Briefings
US-South Korea defense deal reduces immediate uncertainty but risks persist
Trump’s potential return to office may prompt calls for renegotiation, raising concerns about cost-sharing stability
October 7, 2024
South Korean exports face uncertainty with US East Coast port strike underway
Emergency measures include new logistics routes, increased shipping capacity and liquidity support for affected firms
October 4, 2024
South Korea positions itself as global defense player at international expo
KADEX 2024 reveals growing partnerships with Poland, as Seoul seeks to sell military tech to new global markets
October 3, 2024
South Korea and Slovakia sign strategic partnership with nuclear energy in sight
The new partnership aims to expand South Korea’s presence in European energy and defense markets
October 2, 2024
Corporate earnings drop sharply, driving Korea’s widening tax revenue deficit
Government forecasts significant tax revenue shortfall in 2024, signaling fiscal tightening to manage budget constraints
October 1, 2024
Japan’s incoming leader may portend improved relations with South Korea
Shigeru Ishiba’s approach to historical issues and regional security could reshape cooperation with Seoul
September 30, 2024
Takeover battle intensifies as investors increase bid for Korea Zinc
$1.7 billion bid raises questions about the future of the company’s battery materials and renewable energy projects
September 27, 2024
South Korea launches $7.5 Billion push for AI manufacturing modernization
Financial initiative aims to modernize manufacturing, but South Korea faces stiff competition from neighboring countries
September 26, 2024
US ban on Chinese tech in cars puts South Korean automakers in a tight spot
South Korea’s reliance on Chinese parts for vehicles could disrupt its access to US markets under new regulations
September 25, 2024
Semiconductor surge helps South Korea maintain trade surplus as oil imports fall
September’s energy import cuts and a struggling automobile sector raise concerns over long-term economic sustainability
September 24, 2024
