Analysis
How the power dynamics of South Korean finance distort stock value forecasts
Most ROK analysts shun negative ratings, producing overly optimistic forecasts that can lead investors astray
January 4, 2023
Yoon’s tax cut plans for semiconductor industry set up clash with opposition
Seoul likely to frame proposal as necessary for national security, though it comes at time of economic uncertainty
January 3, 2023
Seoul’s cautious Indo-Pacific strategy maintains balance between US and China
Despite outward similarities with its U.S. ally, Seoul’s Indo-Pacific strategy stresses cooperation with Beijing
December 30, 2022
What an ex-president’s pardon means for the future of South Korea’s opposition
The release of both Lee Myung-bak and a former provincial governor has accentuated sharp divisions in a struggling party
December 29, 2022
Why South Korea’s currency had such a volatile year
Indicators suggest won is trending better, but the ROK economy remains at mercy of external factors beyond its control
December 28, 2022
Why Seoul’s military budget won’t budge even after North Korean drone debacle
President blames cuts to drone operations for security failures, but parties are in no mood for another budget fight
December 27, 2022
Why a South Korean defense contractor is betting on green shipping
Hanwha’s acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding promises new growth trajectories but faces financial and production hurdles
December 26, 2022
South Korean media diverge on whether Japan’s new security strategy poses threat
Seoul responded diplomatically to beefed-up defense plans, but anti-Japan sentiment looms over efforts to improve ties
December 23, 2022
How hate and prejudice make immigrants think twice about moving to South Korea
Seoul hopes to attract foreign workers to bolster the economy, but resistance to outsiders runs deep in Korean society
December 22, 2022
What rising interest rates mean for the South Korean real estate market
Affluent Koreans may weather their debts, but pain will be acute for marginal groups
December 21, 2022
