Briefings
South Korea’s economy expands at fastest pace in over two years
BOK expected to maintain interest rates as financial sector risks loom, including high loan delinquencies
June 6, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Africa summit pledges boost ties, but challenges loom
South Korea seeks to expand trade and investment in Africa, but must navigate infrastructure and policy hurdles
June 5, 2024
South Korea’s potential oil and gas windfall clouded by lack of transparency
Government’s announcement of possible $1.4 trillion reserves leaves crucial questions unanswered
June 4, 2024
U.S., South Korea and Japan institutionalize partnership amid challenges
Ministers agree to meet to ensure continuity of trilateral cooperation in the face of political risks in each country
June 3, 2024
Samsung’s first-ever strike declaration puts tech giant in precarious position
New semiconductor head Jun Young-hyun tasked with navigating crisis, regaining edge in HBM market
May 31, 2024
South Korea and UAE sign milestone trade agreement, boosting economic ties
UAE becomes first Arab nation to ink comprehensive economic partnership agreement with South Korea
May 30, 2024
South Korea and UAE bolster economic ties with high-profile business
Business Investment Forum builds on momentum from Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
May 29, 2024
Trilateral summit outcomes shape future of trade and economic cooperation
Commitment to WTO reform and strengthening functions could have implications for ongoing trade dispute
May 28, 2024
Trilateral summit in Northeast Asia faces uphill battle amid rising tensions
Geopolitical dynamics and entrenched disputes pose significant hurdles for South Korea, Japan and China
May 27, 2024
South Korea’s chip industry faces uphill battle despite massive support package
$19 billion investment fails to tackle key challenges as Taiwan’s TSMC outpaces in R&D spending and government support
May 24, 2024
