Economy
South Korea's Q2 GDP shrinks 0.2% as incomes decline
Country's economy caught between robust exports and weak domestic conditions
President Yoon Suk Yeol's party tries to reboot after April's electoral drubbing
Pyongyang urged to end system of compulsory state-allocated employment
Regional lender keeps forecasts for ASEAN economies, China, India unchanged
Report advises streamlining complex government support programs for smaller firms
Trilateral with South Korea produces agreement on supply chain cooperation
Government opens employment door wider despite safety concerns
Financial regulator plans to develop an electronic system to prevent illegal trades
Visit to Kazakhstan and other countries aimed at mineral access, less reliance on China
High-tech economy aims to cut reliance on China for lithium and graphite
Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines also work toward pact with the emirates
Business leaders participate in gathering linked to countries' trilateral summit
East Asian powers aim to 'institutionalize' summit meetings after long hiatus
Sources say Beijing is prepared to discuss the overproduction and subsidy issues
East Asian countries gather in Seoul for first three-way talks since 2019
Amid Beijing's military buildup, Kishida and Yoon seen calling for restraint
First gathering in years aims to restore trilateral diplomacy as challenges mount
One restaurateur finds niche in catching, cooking freshwater fish
Asian monetary officials seek to buy time until the U.S. economy slows down
President announces new ministry to deal with birthrate 'national emergency'
Government initiative aims to end 'Korea discount' in equity market
Shipments to the U.S. jump for 9th straight month and hit a record high of $11.4bn
Asia's fourth-largest economy picks up pace on construction and spending increases
Asiana and Korean Air boost service to Japan as foreign visitors surge
Conservative president says he will govern with a 'more flexible mindset'
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