Briefings
Business groups warn Yellow Envelope Law could hurt investment in South Korea
US, European and domestic groups urge Seoul to reconsider contentious law ahead of major trade talks with Washington
July 31, 2025
South Korea to hike corporate tax, expand capital gains net for shareholders
DP and government agree to restore top corporate tax rate and lower the capital gains threshold to widen taxable assets
July 30, 2025
Samsung lands $16.4B Tesla chip deal, but foundry gap with TSMC remains wide
With just 7.7% market share, Samsung still trails TSMC by a wide margin despite record-setting contract volume
July 29, 2025
Dueling US-China AI plans raise compliance risks for South Korean firms
Washington and Beijing push competing AI standards, pressuring Seoul to choose or straddle rival governance regimes
July 28, 2025
US postpones tariff talks with South Korea, compressing timeline for a deal
With just one week until 25% tariffs take effect, Seoul now scrambles to adjust without rice, beef or data concessions
July 25, 2025
Trump slashes tariffs on Japan, raising stakes for South Korea’s trade talks
US-Japan agreement includes agricultural access and LNG pledges; Seoul now under pressure to respond quickly
July 24, 2025
US, South Korea launch Chinook engine MRO pilot to deepen defense ties
New program positions Korean firms in US supply chain but exposes cyber compliance vulnerabilities
July 23, 2025
South Korea’s new foreign minister outlines reform agenda to restore trust
Cho Hyun criticizes past missteps, vows to end politicization, flatten MOFA hierarchy and rebuild diplomatic credibility
July 22, 2025
Deadly floods deepen risk to South Korea’s rural policy and US trade talks
Seventeen dead and widespread damage raise political costs for Lee Jae-myung’s tariff agenda amid farm sector unrest
July 21, 2025
South Korean industries minister nominee vows US-style tax credits for chips
Tax chief nominee pledges crackdown on market manipulation while easing business audit burden
July 18, 2025
