Analysis
South Korea enters policy trap as BOK holds rates before leadership shift
Oil shock, weaker won and fiscal expansion leave incoming governor with limited room to manage inflation or growth
April 10, 2026
Failing to score ‘decisive’ win in Iran, Trump turns to punish allies yet again
With conflict unresolved, Washington signals consequences for partners as energy and logistics remain constrained
April 9, 2026
South Korea-Japan evacuation diplomacy highlights ceiling on defense ties
Humanitarian coordination improves, but gaps in command, doctrine and strategy constrain deeper military integration
April 8, 2026
The ‘employee’ POV: What the Yellow Envelope Act changes for labor and unions
Beyond expanded bargaining rights, the amendment shifts liability rules, union eligibility and enforcement leverage
April 7, 2026
South Korea-France supply chain deals deepen ties but sharpen rivalry
Agreements on nuclear energy, minerals and tech align supply chains even as EU policy risks limiting market access
April 6, 2026
South Korea’s KF-21 ambitions faces uncertainty amid financing and trust issues
Indonesia negotiations highlight growing reliance on state-backed financing and uneven partner commitment dynamics
April 3, 2026
Tribunal ruling tightens Korea’s limits on state liability in corporate disputes
Schindler case finds no arbitrariness or bad faith, limiting claims tied to regulatory inaction in chaebol governance
April 2, 2026
Iran oil shock forces Seoul to weigh its energy needs against alignment with US
South Korea’s ties to the West have made it more politically difficult to coordinate with Tehran
April 1, 2026
South Korea’s juvenile crime reform risks outpacing system capacity
Government review follows public concern, but experts warn institutional gaps could undermine effectiveness of reforms
April 1, 2026
The ‘employer’ POV: How South Korea’s Yellow Envelope Act creates new gray zones
Guidelines leave key thresholds unclear, raising uncertainty over when firms must bargain as de facto employers
March 30, 2026
