Briefings
South Korea hosts trilateral trade talks with Japan and China to strengthen ties
Trilateral talks aim for economic cooperation but face hurdles in WTO reform and supply chain security
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs undermine KORUS, leaving South Korea flat-footed
Free trade agreement sidelined as Trump weaponizes tariffs and private sector acts without waiting for government
Lee Jae-myung acquitted, clearing major legal hurdle to South Korea’s presidency
High Court acquits opposition leader, undercutting his rivals as Constitutional Court nears Yoon impeachment ruling
Hyundai to invest $21 billion in US to dodge tariffs and secure market share
Conglomerate’s plan includes new EV plants, AI labs and 14,000 jobs as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are set to kick in
South Korea’s 2025 SDG Report highlights economic and social weaknesses
Weak progress on green energy, high elderly poverty and social inequality highlight structural gaps in safety net
South Korea, Japan and China seek closer ties at trilateral ministerial summit
South Korea strengthens ties with Japan on security while engaging China on trade and maritime issues
South Korea’s opposition moves to impeach Acting President Choi Sang-mok
Democratic Party’s push to remove Choi could trigger market volatility and political backlash
South Korea tightens anti-dumping measures on Chinese steel imports
Beijing remains silent on Seoul’s steel tariffs, likely waiting for the outcome of Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment trial
South Korea approves sweeping energy laws to boost grid and nuclear storage
Local resistance to nuclear waste storage and offshore wind development could complicate implementation
South Korea’s rising liquidity and debt fuel inflation and housing concerns
Lower interest rates fuel liquidity and household loans, but overheating property markets raise policy risks