Huang’s Nvidia exit and Lutnick’s precarious position raise stakes for Seoul
Uncertainty over chip giant’s future come as commerce secretary’s woes risk affecting Korean chip plants in China
November 13, 2026
ANALYSIS, OPINION & MORE
Inside the Seoul circle using Lee’s Arctic push to bring Russia in from the cold
Song Young-gil’s network seeks renewed Kremlin ties, while European diplomats warn Seoul about sanctions and trust
Nvidia scandal, Korea’s US investment rethink and journalist tensions — Ep. 157
Jensen Huang controversy raises chip security concerns as Seoul reassesses US commitments and lawmakers clash with media
Cho-Wang talks test whether South Korea and China can turn thaw into gains
Ahead of Lee’s China visit, the foreign ministers face unresolved maritime disputes and pressure over Seoul’s alliances
AI deepfakes of North Korean troops expose South Korea’s crisis response risks
Fabricated border images spread internationally as Seoul faces questions about verifying military claims during a clash
South Korea’s household loans rebound amid dispute over property taxes
Mortgage disbursements grew despite slower home sales, sharpening disagreements within the Democratic Party over rents
Democratic Congress could protect US troops while delaying Seoul’s defense goals
Proposed OPCON reporting rules may constrain command transfer as nuclear submarine and fuel talks remain unresolved
Nvidia scandal, Korea’s US investment rethink and journalist tensions — Ep. 157
Jensen Huang controversy raises chip security concerns as Seoul reassesses US commitments and lawmakers clash with media
US midterm fallout, Korea’s $350B deal and Trump-Kim summit prospects — Ep. 156
Democratic gains raise questions over wartime command transfer, investment oversight and renewed North Korea diplomacy
Lee’s online backlash, US alliance tensions and political theatrics — Ep. 155
Lee Jae Myung faces backlash over immigration remarks as defense minister questions US military support
Russia's Seoul outreach, Hormuz mission and cyber threats — Ep. 154
Moscow proposes renewed ties as South Korea weighs naval expansion and raises its cybersecurity alert
KOSPI plunge, Kamala Harris visit and Lee’s staffing shake-up — Ep. 153
South Korean chip stocks tumble as former US vice president visits Seoul and Lee appoints new chief of staff
Nuri launch, bank cyber breach and Seoul-Kyiv tensions — Ep. 152
South Korea marks another space milestone as financial security concerns grow and ties with Ukraine face new strain
South Korea’s export surge tests the limits of geographic diversification
Semiconductor shipments are booming across Asian hubs, but their final customers may be concentrated in fewer markets
South Korea’s DMZ access push puts UN Command’s armistice powers to the test
Three ruling party-sponsored bills seek greater control over civilian entry, but Seoul and the UNC disagree on authority
Korea Foundation’s US office registers under FARA, then terminates filing
DOJ recommendation prompted retrospective disclosure of 2021-2024 activities as foundation continues US grantmaking
KFTC fines against Baemin and Coupang expose Seoul’s platform policy dilemma
Regulators aim to revive competition for restaurants as US scrutiny and Uber’s pending deal raise the stakes
South Korea moves to incentivize marriage, but neglects issues facing the unwed
Removing financial obstacles could help boost birth rate, even as inheritance law leaves unregistered couples exposed
Spy allegations around Nvidia CEO may put Korea’s AI partnerships under scrutiny
Madison Huang’s canceled Seoul visit comes as US lawmakers seek answers on Nvidia’s security safeguards and China sales
