Briefings
South Korea links energy, minerals and defense in Indonesia state visit push
MOUs on LNG and minerals align with KF-21 demand as Hormuz disruption forces coordinated supply and delivery strategy
April 2, 2026
South Korea approves 26.2T won supplementary budget to counter energy shock
Seoul deploys cash support, price controls and industrial measures as Middle East disruption strains economy
April 1, 2026
South Korea expands Iran war-response financing, but delivery pace lags
Finance ministry raises support to 10 trillion won, but 20% execution rate highlights gaps in policy transmission speed
March 31, 2026
South Korea’s G7 diplomacy highlights energy focus, uneven US access
Seoul expands engagements across partners but misses Rubio meeting as Hormuz risks drive coordination
March 30, 2026
South Korea rolls out multi-layered response to Middle East shock
Fuel tax cuts, price controls and supply measures deployed as Seoul moves to manage economic impact across sectors
March 27, 2026
South Korea’s consumer sentiment drops sharply as outlook weakens on oil shock
Forward expectations fall fastest since Dec. 2024 while inflation fears rise, highlighting early-stage demand risks
March 26, 2026
South Korea moves to curb energy demand as supply shock intensifies
Seoul raises alert level and rolls out conservation measures as Iran war disrupts oil and liquefied natural gas flows
March 25, 2026
South Korea moves to curb fuel exports as Hormuz supply risks intensify
Measures to limit outflows suggest Seoul is preparing for tighter markets as crude disruptions threaten supply chains
March 24, 2026
Lee Jae Myung taps BIS economist to lead central bank amid market volatility
Currency weakness, oil shock and market volatility narrow policy space ahead of central bank leadership change
March 23, 2026
South Korea weighs Russian oil imports as energy risks intensify
Seoul explores limited options under sanctions framework as supply concerns shift from price to availability
March 20, 2026
