Briefings
South Korea’s $17B Czech nuclear bid faces US, French legal complaints
Legal complaints threaten to derail KHNP’s $17.4 billion project as Yoon seeks to strengthen ties with Prague
September 5, 2024
SK Telecom and Hana Financial invest in BitGo Korea to enter crypto market
Partnership highlights growing interest from traditional financial institutions in South Korea’s digital asset sector
September 4, 2024
South Korea to investigate Telegram for allegedly abetting deepfake sex crimes
Investigation into messaging app follows arrest of CEO in France, highlighting cross-border nature of digital sex crimes
September 3, 2024
South Korea’s main parties agree on eight key issues in rare talks
Controversial local party chapter system, abolished in 2004 due to funding scandals, may return
September 2, 2024
South Korea’s pension overhaul faces generational and political hurdles
Yoon’s plan to differentiate premium rates faces resistance from Democratic Party-controlled National Assembly
August 30, 2024
South Korea’s Nursing Act passage highlights rare bipartisan cooperation
Bipartisan success overshadowed by deep divisions among healthcare professionals and ongoing doctors’ strike
August 29, 2024
South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal faces political and economic challenges
Plan boosts R&D funding but reduces disaster management and public housing budgets, sparking political conflict
August 28, 2024
US-South Korea defense talks resume as election season heats up in Washington
South Korea seeks “reasonable” contribution level in talks, but Harris’ nomination may ease pressure on ROK negotiators
August 27, 2024
Hanwha Aerospace launches first overseas defense plant in Australia
New facility in Geelong set to produce howitzers and armored vehicles, boosting ROK-Australia defense ties
August 26, 2024
South Korea’s central bank holds rates steady for 13th consecutive time
Household debt at record $1.42 trillion drives Bank of Korea’s decision to hold rates ahead of U.S. Fed action
August 23, 2024
