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Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun- Hee Retains $4 Billion Fortune in Inheritance Case
Samsung's chairman faces accusations of hiding the family fortune from his siblings and other relatives.
South Korean Exports Climb in January but Economic Concerns Remain
South Korean exports gain in January but weak PMI and low inflation rates raise concerns of economic recovery.
North Korean Troops 'Ready for War' ahead of Nuclear Test
Kim Jong-un imposes martial law and brings forward test date after Seoul warns of serious consequences.
European Stocks Steady ahead of Fed's Policy Decision
Markets little changed as traders await Fed's policy announcement and initial US GDP estimates.
South Korea 'Successfully' Launches Space Rocket [VIDEO + PHOTOS]
Seoul hoping for third time lucky with launch of KSLV-1 after previous rocket failures.
South Korea Industrial Output Expands at Weaker Pace in December
South Korea's industrial output slightly expands in December as higher domestic demand offset decline in exports.
Google Maps Lifts the Lid on Secretive North Korea
Huge blanks on map of Kim Jong-un's hermit nation filled in to show Yongbyong nuclear site and Yodok gulag.
India Cuts Interest Rates for First Time in Nine Months to Boost Economic Growth
India's central bank has cut key interest rates after the country's headline inflation eased in December.
Yahoo Fourth-Quarter Profit Declines Despite Revenue Growth
Yahoo reports better revenues under its new CEO Marissa Mayer but profit declines due to restructuring costs.
Samsung Employee Dies Following Chemical Leak
Samsung is being investigated by South Korean authorities after a chemical leak killed an employee at its plant in Hwaseong
No Fly Zone: Graham Hughes Visits World's 201 Countries without Setting Foot on Aeroplane
Graham Hughes is getting set to become to first person to visit all 201 countries without flying or using private transport.
Dolphins form Living Raft for Badly Injured Family Member
Group of dolphins tried to rescue their companion by forming a raft to keep the dying member alive.
North Korea Warns South Korea: Sanctions Equal War [VIDEO]
Pyongyang threatens 'physical counter-measures' if Seoul takes part in UN sanctions.
Has Kim Jong-un Undergone Plastic Surgery to Resemble North Korea's 'Great Leader' Kim Il-sung?
North Korea denies rumours that Kim carried out plastic surgery to look like revered grandfather.
South Korea's Growth Picks Up but at Three-Year Low in 2012
Asia's fourth largest economy posts weaker-than-expected GDP figures as lower external demands hurt growth.
The UK 4G Auction: Everything You Need to Know
The auctioning of the UK's 4G spectrum over the coming weeks will be the biggest of its kind and we look at just how it will work, who's bidding and what it will mean for consumers.
European Stocks Ease on Global Economic Concerns
Markets cautious as World Bank cuts its global outlook citing recovery concerns in high-income economies.
Asian Stocks Fall on Global Economic Concerns and Advancing Yen
Traders cautious as World Bank slashes economic outlook citing slow recovery in developed economies.
Indian Inflation Eases in December Raising Hopes of Rate Cuts
India's inflation rate declined primarily due to slowdown in the prices of manufacturing items.
Best TVs of CES 2013
The best TVs on offer at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, including OLED, Ultra HD and IGZO models.
UK Trade Deficit Narrows as Exports Shift Away from EU
ONS reports UK goods exports moving from EU to rest of world.
CES 2013: LG Finally Begins Shipping 55in OLED TV
As LG announces two new Ultra HD models, it finally begins accepting orders for its much-anticipated 55in OLED TV.
North Korea Hero Jong Tae-se Joins South Korea Football Team
2010 World Cup hero makes controversial move from German club Cologne.
North Korea Baby Riddle as Kim Jong-un's Wife Drops Weight
Band play When a Child is Born during concert attended by president and suddenly slimmer first lady.
European Markets Cautious as Cliff Rally Gives Way to Debt Ceiling Concerns
Bourses open lower as US debt ceiling and market overheating concerns set in after the previous day's multi-month high rally.
UK Trade Minister Lord Green: Government Must 'Step up a Gear' to meet George Osborne's Export Targets
Lord Green tells IBTimes UK reaching the £1tn export value target will not be easy "but it is a marathon we can complete".
North Korea's Kim Jong-un Calls for Better Ties with Seoul
Kim Jong-un's New Year speech first in 19 years by a North Korean leader.
Yahoo Exits Korea Under Pressure From Local Rivals
Yahoo has completed its exit of South Korea as planned, after the company lost ground to local rivals in the search and news sectors.
Asian Markets 2012 Roundup: A Year of Political Shifts, Economic Woes and Austerity
Most of the Asian bourses post annual gains as the year 2012 comes to a close.
LG Seeks Sales Ban of Samsung Galaxy Tablet
LG is looking to get the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 banned in South Korea, claiming it infringes several display technology patents.