As the globalisation-friendly world order fades, its new geoeconomic course is fraught with risk
Local stocks will have to price in a higher political risk premium to keep investors onboard
Won flat and Korean stocks fall 1.4% as central bank says it is keeping all options open until situation stabilises
Dramatic attempt to impose martial law exposes vulnerabilities in highly polarised democracy
President abandons plan after parliament rejects his emergency decree
President’s leadership has been marred by dysfunction, culminating in ill-fated decision to impose martial law
Markets fall as lawmakers and the head of state wrestle for control
Seoul views Pyongyang’s troops in Russia and possible technology transfers as direct security risk
Launch comes after US and South Korean defence chiefs condemn Pyongyang’s troop deployment to Russia
Seoul calls in ambassador amid concerns about Pyongyang involvement in Ukraine conflict
Symbolic detonations are first of their kind and come amid dispute over drones
Leaks and infighting raise concerns as Seoul seeks closer co-operation with west
Seoul to welcome Filipina workers under new scheme designed to encourage women to have children
Sue Mi Terry accused by US prosecutors of accepting luxury gifts to disclose information and write articles
Stronger Putin-Kim ties and possible Trump re-election increases public support for independent deterrent
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
