Briefings
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
Korea posts strong February jobs as government shifts toward crisis footing
Employment gains driven by public hiring as Seoul secures oil supply and prepares emergency budget amid energy risks
March 19, 2026
South Korea weighs rationing and wartime budget in energy contingency planning
Seoul reviews demand controls and emergency fiscal measures as prolonged disruption tests policy limits
March 18, 2026
Indo-Pacific energy talks highlight South Korea supply chain risks
Seoul joins US and regional partners to strengthen LNG trade and critical mineral networks amid energy risks
March 17, 2026
South Korea weighs Trump’s call for naval deployments to Strait of Hormuz
Seoul signals cautious review after US president urges affected nations to send ships to keep key oil route open
March 16, 2026
South Korea joins record IEA oil reserve release as Gulf crisis disrupts supply
Seoul will release 22.46 million barrels as Strait of Hormuz risks raise global energy security concerns
March 13, 2026
