Briefings
South Korea probes reports that China warned firms over rare earth exports to US
Trade ministry says it’s still verifying facts with Beijing and companies amid rising supply chain security concerns
April 24, 2025
South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline
Semiconductor surge preceded tariff announcement, signaling lower export expectations for the second quarter
April 23, 2025
Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules
Lee Jae-myung pledges improved shareholder rights, anti-manipulation rules and MSCI upgrade plans
April 22, 2025
South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks
New spending prioritizes national tech resilience and trade shock absorption over traditional fiscal restraint
April 21, 2025
BOK holds rates steady as trade turmoil ties South Korea’s monetary policy hands
Central bank leaves interest rate at 2.75%, citing U.S. tariff risk, foreign exchange volatility and sluggish growth
April 18, 2025
South Korea and Vietnam expand ties through institutionalized action plan
With US tariffs looming and China circling, Seoul leans on rule-based alignment to secure regional influence
April 17, 2025
US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts
Seoul confirms DOE designation has likely taken effect, amid Trump’s push for energy and defense concessions
April 16, 2025
South Korea’s tech exports rebound in March as US tariff fears drive stockpiling
AI chip and panel demand pushes March recovery, but upcoming US tariffs on semiconductors pose looming risks
April 15, 2025
South Korea deepens Indo-Pacific ties as US signals more tariff shifts
Seoul engages Australia and Vietnam as Washington’s trade policy chaos continues and China expands outreach
April 14, 2025
Lee Jae-myung leads crowded field as South Korean election draws near
With Yoon ousted, Lee faces Kim Dong-yeon in DP primary while PPP contenders split post-impeachment right
April 11, 2025
