Most of dead at factory reported to hail from China as cause of explosion that sparked blaze remains unclear
Tensions rise on Korean peninsula after Russian president raises giving Pyongyang high-precision weapons
Mutual defence pledge marks one of Moscow’s strongest commitments in Asia
Pyongyang retaliates against leafleting campaign by pro-democracy activists from South
Supply chains are ‘deeply intertwined’, says Premier Li Qiang ahead of summit
Fines threatened for producers who cut product size without informing consumers
Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on manufacturing
President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged to target private use of company vehicles
Convicted former justice minister helps deliver resounding electoral victory for leftwing alliance
Seoul says tech and manufacturing sectors must adapt to rising competition
Companies and politicians try new strategies to encourage workers to start families
Physicians complain of overwork and low pay as healthcare system faces looming demographic crisis
Tokyo hopes diplomatic breakthrough will boost premier’s domestic popularity
The country’s twin expenses of education and housing is putting young couples off having children
Nuclear weapons development and strong ties with Russia embolden Pyongyang to escalate threats towards Seoul
Scandal sparks row within ruling party and criticisms of ‘authoritarian’ conduct ahead of election
A move to an all-volunteer armed force risks filling units with the most disadvantaged members of society
North Korean leader labels Seoul ‘principal enemy’ as he drops historic commitment to reconciliation
North Korea bombardment raises tensions after historic foes scrapped military agreement last year
Support and transfer of military technology stir anxiety in Seoul about retaliation from Beijing
Lee Jae-myung wounded in neck during visit to southern city of Busan
South Korea had partially suspended the deal after Pyongyang launched its first spy satellite
Seoul has big ambitions for independent launches and a GPS-like satellite network
Seoul worries political change and lack of funds could scupper Warsaw’s plans to buy tanks, howitzers and rockets
Market curbs are often welcomed by retail investors who sometimes see short sellers as vultures
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