Briefings
Korean agricultural groups threaten mass protests over possible US market access
Farmers demand trade minister’s resignation as US reportedly presses Korea on beef and genetically modified crop imports
July 17, 2025
Lee government prepares for record heatwave with electricity rate relief
As heat intensifies, government will also offer utility relief and $362M in emergency funds for vulnerable groups
July 16, 2025
Lee sends special envoys to Europe amid uncertainty over US delegation
Presidential office maintains cautious stance on China Victory Day parade as conservative pundits signal support
July 15, 2025
US-ROK-Japan talks highlight fragile unity on tech, trade and security
Meeting highlights diplomatic continuity but exposes limitations under Trump’s transactional foreign policy
July 14, 2025
BOK freezes rates amid Seoul housing spike and rising household debt risks
Central bank keeps rates flat days after budget passage, exposing fractured response to mounting economic stress
July 11, 2025
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
