Briefings
South Korea turns to UAE to extend AI semiconductor boom amid global demand risk
Expanded cooperation in data centers and energy aims to prolong export momentum but leaves structural reform unresolved
November 20, 2025
Construction collapse exposes fragile base beneath South Korea’s job market
Seven straight quarters of construction job loss signal mounting domestic slowdown as employment shifts to public sector
November 19, 2025
Korea launches supply-chain carbon cuts to defend auto export competitiveness
Seoul partners with Hyundai and Kia to build supply-chain decarbonization capacity as Europe’s carbon rules tighten
November 18, 2025
US-ROK fact sheet highlights expanded defense cooperation and rising costs
Agreements confirm major US weapons orders and support for USFK, but ambiguity on OPCON transfer and troop levels
November 17, 2025
South Korea to hold separate memorial for forced labor victims at Sado mine
Historical dispute over World War II-era mobilization risks derailing momentum for stronger bilateral cooperation
November 14, 2025
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
