How South Korean investors can Trump-proof their portfolios this election
ASEAN ties, energy diversity and defensive assets are key to shielding investments from US policy changes
October 28, 2024
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Japan’s ruling party’s election defeat may impact relations with South Korea
If Sanae Takaichi successfully challenges Shigeru Ishiba's leadership, ROK-Japan relations will likely enter rocky phase
South Korea’s energy security at risk as Israel-Iran conflict raises oil risks
Inflation control and rate cuts under strain as South Korea prepares for volatility in energy and financial markets
South Korea poised to expand ties with NATO as alliance turns to Indo-Pacific
ROK’s role in countering North Korea and strong defense industry boost value to NATO, but Seoul must balance China ties
Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44
The Korea Pro team discusses Polish drone deployment and this week's major electricity price spike for major companies
Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44
The Korea Pro team discusses Polish drone deployment and this week's major electricity price spike for major companies
Han Kang’s Nobel win and South Korea’s diplomatic balancing act — Ep. 43
The Korea Pro team discusses South Korea’s soft power as Yoon Suk-yeol grapples with regional diplomacy
South Korea’s ASEAN push and economic diplomacy in action — Ep. 42
Yoon’s strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia and South Korea’s entry into a major bond index signal economic ambition
New Japanese prime minister, South Korea’s missile defense strategy — Ep. 41
The Korea Pro team discusses Shigeru Ishiba’s ascension and the implications of the Iran-Israel conflict for South Korea
Hostile corporate takeover, AI push and tax revenue shortfall — Ep. 40
The Korea Pro team discusses the Korea Zinc takeover bid, South Korea’s AI manufacturing initiative and tax shortfall
Fed rate cut, Yoon’s Czech visit and university reform proposal — Ep. 39
The Korea Pro team discusses the Fed’s rate cut, Yoon’s nuclear push in Prague and proposed university admissions reform
IMF maintains Korea’s 2024 growth at 2.5%, cuts 2025 forecast to 2.2%
Per capita GDP expected to reach $36,132 this year, surpassing Asian competitors amid fiscal concerns
How South Korea’s Vietnam playbook provides template for DPRK troops in Russia
Seoul’s own history of profiting from foreign war illuminates what North Korea has to gain, and the risks of retaliation
South Korea hikes electricity price for industrial giants amid financial crisis
Large firms face 10.2% rate increase while residential and commercial rates remain frozen
Rising loan delinquency increases financial uncertainty for South Korean banks
Bank of Korea rate cuts offer temporary relief, but increase in defaults highlights risks for SME and household loans
South Korea announces potential weapons provision for Ukraine
The move comes after ROK confirmed North Korea has deployed troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine
Why the results of South Korea’s by-elections mask growing political fissures
Both major parties faced potent challenges in traditional strongholds, but experts say they’re unlikely to change tack
