Briefings
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
KOSPI tops 6,000 as markets reprice risk despite Iran war tensions
Foreign inflows and falling oil prices drive rally, but energy constraints and supply risks continue to shape outlook
April 16, 2026
South Korea’s research sector grows, but structural limits persist
Government data shows rising revenue and firms, but talent shortages and weak scale constrain innovation capacity
April 15, 2026
South Korea and Poland upgrade ties as defense, industrial links deepen
Leaders elevate relations to comprehensive strategic partnership anchored in arms deals and supply chain cooperation
April 14, 2026
South Korea braces for prolonged disruption after US-Iran talks fail
Seoul keeps emergency measures in place, warning energy, logistics recovery will lag even if diplomacy resumes
April 13, 2026
South Korea urges regional coordination as Middle East war drives energy risks
Seoul outlines price controls and 26.2 trillion won budget as ASEAN+3 officials warn of rising downside pressures
April 10, 2026
