Briefings
South Korea launches joint task force to stop tech leaks and secure innovation
New government initiatives tackle tech theft risks, leveraging partnership with US and Japan for stronger enforcement
Agreement between US and South Korea sets stage for stricter nuclear exports
Enhanced export controls under provisional MOU may delay KHNP’s nuclear bids in Europe’s energy market
Korea’s health system looks to foreign workers for new premium contributions
Proposal may ease NHIS strain slightly but leaves systemic aging and healthcare cost issues unresolved
South Korea’s exports hit all-time high as external challenges intensify
October trade data shows strong US and China sales, but upcoming US election could introduce trade barriers
Samsung logs record revenue boost, but chip challenges persist
High-tech memory investment ramps up as Samsung fights to reclaim competitive edge in the AI semiconductor market
Czech contract delay tests South Korea’s nuclear export ambitions in Europe
KHNP faces US and French claims as Seoul looks to expand nuclear exports across the European Union
US Treasury’s China restrictions may squeeze South Korean corporations’ profits
South Korean tech firms with subsidiaries in the US may face new costs and growth limits under the latest restrictions
Japan’s ruling party’s election defeat may impact relations with South Korea
If Sanae Takaichi successfully challenges Shigeru Ishiba's leadership, ROK-Japan relations will likely enter rocky phase
South Korea’s energy security at risk as Israel-Iran conflict raises oil risks
Inflation control and rate cuts under strain as South Korea prepares for volatility in energy and financial markets
IMF maintains Korea’s 2024 growth at 2.5%, cuts 2025 forecast to 2.2%
Per capita GDP expected to reach $36,132 this year, surpassing Asian competitors amid fiscal concerns