Briefings
South Korea backs Hormuz reopening as ceasefire masks deeper risks
Seoul welcomes US-Iran truce and calls for free navigation, even as Tehran signals controlled access to key strait
April 9, 2026
Chip profits rise as supply shocks squeeze South Korea’s broader economy
Samsung and LG post strong results, but rising costs and supply disruption point to mounting pressure across chip sector
April 8, 2026
US tightens Section 232 tariffs, reshaping South Korea’s export exposure
New system simplifies compliance but expands enforcement scope, creating uneven sectoral impacts for Korean firms
April 7, 2026
South Korea restarts Kori-2, advancing nuclear reactor life-extension push
Kori-2 returns to service after upgrade, marking first execution of aging reactor extension pipeline through 2030
April 6, 2026
South Korea secures 50 million barrels as oil shock forces demand cuts
Seoul leans on reserves, lower utilization and global sourcing to manage shortfall after Hormuz disruption
April 3, 2026
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
