Briefings
Korea stocks halt as KOSPI plunge triggers circuit breakers amid Iran shock
Trading suspended after markets plunge more than 8% while authorities stress ample reserves and monitor currency markets
March 5, 2026
South Korean stocks plunge as Iran shock tests policy guardrails
Seven percent KOSPI drop puts Seoul stabilization framework and FX resilience under renewed scrutiny
March 4, 2026
South Korea launches modular FTA upgrade with Singapore at 20-year mark
Seoul and Singapore agree to modernize 2006 FTA using sector-specific updates and sign SMR and AI cooperation deals
March 3, 2026
South Korea on alert as Hormuz shipping disruption deepens
Seoul convenes emergency meetings as stalled Gulf energy flows raise inflation and policy risk concerns
March 2, 2026
South Korea’s household incomes rise but real consumption slips in 2025
Government data reports higher wages and transfers, but annual real consumption falls, tempering domestic demand outlook
February 27, 2026
South Korea’s external surplus narrows amid surge in foreign equity holdings
Bank of Korea data shows foreign stock inflows lift external liabilities faster than overseas asset growth in 2025
February 26, 2026
South Korea’s producer prices extend gains as BOK rate cut looks unlikely
Export-driven price firming and stronger semiconductor costs narrow room for easing ahead of Thursday policy meeting
February 25, 2026
South Korea and Brazil upgrade ties amid global trade volatility
Strategic partnership and new MOUs seek supply chain diversification and revive MERCOSUR trade talks
February 24, 2026
Donald Trump shifts legal strategy as Supreme Court curbs reciprocal tariffs
White House raises global tariff to 15% via Trade Act authorities as Section 301 investigations target major partners
February 23, 2026
Court sentences Yoon Suk Yeol to life, draws line on emergency powers
Seoul court rules martial law becomes insurrection when used to disable legislature and deploy troops against Assembly
February 20, 2026
