Briefings
Japan strengthens foreign investment screening to guard strategic tech
New review regime could affect South Korean technology firms and supply chain partnerships in Japan
March 12, 2026
South Korea weighs fuel price controls, tax relief as oil shock rattles markets
Cabinet reviews stabilization tools as Middle East tensions threaten to raise transport costs and consumer prices
March 11, 2026
Bank of Korea to buy up to 3 trillion won in bonds to steady markets
Central bank plans targeted purchases of 3, 5 and 10 year government bonds after surge in yields rattled debt market
March 10, 2026
South Korea signals tariff relief possible as US investment bill advances
Officials say Washington reacted positively as Seoul moves to pass law supporting outbound investment flows
March 9, 2026
South Korea weighs fuel price sanctions as Middle East crisis rattles markets
Lee Jae Myung orders review of anti-gouging penalties and market safeguards as war raises energy and volatility risks
March 6, 2026
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
