Briefings
Lee orders ministry to revamp practice of criminally punishing defamation cases
Push now spans Criminal Act and telecom law, pairing decriminalization of truth with harsher penalties for hate speech
November 13, 2025
South Korea aims to cut up to 61% in emissions by 2035 despite industry warning
Industry warns of cost shock and tech gaps as new NDC anchors 2018 emissions as fixed baseline for 2035 cuts
November 12, 2025
South Korea confronts global steel barriers as US, EU and Canada tighten rules
Seoul races to defend its export backbone from tariffs, carbon quotas and Chinese oversupply reshaping world trade
November 11, 2025
South Korea deepens defense ties with Canada through new industrial deal
Seoul’s outreach signals continued westward expansion of defense diplomacy to secure role in Ottawa’s submarine projects
November 10, 2025
South Korea injects billions into carbon-cutting sectors through new loan plan
Seoul aims to help mobilize more than $600M in private investment while using credit policy to drive decarbonization
November 7, 2025
ROK defense minister says nuclear subs should be built in Korea, not Philly
The remark at parliament budget session comes a week after Trump approved project at APEC summit
November 6, 2025
South Korean market slides after Trump says Nvidia’s best chips stay in US
Samsung, SK Hynix prices tumble as Trump reignites chip export concerns aimed at China
November 5, 2025
Nvidia to supply 260,000 GPUs to South Korea in AI infrastructure partnership
Deal cements ROK as a key node in Nvidia’s global AI network but raises questions over technological dependence
November 4, 2025
South Korea resets China ties after securing Trump tariff negotiations
South Korea seeks economic stability through a $49 billion swap while hedging its alliance-driven security risks
November 3, 2025
South Korea and Japan sidestep history to reaffirm shuttle diplomacy at APEC
Lee and Takaichi’s first summit highlights shared strategy to sustain trilateral coordination and bilateral stability
October 31, 2025
