Briefings
South Korea doubles deposit cap to 100 million won amid market uncertainty
South Korea’s move covers banks, pensions, and mutual finance groups following liquidity concerns at Saemaul Geumgo
May 16, 2025
South Korea faces sub-1% growth in 2025, signaling deepening growth malaise
State-run think tank warns fiscal limits have reached a limit as trade shocks and weak construction drag recovery
May 15, 2025
US-China tariff truce leaves South Korea pressed for time and leverage
Seoul’s negotiators proceed blind in their trade talks with Washington as China secures broader concessions and time
May 14, 2025
South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election
Lee proposes state-driven innovation and reform while Kim calls for liberalization and institutional rollback
May 13, 2025
Kim Moon-soo clinches PPP nomination after failed attempt to install Han
Ruling party unable to mount credible electoral opposition as poll shows majority backing for Lee Jae-myung
May 12, 2025
Fed pause widens BOK options but highlights Korea’s stagnation warning signs
Falling income, weak investment and poor consumption point to deeper trouble for South Korea’s economy
May 9, 2025
Seoul High Court delays Lee Jae-myung’s trial until after election day
Decision grants frontrunner temporary legal shield as court cites fairness and Democratic Party pushes immunity bill
May 8, 2025
South Korea pushes liquidity reform, digital finance at ASEAN+3 Milan summit
Seoul champions paid-in capital model and fintech strategy to hedge against global volatility amid instability at home
May 7, 2025
Presidential frontrunner’s lead narrows as Supreme Court ruling shakes race
Realmeter poll shows Lee Jae-myung dropping below 50% as Han Duck-soo surges and conservatives weigh unity ticket
May 6, 2025
Former labor minister wins nomination as conservatives move toward unity ticket
Kim Moon-soo’s nomination positions PPP to unify, but his weak popularity may undercut challenge to Lee Jae-myung
May 5, 2025
