Chinese e-commerce giant to build logistics network for speedy deliveries
Opinion
South Korea has to do more than 'Value-Up' to convince investors
Without addressing the chaebol, governance reforms won't be taken seriously
Politics
Australia envoy spat shakes South Korea's ruling party ahead of poll
Lee Jong-sup travels to Canberra to assume post after travel ban lifted
Education
South Korea audit alleges graft in lucrative cram-school sector
Multibillion-dollar industry faces longstanding questions over fairness
International relations
Russia arrests South Korean man accused of spying, Tass says
Incident comes as Moscow bolsters relations with North Korea
Business deals
Japan's Olympus rescinds purchase of South Korean stent maker
Product data problems spur sale of Taewoong back to original shareholders
Economy
South Korean central bank proposes lower pay for foreign care workers
Bank says tough steps needed to halt demographic slide, keep women in workforce
Arts
South Korean tales of inequality strike chord with Japan readers
Boom started with 'Kim Ji-young, Born 1982,' about a woman facing sexism
Defense
Japan and South Korea join France space force drills for first time
16 combat teams, including ones from NATO and EU, prepare for physical and cyberattacks
Automobiles
Hyundai to launch e-buses in Japan, customized for local market
With 220-km range, South Korean automaker will target use for outlying routes
Technology
SK Hynix rides AI boom as Samsung plays catch-up
Smaller company's shares surge on demand for advanced memory
Politics
South Korea doctors' strike sets up political test for Yoon
As dispute intensifies, analysts say president's goal is electoral gains in April
Technology
Samsung SDI to start mass-producing solid-state batteries in 2027
South Korean manufacturer sends samples from pilot line to global automakers
Transportation
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest
The Big Story
Asia's menopause challenge: The economic case for better female health
Aging societies from Japan to Singapore rush to safeguard mature women's wellness
Opinion
South Korea's economic future at stake in doctors' strike
Yoon is curbing rowdy unions while seeking to increase labor market flexibility
Technology
Japan ministry asks Line, Yahoo operator to shed Naver influence
'Significant capital control' by South Korean shareholder blamed after string of data leaks
Technology
Sam Altman-backed startup to bring AI smart pin to Japan, South Korea
Former Apple designers' voice-enabled smart device aims to capture generative AI boom
Defense
South Korea and U.S. start stepped-up military drills
Exercises to bolster defense against North Korean missile strikes, other dangers
Market Spotlight
South Korea's plan to boost stock market disappoints investors
Chaebol benefit from low share prices due to high inheritance tax, experts say
Defense
U.S. seeks to revive idled shipyards with help of Japan, South Korea
Navy secretary visits Hyundai, Hanwha and Mitsubishi to invite investment