Briefings
South Korea, Qatar shift ties toward capital-backed tech investment push
Seoul seeks to link manufacturing and AI capabilities with Qatari capital but faces geopolitical and financial risks
April 30, 2026
South Korea to begin global minimum tax filings for multinationals from May 1
Move brings first enforcement phase of 15% minimum tax, covering most large Korean firms and foreign subsidiaries
April 29, 2026
South Korea moves to build voluntary carbon market with new law, exchange
Policy aims to convert emissions cuts into tradable assets, but success depends on demand and international recognition
April 28, 2026
South Korea pegs May oil imports at 87% of normal amid supply strain
Seoul secures alternative crude flows but flags petrochemical and construction bottlenecks as war disruptions persist
April 27, 2026
South Korea’s economy rebounds in Q1, but consumer sentiment slumps in April
Strong semiconductor-led growth masks a faster deterioration in household confidence and inflation expectations
April 24, 2026
South Korea’s producer prices surge as oil shock feeds industrial costs
Rising energy and chemical costs point to delayed pass-through, narrowing Bank of Korea’s effective policy options
April 23, 2026
South Korea eases FTA rules to bring in Canadian crude oil supply
Alberta deal removes origin barriers and cuts tariffs, adding flexibility but not replacing core Middle East imports
April 22, 2026
South Korea-India summit tests whether ‘potential’ can finally deliver results
New committee and trade targets signal intent, but structural barriers still cloud implementation outlook
April 21, 2026
South Korea, Europe expand FTA into supply chains and economic security
Seoul and Brussels deepen cooperation on tech and minerals while disputes over market access and regulation persist
April 20, 2026
South Korea seeks oil cooperation with Brazil, Mexico amid supply risks
Seoul expands outreach to Latin America as it looks to secure crude beyond Middle East routes disrupted by conflict
April 17, 2026
