Kim Moon-soo: From activist to conservative politician, his own worst enemy
Labor minister’s ideological shifts and self-inflicted controversies risk undermining his credibility and effectiveness
September 6, 2024
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Diplomatic faux pas, challenging trade deals and deepfakes — Ep. 37
Kim Tae-hyo says the quiet part aloud, Korea seeks to import Australian lithium, and KHNP’s nuclear deal is in trouble
South Korea’s growth stalls in Q2 amid rising import costs and weak demand
Economic slowdown in Q2 doesn’t appear to change central bank’s cautious optimism about modest recovery prospects
South Korea’s top court demands action on climate targets for future generations
Constitutional Court orders more concrete post-2030 emission targets, raising challenges for government and industries
South Korea’s $17B Czech nuclear bid faces US, French legal complaints
Legal complaints threaten to derail KHNP’s $17.4 billion project as Yoon seeks to strengthen ties with Prague
Diplomatic faux pas, challenging trade deals and deepfakes — Ep. 37
Kim Tae-hyo says the quiet part aloud, Korea seeks to import Australian lithium, and KHNP’s nuclear deal is in trouble
Yoon’s budget and pension proposals, deepfake sex crime — Ep. 36
Cabinet approves 2025 budget; Yoon pushes pension reforms; Doctors strike over quotas; Deepfake porn scandal
Interest rates, COVID surge and corporate hiring shifts — Ep. 35
BOK holds rates amid soaring household debt; COVID cases rise as conglomerates adapt hiring to aging workforce
Yoon’s defense reshuffle and EV battery disclosure — Ep. 34
New appointments signal foreign policy priorities; voluntary disclosure of EV battery info raises concerns
Sado mine controversy lingers as espionage reform gains steam — Ep. 33
Seoul grapples with Tokyo’s rejection of forced labor acknowledgment and bipartisan push for espionage law overhaul
Seoul caught between Fed & Bank of Japan while deepening defense ties — Ep. 32
South Korea navigates monetary policy amid export growth and weak domestic consumption, as defense cooperation expands
South Korea bets on tech and manufacturing to drive growth in 2024-2028 plan
The government pledges support measures for companies, but increasing national debt might limit financial capacity
SK Telecom and Hana Financial invest in BitGo Korea to enter crypto market
Partnership highlights growing interest from traditional financial institutions in South Korea’s digital asset sector
South Korea targets Australian minerals to reduce supply chain risks
Enhanced cooperation aims to reduce reliance on China, but environmental regulations and stiff competition pose hurdles
South Korea to investigate Telegram for allegedly abetting deepfake sex crimes
Investigation into messaging app follows arrest of CEO in France, highlighting cross-border nature of digital sex crimes
South Korea’s new Nursing Act faces criticism amid fears for patient safety
Law gives physician assistant nurses more responsibilities, but gaps in training and legal clarity worry experts
South Korea’s main parties agree on eight key issues in rare talks
Controversial local party chapter system, abolished in 2004 due to funding scandals, may return
