Why a deal with Kim Jong-un could blow up chaebol reform

Seoul’s efforts to reform its large family-owned conglomerates face challenges as the government taps their economic prowess as it seeks stronger ties with North Korea.

South Korea is facing a tricky balancing act as it weighs powerful diplomatic relationships against its domestic political goals.

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