Briefings
Seoul folds manufacturing AI push into sweeping 2026 livelihood policy package
M.AX alliance emerges as industrial signal inside a Cabinet-backed rollout centered on household relief
January 22, 2026
South Korea turns to tax incentives to steer overseas capital back home
Seoul plans time-limited deductions to encourage equity repatriation and FX hedging without direct currency action
January 21, 2026
Lee-Meloni summit highlights South Korea’s cautious approach to European ties
Summit delivered political reassurance and sectoral MOUs but avoided binding commitments on defense or economic security
January 20, 2026
Seoul braces for talks after Trump invokes national security powers on chips
South Korea downplays immediate hit while Taiwan deal highlights how market access may hinge on US discretion
January 19, 2026
BOK holds rates as won volatility tightens South Korea’s monetary policy options
With inflation easing and growth improving, exchange rate pressure now defines how far and how fast policy can move
January 16, 2026
South Korea and Japan back supply chain cooperation without fast tracking CPTPP
National Security Adviser says Seoul reaffirmed trade pact interest but kept talks at working level
January 15, 2026
South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for Yoon in martial law case
Prosecutors use maximum sentence to close ambiguity around emergency powers despite low execution likelihood
January 14, 2026
Fed Chair Powell says DOJ subpoenas pose threat to US central bank independence
Markets brace for impact on Korean won stability ahead of central bank’s monetary policy board meeting this week
January 13, 2026
South Korea moves to dismantle capital market controls to chase MSCI upgrade
Roadmap targets FX settlement custody and disclosure gaps that weigh on developed market classification status
January 12, 2026
South Korea signals caution after China tightens dual use export rules on Japan
Officials stress indirect exposure and preparedness while avoiding moves that could disrupt Seoul’s diplomacy
January 9, 2026
