Business Aug 12, 2022
South Korea pardons Samsung boss 'to help the economy'
by Claire Lee
Billionaire Lee Jae-yong was released on parole in August 2021 after serving 18 months in jail, just over half of his original sentence.
Commentary / World Jun 30, 2022
How realistic are Beijing’s semiconductor ambitions?
by Keun Lee
Despite big aspirations, China has struggled to catch up with the U.S. in the economically and strategically vital semiconductor industry, and will continue to face significant barriers to progress.
Asia Pacific May 20, 2022
Biden hails U.S.-South Korea alliance on tour of Samsung plant with Yoon
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol joined Biden at the event and said that "based on advanced technology and supply chain cooperation,” he’d seek to upgrade U.S.-South Korea relations.
Business Nov 25, 2021
Texas put up millions to lure a Samsung plant and won. Will it pay off?
by Noah Buhayar, Michael Tobin and Danielle Moran
Research suggests projects don’t always deliver, despite the eye-popping numbers in pitch decks and the politicians racing around to take credit for delivering jobs.
Business Oct 28, 2021
Samsung reports 28% jump in profit despite supply chain woes
Operating profits generated from its semiconductor business accounted for over 60% of the total, illustrating the major role the division plays to the sprawling group.
Business Aug 13, 2021
The de facto leader's release is the latest instance of South Korea's long tradition of freeing business leaders imprisoned for corruption or tax evasion on economic grounds.
Business / Corporate Jun 16, 2021
Japan Display, a fading iPhone LCD screen-maker, pivots to virtual reality
by Takashi Mochizuki and Yuki Furukawa
The Tokyo-based LCD specialist expects its favored display technology to become the standard for VR because it can achieve higher resolution than OLED.
Asia Pacific / Crime & Legal Jun 11, 2021
Samsung boss could be set free by one of his biggest critics, Moon Jae-in
by Jeong-Ho Lee and Sohee Kim
The dramatic reversal reflects South Korea’s claustrophobic politics, where government leaders and big business are so dependent on each other that favoritism can trump the law.
Business | ANALYSIS Jun 2, 2021
Decarbonization drive creates supply chain challenges for corporate Japan
by Noriyuki Suzuki
Gone are the days when Japan was dominant in semiconductor and battery production, industries that are increasingly relevant in the modern world.
Business / Tech May 13, 2021
South Korea unveils $450 billion push to seize global chipmaking crown
by Sohee Kim and Sam Kim
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will lead more than 510 trillion won of investment in semiconductor research and production in the years to 2030 under a national blueprint devised by Moon.
Business May 4, 2021
Samsung windfall gives richest South Korean woman $7 billion fortune
by Yoojung Lee
Hong Ra-hee boosted her fortune after receiving billions of dollars in stocks in the much-awaited transfer of her husband’s assets.
Business / Tech Apr 29, 2021
Global chip shortage hits Apple, BMW and Ford as crisis worsens
The shortfall of critically needed parts has forced the auto industry to cut output, leaving thin inventories at dealerships just as consumers emerge from COVID-19 lockdowns.