Lobby groups raise alarm that hospitality curbs could damp consumer spending

Seoul eyeing $17bn move to boost growth and cushion risks

Weak global demand and low commodity prices have hit exports

Weak data will disappoint president and add to pressure for rate cut

A sluggish economy and high youth unemployment result in new majority party in parliament

President faces struggle to push through reforms after disappointing elections

Deployment proposal linked to policy of pushing China to be tougher with Pyongyang

Seoul stands by move as it calls for tougher sanctions against Pyongyang following nuclear bomb tests

Analysts see little hope that new measures will cripple Pyongyang’s ambitions

Former sex slaves say Seoul caved in to Japan to end longstanding dispute

Yoo Il-ho makes structural reforms top priority to avert trouble as economic pressures mount

Japanese journalist’s case fuelled fears of crackdown on dissent

Child porn laws invoked to charge Kakao boss for failing to stop teenagers sharing lewd images

Leaders agree to push for resolution of dispute over colonial-era abuse of women

Move comes amid signs that Pyongyang’s weapons drive is gaining dangerous momentum

Resurrection of talks after three-year hiatus points to possible thaw with Tokyo

Fund derided as “typical example of a policy initiative just to show off”

Second US ally to accept Beijing’s invitation but no decision yet made on attending military parade