Analysis
South Korea’s drone warrior plan faces hurdles beyond training and hardware
Experts warn Seoul’s initiative may stall without institutional reform, feedback loops and doctrinal flexibility
September 17, 2025
South Korean automakers at risk of US losses as tariff gap widens with Japan
US duties on Korean cars puts Seoul at a competitive disadvantage in largest overseas market amid tense trade talks
September 16, 2025
South Korea retreats on capital gains tax changes to calm markets and investors
Decision to keep 5 billion won threshold ends weeks of turmoil but raises doubts about long-term fiscal discipline
September 15, 2025
Favorability divide widens between South Korea and Japan amid Tokyo turmoil
Poll shows rising South Korean goodwill but entrenched Japanese skepticism, complicating Lee Jae-myung’s outreach
September 12, 2025
Alliance tested as US detains South Koreans in Georgia amid trade promises
South Korean outrage grows as Washington courts Korean capital without offering legal protections for workers
September 11, 2025
South Korea’s record job gains hide a worsening youth employment crisis
Youth jobs fell for 16th straight month in August, underscoring structural issues that Seoul’s AI push can’t mask
September 10, 2025
South Korea’s widening gender wage gap threatens growth in key industries
New report reveals female wages falling faster than men’s, undermining industrial strategy and capital market reforms
September 10, 2025
South Korea’s drought crisis shows costs of poor preparation for climate shocks
From wildfires to flood, extreme weather events are straining the ROK+1 economy and placing communities at risk
September 5, 2025
South Korea’s CPTPP gambit aims to diversify ties but risks farmer backlash
Joining trade pact faces Japan veto and domestic opposition, despite promising supply chain integration, Mexico access
September 4, 2025
Chips and ships: India’s bid to deepen South Korea ties faces tough obstacles
Unreliable infrastructure and limited Korean investment stall industrial partnership growth despite diplomatic meetings
September 3, 2025
