Briefings
Samsung chief acquitted, boosting conglomerate while raising judicial suspicion
Samsung likely set for M&A revival post-acquittal, amid public and international concerns over judicial fairness
February 6, 2024
South Korea-Russia ties worsen amid North Korea, Ukraine differences
Diplomatic spat reflects both countries’ dissatisfaction with each other, but energy trade will likely remain stable
February 5, 2024
Bank of Korea’s steady rate aimed at curbing inflation could impact recovery
Central bank’s months-long high interest rates take a toll on South Korea’s real estate and construction industries
February 2, 2024
IMF’s improved forecast for South Korea belies economic realities
Growth projection conflicts with manufacturing sector’s decline, SME export woes and intensifying global conflicts
February 1, 2024
Yoon’s veto on Itaewon bill stirs controversy ahead of parliamentary elections
Move could sow discontent among voters toward the president and the ruling party, already suffering low approval ratings
January 31, 2024
Minor opposition party floats military duty for women seeking public sector jobs
Lee Jun-seok’s proposal to mandate military service for women collides with fading allure of public sector jobs
January 30, 2024
South Korea’s financial regulator takes aim at accounting malpractice
Financial Supervisory Service to intensify audit of order-based industries amid concerns over non-performing loans
January 29, 2024
South Korea ramps up drone production amid North’s advances
Seoul’s advanced MUAVs will aid South Korea counter the DPRK’s drones but could cause tensions with US over competition
January 26, 2024
South Korea bets big on webtoons, equity questions surface
South Korea sets ambitious targets but faces concerns over uneven industry support
January 25, 2024
South Korea sees decline in union membership amid confrontation with government
A decade of union growth comes to a halt in the face of strong political opposition and deteriorating public perception
January 24, 2024
