Briefings
Bank of Korea set for first rate hike since 2023 as outlook strengthens
Expected quarter-point increase would signal policymakers now see inflation and financial stability as greater concerns
July 16, 2026
South Korea shifts from industrial vision to execution in new growth strategy
Government ties fiscal, financial and regulatory reforms into a common framework to raise long-term growth
July 15, 2026
Lee Jae Myung links chip tax windfalls to South Korea’s AI investment drive
Future Response Fund gives Three Mega Projects fiscal backbone even as investors reassess technology valuations
July 14, 2026
Renewed US-Iran conflict tests South Korea’s economic resilience strategy
Fresh hostilities revive energy and shipping risks just as stronger exports had improved the country’s growth outlook
July 13, 2026
South Korea warns mortgage lending pressure will extend well into H2 2026
FSC says earlier home purchases will keep driving housing loans as regulators tighten oversight beyond banking sector
July 10, 2026
South Korea, UAE deepen oil security ties with new strategic supply pact
Agreement on emergency crude supplies and joint stockpiling expands bilateral energy cooperation as Gulf risks persist
July 9, 2026
South Korea’s 24-hour FX launch puts market reform claims to the test
New trading hours make the won easier to use overseas, but investors will judge the reform by liquidity and depth
July 8, 2026
Canada picks TKMS over Hanwha Ocean in landmark submarine procurement
Ottawa’s decision underscores enduring appeal of European defense integration for long-term strategic military programs
July 7, 2026
Lee heads to NATO summit as Seoul puts defense exports at center of diplomacy
Blue House frames Ankara trip around defense exports, industrial cooperation and NATO supply chains as Europe rearms
July 6, 2026
OECD warns Korea’s structural challenges are becoming increasingly intertwined
New survey says aging, fiscal pressure and regional inequality now reinforce each other, demanding coordinated reforms
July 3, 2026
