Briefings
US, South Korea, Japan unite to tackle currency woes, supply chain risks
Trilateral meeting addresses won and yen depreciation, non-market practices in key sectors
April 19, 2024
IPEF Supply Chain Agreement takes effect in South Korea amid uncertainties
Industry ministry discussed plans to explore joint projects with IPEF members to diversify critical material sources
April 18, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol open to meet opposition leader after election loss
Potential talks with Lee Jae-myung could foster cooperation, but challenges in advancing Yoon’s domestic agenda remain
April 17, 2024
South Korea’s industries minister meets US officials to discuss chip subsidies
Ahn Duk-geun seeks fair treatment for Korean companies as TSMC secures billions in US funding
April 16, 2024
South Korea braces for economic fallout as Israel-Iran tensions rise
ROK government convenes urgent meetings to assess risks and prepare contingency plans for potential crisis
April 15, 2024
Yoon’s government faces crucial reshuffle after election defeat
President Yoon Suk-yeol will likely come under pressure to diversify beyond prosecutor-heavy cabinet
April 12, 2024
South Korea’s opposition triumphs in general elections, dealing blow to Yoon
Democratic Party and allies set to challenge President Yoon Suk-yeol’s agenda, but fall short of veto-proof majority
April 11, 2024
Yoon’s chip cluster plan raises feasibility concerns, overlooks challenges
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s ambitious plan lacks funding details as rivals aggressively subsidize chip production
April 10, 2024
South Korea’s election commission refutes claims of advance voting manipulation
Former acting president points to video as evidence of election fraud, but election commission dismisses claims
April 9, 2024
Russia summons South Korean ambassador over what it calls “unfriendly” sanctions
Moscow’s veto of DPRK sanctions monitoring panel and growing military cooperation with Pyongyang prompt Seoul’s action
April 8, 2024
