Briefings
South Korean exporters face new tariffs under US steel and aluminum rules
Non-preferential origin rules expose exporters to duties even if goods meet Korea-US Free Trade Agreement standards
June 26, 2025
Prime Minister nominee hearing signals how President Lee Jae-myung will govern
Democratic Party bypasses traditional scrutiny, indicating intent to consolidate control over appointments and process
June 25, 2025
South Korea sends new trade negotiator to US to avert tariff blow to exports
Yeo Han-koo leverages past experience and networks in bid to shield Korean exporters from US protectionism
June 24, 2025
Lee Jae-myung to skip NATO summit amid Iran crisis and domestic challenges
With Iran likely to dominate NATO discussions, Seoul prioritizes political transition and domestic issues
June 23, 2025
South Korea unveils $22 billion extra budget to boost demand, ease debt pressure
Lee Jae-myung’s fiscal package provides short-term aid but raises fiscal concerns and offers little structural reform
June 20, 2025
South Korea and Japan build on Yoon-era ties as US leadership recedes
As Trump skips key meetings, Seoul and Tokyo revive shuttle diplomacy to manage shared geopolitical risks
June 19, 2025
US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms
Samsung, LG and others could face compliance costs as origin rules harden under US trade enforcement push
June 18, 2025
South Korea, Japan mark 60 years of ties amid signs of strategic continuity
High-level talks reflect effort to preserve momentum while deferring hard decisions on contentious bilateral issues
June 17, 2025
Israel-Iran strikes rattle global markets ahead of Lee Jae-myung’s G7 appearance
South Korean president to address conflict in Canada as rising energy costs threaten inflation rebound
June 16, 2025
South Korea posts robust job rate, but gains concentrated in older workers
Healthcare and services led May’s 245,000 job gain, while construction and manufacturing continued to shrink
June 13, 2025
