Briefings
South Korean political parties strike deal on 2024 budget amid election pressure
Ruling and opposition unite over national budget, focusing on R&D and regional projects in pre-election move
December 21, 2023
Yoon taps two veteran diplomats for intelligence and foreign ministry posts
Appointing Cho Tae-yong and Cho Tae-yul indicates administration’s emphasis on regional security and global diplomacy
December 20, 2023
BOK’s digital currency experiment reflects global trend, faces challenges
BOK’s collaboration with LG CNS on CBDC development aims to streamline finance amid monetary policy concerns
December 19, 2023
Washington and Seoul rush to cement nuclear pact before 2024 US elections
Joint nuclear guidelines aim for completion by mid-2024, addressing North Korean threats and US election uncertainties
December 18, 2023
South Korea eases foreign investors’ access to domestic securities amid risks
New policy ends foreign investor registration but raises concerns over market stability and control
December 15, 2023
South Korea’s ruling party faces leadership void as Kim Gi-hyeon resigns
Resignation of PPP leader just months before general elections stirs concerns over the party’s electoral viability
December 14, 2023
South Korea’s big five-year defense plan clashes with Yoon’s austerity budget
Yoon administration will face stiff opposition to ambitious military spending amid budget constraints
December 13, 2023
South Korea’s arms sales to Poland under threat from political changes in Warsaw
Political transition in Poland threatens to upend South Korea’s arms sale strategy in European defense market
December 12, 2023
US and South Korea boost tech partnership as China’s influence looms
South Korea’s tech partnership with the US highlights broader strategic tensions in ROK-China relations
December 11, 2023
Yoon’s Netherlands state visit will aim to strengthen chip diplomacy
The visit will focus on enhancing semiconductor supply chains amid Chinese rare earth export restrictions
December 8, 2023
