South Korea’s Antitrust Enforcers Aimed at Big Tech. Then Came the Backlash. The government pledged to protect South Korean online platforms from marketplace giants, but online business circles are crying foul play.
Family Split at LG, a South Korean Giant, Tests Corporate Succession A lawsuit pitted the former chairman’s widow and daughters against the son he adopted, challenging the patriarchal traditions of a $10 billion conglomerate.
Halloween Celebrations Subdued in Itaewon One-Year After Tragedy The authorities in Seoul were out in force over the weekend, but the crowds in the typically bustling neighborhood were sparse.
South Korea’s Crowd Crush Disaster Prompts No Changes at the Top Families of the 159 people crushed to death last year say the government has never acknowledged its mistakes or accepted responsibility.
What South Korea’s Frequent Protests Say About Its Politics Part rock concert, part revival meeting, the rallies reveal a country increasingly polarized over its leader, Yoon Suk Yeol.