Briefings
Yoon embarks on Central Asian economic diplomacy amid inter-Korean tensions
South Korean president seeks to expand business ties while facing potential criticism and provocations from North Korea
June 11, 2024
Yoon’s oil and gas announcement may be a strategic move in Japan negotiations
The potential discovery in the East Sea comes as a critical agreement with Japan is set to expire in 2028
June 10, 2024
Putin’s praise for Seoul’s Ukraine stance raises eyebrows, risks for South Korea
Yoon’s case-by-case approach to Russia risks undermining South Korea’s global pivotal state aspirations amid UN role
June 7, 2024
South Korea’s economy expands at fastest pace in over two years
BOK expected to maintain interest rates as financial sector risks loom, including high loan delinquencies
June 6, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Africa summit pledges boost ties, but challenges loom
South Korea seeks to expand trade and investment in Africa, but must navigate infrastructure and policy hurdles
June 5, 2024
South Korea’s potential oil and gas windfall clouded by lack of transparency
Government’s announcement of possible $1.4 trillion reserves leaves crucial questions unanswered
June 4, 2024
U.S., South Korea and Japan institutionalize partnership amid challenges
Ministers agree to meet to ensure continuity of trilateral cooperation in the face of political risks in each country
June 3, 2024
Samsung’s first-ever strike declaration puts tech giant in precarious position
New semiconductor head Jun Young-hyun tasked with navigating crisis, regaining edge in HBM market
May 31, 2024
South Korea and UAE sign milestone trade agreement, boosting economic ties
UAE becomes first Arab nation to ink comprehensive economic partnership agreement with South Korea
May 30, 2024
South Korea and UAE bolster economic ties with high-profile business
Business Investment Forum builds on momentum from Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
May 29, 2024
