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South Korea pardons Samsung boss 'to help the economy'

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.

How realistic are Beijing’s semiconductor ambitions?

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.

Biden hails U.S.-South Korea alliance on tour of Samsung plant with Yoon

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.

Texas put up millions to lure a Samsung plant and won. Will it pay off?

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.

Samsung reports 28% jump in profit despite supply chain woes

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.

Jailed Samsung chief released on parole

Business Aug 13, 2021

Jailed Samsung chief released on parole

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.

Japan Display, a fading iPhone LCD screen-maker, pivots to virtual reality

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.

Samsung boss could be set free by one of his biggest critics, Moon Jae-in

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.

Decarbonization drive creates supply chain challenges for corporate Japan

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.

South Korea unveils $450 billion push to seize global chipmaking crown

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.

Samsung windfall gives richest South Korean woman $7 billion fortune

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.

Global chip shortage hits Apple, BMW and Ford as crisis worsens

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.

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