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Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong, who was convicted of bribery and embezzlement in 2017, has been granted a special presidential pardon.South Korea's government justified the move, saying the de-facto leader of the country's biggest company was needed back at the helm to spearhead economic recovery post-pandemic. We speak to journalist Nemo Kim, who also teaches politics at Soon Chun Hyang University.

Wildfires and drought are continuing to affect large swathes of Europe. We assess the impact on the shipping and wine industries.

The shortlist of seven UK cities to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest has been announced. But what are the economic pros and cons of hosting the event?

(Image: Lee Jae-Yong, vice chairman of Samsung, leaves after attending a court hearing at the Seoul Central District Court on January 18, 2017 in Seoul, South Korea. Credit: Getty Images)