Briefings
Lee bets on equities to fix South Korea’s real estate-driven asset imbalance
Administration signals long-term shift in household investment strategy to stabilize housing and build trust in markets
July 2, 2025
South Korea’s May tax revenue surges, but underlying risks remain high
One-time gains from equity sales and pre-tariff exports raise concerns about tax revenue sustainability
July 1, 2025
Lee Jae-myung names technocrat and industrial insider to key economic posts
Koo Yun-cheol and Kim Jung-gwan set to steer Lee’s AI, energy and growth agenda if confirmed by the National Assembly
June 30, 2025
South Korea deepens NATO ties with new defense industry consultative body
Lee Jae-myung signals continuity with Yoon-era strategy but European procurement bias may limit ROK firm access
June 27, 2025
South Korean exporters face new tariffs under US steel and aluminum rules
Non-preferential origin rules expose exporters to duties even if goods meet Korea-US Free Trade Agreement standards
June 26, 2025
Prime Minister nominee hearing signals how President Lee Jae-myung will govern
Democratic Party bypasses traditional scrutiny, indicating intent to consolidate control over appointments and process
June 25, 2025
South Korea sends new trade negotiator to US to avert tariff blow to exports
Yeo Han-koo leverages past experience and networks in bid to shield Korean exporters from US protectionism
June 24, 2025
Lee Jae-myung to skip NATO summit amid Iran crisis and domestic challenges
With Iran likely to dominate NATO discussions, Seoul prioritizes political transition and domestic issues
June 23, 2025
South Korea unveils $22 billion extra budget to boost demand, ease debt pressure
Lee Jae-myung’s fiscal package provides short-term aid but raises fiscal concerns and offers little structural reform
June 20, 2025
South Korea and Japan build on Yoon-era ties as US leadership recedes
As Trump skips key meetings, Seoul and Tokyo revive shuttle diplomacy to manage shared geopolitical risks
June 19, 2025
