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Chinese companies’ market share on the continent expected to rise to 50% in 2027
North Korean leader labels Seoul ‘principal enemy’ as he drops historic commitment to reconciliation
Pyongyang claims successful launch as regime increases weapons sales to Russia
Moscow changes tactics with unprecedented barrages aiming ‘to crack the code’ of Ukrainian air defences
Analysts see ‘turning point’ this year for $600bn market but question speed of recovery
Taeyoung to restructure its debt and authorities pledge to expand a $66bn market stabilisation scheme if necessary
Korean manufacturer has seized second spot behind Tesla in sales of the vehicles
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
Threats could impact inward car and battery investment by international groups, note analysts
Lee Jae-myung wounded in neck during visit to southern city of Busan
TSMC, Samsung and Intel battle to create ‘2 nanometre’ chips in moves that will shape the future of $500bn industry
Court battle over tech leakage puts spotlight on rise of Chinese company that gained from a Hyundai unit acquisition
Polls are valued more for propaganda value than democratic choice
After decades of preparation for war with North Korea, the country has become a top 10 defence exporter since the start of Ukraine conflict
South Korea had partially suspended the deal after Pyongyang launched its first spy satellite
LG Energy Solution and SK On slowing their expansion in response to sluggish demand
Pyongyang’s third attempt follows Russia’s pledge to support Kim Jong Un’s space ambitions
Lee Jae-yong also accused of orchestrating $3.9bn accounting fraud in connection with 2015 merger
Regulators seen to be appeasing retail investors ahead of parliamentary elections next year
Seoul has big ambitions for independent launches and a GPS-like satellite network
Despite sanctions, the North Korean dictator has built up alliances with Russia and China and continued to develop nuclear weapons
Seoul worries political change and lack of funds could scupper Warsaw’s plans to buy tanks, howitzers and rockets
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