Briefings
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
South Korea slips to ninth in US imports under Trump tariffs
Export share falls to lowest level since 1988 as Washington weighs narrowing metals tariff enforcement
February 19, 2026
Moody’s affirms South Korea at Aa2 as fiscal pressures mount
Stable outlook holds but government debt set to exceed 60% of GDP by 2030 as growth slows toward a 2% ceiling
February 18, 2026
South Korea passes small modular reactor special act
National Assembly creates science ministry-led control tower and five year master plan for next-gen nuclear energy
February 17, 2026
South Korea activates tariff linked investment panel before law passes
MOTIR launches temporary system to review US bound projects as special act remains pending in National Assembly
February 16, 2026
South Korea moves to tighten delisting rules in KOSDAQ reset
Reforms could triple potential delistings as regulators compress survival timelines and raise market cap thresholds
February 13, 2026
