Briefings
Samsung’s Q2 profit plunge raises alarms for South Korea’s tech resilience
Q2 margin falls to 6.2% as Samsung struggles in AI chip supply chain and US finalizes tariff probe into semiconductors
July 10, 2025
Trump’s 25% tariff letter to South Korea sparks urgent trade uncertainty
Trump’s tariff decree adds to sectoral auto and steel pressure while raising confusion over transshipment
July 9, 2025
Yoon administration accused of illegal military aid to Ukraine under lease deal
Alleged illegal support under Yoon could limit Seoul’s ability to deepen non-lethal aid or expand NATO security ties
July 8, 2025
South Korea seeks to buy time as Trump’s tariff threats risk trade strategy
ROK trade negotiator urges US to extend reciprocal tariff pause while signaling industrial alignment with Trump policies
July 7, 2025
South Korea passes landmark Commercial Law reforms with bipartisan backing
New law expands corporate directors’ duties, mandates virtual meetings and caps controlling shareholder voting rights
July 4, 2025
China invites Lee Jae-myung to Victory Day parade as APEC diplomacy heats up
Beijing’s offer tests Seoul’s strategic posture as it seeks Xi Jinping’s attendance at the November APEC summit
July 3, 2025
Lee bets on equities to fix South Korea’s real estate-driven asset imbalance
Administration signals long-term shift in household investment strategy to stabilize housing and build trust in markets
July 2, 2025
South Korea’s May tax revenue surges, but underlying risks remain high
One-time gains from equity sales and pre-tariff exports raise concerns about tax revenue sustainability
July 1, 2025
Lee Jae-myung names technocrat and industrial insider to key economic posts
Koo Yun-cheol and Kim Jung-gwan set to steer Lee’s AI, energy and growth agenda if confirmed by the National Assembly
June 30, 2025
South Korea deepens NATO ties with new defense industry consultative body
Lee Jae-myung signals continuity with Yoon-era strategy but European procurement bias may limit ROK firm access
June 27, 2025
