Briefings
Presidential frontrunner’s lead narrows as Supreme Court ruling shakes race
Realmeter poll shows Lee Jae-myung dropping below 50% as Han Duck-soo surges and conservatives weigh unity ticket
May 6, 2025
Former labor minister wins nomination as conservatives move toward unity ticket
Kim Moon-soo’s nomination positions PPP to unify, but his weak popularity may undercut challenge to Lee Jae-myung
May 5, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s legal risk rises as South Korea cycles through acting presidents
Supreme Court ruling risks opposition leader’s candidacy while Han and Choi’s resignation elevates education minister
May 2, 2025
Trump moves to clarify tariff policy, curtailing flexibility for South Korea
Executive order formalizes tariff tiers, complicating Seoul’s bid for exemptions ahead of July tariff deadline
May 1, 2025
Acting president vetoes bill limiting powers ahead of South Korea’s snap vote
Han Duck-soo’s decision may rally conservatives but unlikely to alter opposition’s structural advantage in polls
April 30, 2025
South Korea launches new guideline to boost overseas plant and equipment exports
MOTIE streamlines project management to improve transparency and strengthen firms’ global competitiveness and resilience
April 29, 2025
South Korea’s SK Telecom to replace millions of USIMs after major hack attack
The company’s promises of compensation do little to quell fears of deeper systemic flaws in national telecom security
April 28, 2025
South Korea’s economic engine stalls as Trump tariffs, political turmoil bite
First quarter data show declines across investment, consumption and trade, undermining recovery and confidence
April 25, 2025
South Korea probes reports that China warned firms over rare earth exports to US
Trade ministry says it’s still verifying facts with Beijing and companies amid rising supply chain security concerns
April 24, 2025
South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline
Semiconductor surge preceded tariff announcement, signaling lower export expectations for the second quarter
April 23, 2025
