Briefings
South Korea’s foreign minister nominee eyes balanced diplomacy amid tensions
Foreign minister nominee Cho Tae-yul aims to balance China relations, uphold U.S. alliance in proposed policy
January 9, 2024
South Korea investigates banks on risky investment sales
Financial watchdog scrutinizes major institutions over selling high-risk securities linked to Chinese stocks
January 8, 2024
Yoon suggests short-selling ban extension amid political tensions
The decision to extend the short-selling ban could deter foreign investors and affect the country’s economic growth
January 5, 2024
South Korea’s protest of French TV’s flag error reflects electoral sensitivity
MOFA’s challenge over incorrect flag depiction reflects domestic political tensions with elections around the corner
January 4, 2024
Attack on main opposition leader shakes South Korean political scene
With parliamentary elections approaching, violent attack on Lee Jae-myung underscores deepening political divides
January 3, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol vows economic reforms amid South Korea’s export slump
With a 7.4% decrease in exports and general elections 100 days away, Yoon’s economic strategy faces critical tests
January 2, 2024
North Korean leader rejects reconciliation, reunification with South Korea
Kim Jong Un’s remark complicates South Korean progressives’ inter-Korean vision, vindicates Yoon’s defense spending
January 1, 2024
South Korea’s export controls provoke Russian threat of retaliation
Moscow could target key energy imports and expand military cooperation with Pyongyang, straining South Korea-Russia ties
December 29, 2023
Gender wage gap in South Korea sees modest improvement, but challenges persist
Although South Korea inches toward gender pay parity, the political landscape continues to impede full-scale progress
December 28, 2023
South Korea ramps up smart farm exports to the Middle East
Smart farm technology finds fertile ground in Middle Eastern countries grappling with food insecurity
December 27, 2023
