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South Korea set to crack down on chaebols that made it an export powerhouse
South Korea is pushing for its most significant reform of corporate governance since President Moon Jae-in took office, a move that could add transparency to top decision-making at large conglomerates
 "South Korea set to crack down on chaebols that made it an export powerhouse")
RCEP signatories ready for talks once India gives written request to join
Countries that have signed the RCEP agreement can start negotiations with India for joining the pact once New Delhi submits a written request stating its intention for the same
 "RCEP signatories ready for talks once India gives written request to join")
In calls with world leaders, Biden emphasises on a secure Indo-Pacific
US President-elect Joe Biden in phone calls with the leaders of Australia, Japan and South Korea emphasised on maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region
 "In calls with world leaders, Biden emphasises on a secure Indo-Pacific")
Drone taxis and deliveries: Science fiction gets closer to reality in Seoul
The vehicle glided above the river for around 10 minutes at a height of about 36 meters and reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) an hour
 "Drone taxis and deliveries: Science fiction gets closer to reality in Seoul")
Climate change: A polluter's easy path to the zero emissions club
Countries accounting for about 56% of the world's emissions have now announced or are investigating targets to eliminate their emissions by mid-century
 "Climate change: A polluter's easy path to the zero emissions club")
South Korea military detects unidentified person at North Korea border
South Korean troops were engaged in an operation near the heavily fortified border with North Korea after detecting "unidentified personnel" there, the South's military said
 "South Korea military detects unidentified person at North Korea border")
Lee's death raises questions over Samsung's future in electronics industry
The death of its iconic promoter, Lee Kun-hee, raises questions over how long the chaebol can maintain its gigantic footprint in the global electronics industry
 "Lee's death raises questions over Samsung's future in electronics industry")
Lee Kun-hee, who transformed Samsung into global conglomerate, dies at 78
Lee, who told employees to "change everything except your wife and children" during his drive to foster innovation and challenge rivals such as Sony Corp., was South Korea's richest person.\
 "Lee Kun-hee, who transformed Samsung into global conglomerate, dies at 78")
South Korea coronavirus update: 77 cases tied to hospitals reported
South Korea has reported 77 new cases of the coronavirus, mostly from the greater capital area where officials are scrambling to stem transmissions at hospitals and nursing homes
 "South Korea coronavirus update: 77 cases tied to hospitals reported")
South Korea battery maker LG Chem shares jump, boosted by Tesla sales boom
SEOUL (Reuters) - Shares in electric vehicle battery maker LG Chem <051910.KS> leapt as much as 4.1% in early trade on Thursday after the firm and major customer Tesla Inc both posted record quarterly profits.
 "South Korea battery maker LG Chem shares jump, boosted by Tesla sales boom")
PM Narendra Modi holds telephone conversation with South Korean president
The two leaders also reviewed the ongoing diversification of international value chains
 "PM Narendra Modi holds telephone conversation with South Korean president")
Intel Corp agrees to sell Nand memory unit to SK Hynix for $9 billion
The deal will shore up the Korean corporation's position in a business that's boomed in the wake of Covid-19, which drove online activity and demand for internet computing
 "Intel Corp agrees to sell Nand memory unit to SK Hynix for $9 billion")
Uber joins forces with SK Telecom to crack tough South Korea market
SEOUL (Reuters) - Uber Technologies said on Friday it will invest more than $150 million in a joint venture and partnership with South Korea's SK Telecom Co Ltd <017670.KS>, which is proposing to split off its mobility business.
 "Uber joins forces with SK Telecom to crack tough South Korea market")
South Korea reports 110 more coronavirus cases; tally reaches 24,988
South Korea reported 110 more cases of the Covid-19 as of midnight Wednesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 24,988
Hyundai Motor Group heir apparent Euisun Chung appointed as chairman
Euisun Chung has played an increasingly visible leadership role since September 2018 when he was promoted to executive vice chairman
 "Hyundai Motor Group heir apparent Euisun Chung appointed as chairman")
Daewoong Pharma gets approval for Phase 1 trials of coronavirus drug
The company confirmed the safety of the drug in its latest study in partnership with New Delhi-based Mankind Pharma Ltd, Daewoong said in a statement
 "Daewoong Pharma gets approval for Phase 1 trials of coronavirus drug")
In a first, World Trade Organization to be led by a woman in 25 years
The previous WTO director-general, Roberto Azevedo of Brazil, made a surprise announcement in May that he would leave the job a year early, citing a "personal decision."
 "In a first, World Trade Organization to be led by a woman in 25 years")
Former N Korean ambassador to Italy living in South Korea, claims lawmaker
South Korea's spy agency earlier told lawmakers that Jo had left his official residence in Rome with his wife in November 2018
 "Former N Korean ambassador to Italy living in South Korea, claims lawmaker")
South Korea coronavirus update: Biggest Covid case jump in a week
South Korea has reported 114 new cases of the coronavirus, its first daily jump of over 100 in a week
 "South Korea coronavirus update: Biggest Covid case jump in a week")
Gulf Oil Lubricants India inks pact with South Korea's S-Oil Corporation
Gulf Oil Lubricants India on Monday said it has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with South Korea's S-Oil Corporation
 "Gulf Oil Lubricants India inks pact with South Korea's S-Oil Corporation")
