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South Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to 25, 2026, and key outlook for March 2026
March 2, 2026
South Korea’s Special Chips Act underwrites capital, leaving execution risk
Semiconductor law defers 52-hour reform as firm-level execution models determine competitive edge
February 17, 2026
South Korea privacy law reform shifts liability burden to businesses
If passed, consolidated bill would remove intent standards, raise revenue-based fines and expand breach disclosure duty
February 11, 2026
US tariff threats turns Korea’s investment bill into a governance stress test
Donald Trump compresses Seoul’s parliamentary timelines and expose unresolved disputes over funding and oversight
February 9, 2026
US 2026 defense strategy shifts deterrence responsibility to South Korea
NDS treats Seoul’s military capability as settled, reallocating deterrence duties without new command authority
February 4, 2026
South Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Jan. 1 to 27, 2026, and key outlook for February 2026
January 30, 2026
Why South Korea’s fake news amendment raises institutional risks beyond intent
By coupling content judgments with civil, criminal and administrative penalties, law alters long-term speech governance
January 28, 2026
How Coupang’s breach became a durable political confrontation in South Korea
Administrative enforcement, nationalist framing and public opinion aligned to sustain scrutiny long after disclosure
January 26, 2026
After restraint, Lee Jae Myung probes how far he can shift to the left
Early rhetorical changes suggest the administration is reassessing constraints before any formal policy moves
January 8, 2026
The US-South Korea alliance avoided rupture but lost its old buffers in 2025
With North Korea receding, USFK ambiguity, investment pressure and routine policy choices now shape alliance credibility
January 1, 2026
