Chaebols are large, family-owned business conglomerates that play a significant role in South Korea’s economy. Some of the most well-known chaebols include Samsung Group, which is the largest ...

have raided units of South Korea's two largest chaebol, Samsung Group and LG Group. In mid-October, after news emerged about his close aide, Roh called for a referendum on his rule and ordered the ...

is the fourth largest chaebol in South Korea. It has operations in chemical manufacturing, telecommunications, and more. In fact, the first product LG ever made in 1947 was a cosmetic called Lucky ...