Briefings
South Korea’s industries minister meets US officials to discuss chip subsidies
Ahn Duk-geun seeks fair treatment for Korean companies as TSMC secures billions in US funding
April 16, 2024
South Korea braces for economic fallout as Israel-Iran tensions rise
ROK government convenes urgent meetings to assess risks and prepare contingency plans for potential crisis
April 15, 2024
Yoon’s government faces crucial reshuffle after election defeat
President Yoon Suk-yeol will likely come under pressure to diversify beyond prosecutor-heavy cabinet
April 12, 2024
South Korea’s opposition triumphs in general elections, dealing blow to Yoon
Democratic Party and allies set to challenge President Yoon Suk-yeol’s agenda, but fall short of veto-proof majority
April 11, 2024
Yoon’s chip cluster plan raises feasibility concerns, overlooks challenges
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s ambitious plan lacks funding details as rivals aggressively subsidize chip production
April 10, 2024
South Korea’s election commission refutes claims of advance voting manipulation
Former acting president points to video as evidence of election fraud, but election commission dismisses claims
April 9, 2024
Russia summons South Korean ambassador over what it calls “unfriendly” sanctions
Moscow’s veto of DPRK sanctions monitoring panel and growing military cooperation with Pyongyang prompt Seoul’s action
April 8, 2024
Yoon appears to offer olive branch to striking doctors amid medical school quota
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s promise to “respect” medical residents’ position leaves room for interpretation
April 5, 2024
US reportedly presses South Korea to tighten chip export controls on China
From waivers to pressure, Washington’s stance change complicates South Korea’s geopolitical stance
April 4, 2024
South Korea’s investment hub dreams face domestic regulatory hurdles
AMCHAM meeting with finance minister underscores challenges in creating welcoming environment for foreign investors
April 3, 2024
