‘Parasite’ Actor Lee Sun-kyun Dies Amid Drug Use Allegations
Mr. Lee, a familiar face on Korean television and movie screens, had been under police investigation for months on suspicion of illegal drug use. He denied the accusations.
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Seeking a Big Edge in A.I., South Korean Firms Think Smaller
While they lag behind their U.S. counterparts, their focus on non-English languages could help loosen the American grip on artificial intelligence.
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Farfetch to Be Acquired by Coupang for $500 Million
The luxury e-commerce platform will narrowly avoid bankruptcy after the buyout from South Korea’s answer to Amazon.
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Chaebol Families Dominate South Korea’s Economy: What to Know
Conglomerates that sprawl across the society trace their roots to the nation’s rise into a world power and have been tightly controlled for generations.