Overproduction, tariffs and weak demand increase competition with a glut of low-cost goods
Only 1% of 2,600 listed companies have signed up to new initiative aimed at boosting valuations
Alarm has risen in Seoul over industrial groups losing their technological edge
Asian nation seeks to become leading player in market dominated by China and Russia
Leaks and infighting raise concerns as Seoul seeks closer co-operation with west
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Second possible defection this month comes amid heightened tensions on peninsula
Government says new digital education tools are ‘pivotal’ to overhaul of school system
Case of Kakao founder Kim Beom-su shines light on dysfunctional relationship between business, politics and law enforcement
Missionary rescuers are asking escapees to enter into contractual relationships
Critics of a Doosan group restructuring argue the country needs a fiduciary duty standard for shareholders
Stronger Putin-Kim ties and possible Trump re-election increases public support for independent deterrent
Korean tech giant risks losing disenchanted engineers to domestic rival SK Hynix
Region’s cell start-ups have suffered a series of major setbacks in recent months
Supplier to Ford and Volkswagen may have to be rescued by its South Korean parent as losses mount
Launches come amid high tensions on Korean Peninsula days after Vladimir Putin visit
Environmentalists question joint decision to promote hydrogen and ammonia as emission reduction tools
Japanese officials say South Korea’s Naver should cut stake in Line Yahoo on security grounds
Key material for electric vehicle batteries has been neglected by industry to date, giving China almost 100% of market
Pita Limjaroenrat faces exclusion from public office over pledge to reform repressive lèse majesté law
Hanwha conglomerate argues it could help Austal build better naval ships but faces tough scrutiny
Pyongyang retaliates against leafleting campaign by pro-democracy activists from South
