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South Korea passes K-Chips Act but semiconductor policy still in limbo
New tax incentives provide relief, but labor and regulatory hurdles create long-term uncertainty for chipmakers
February 18, 2025
How South Korea’s next president will likely respond to Trump’s tariffs
With US trade pressure rising, Seoul must decide whether to push back or make strategic concessions to Washington
February 14, 2025
Trump’s tariffs hit South Korean steel hard as US trade war expands
With no quota relief, South Korea braces for economic fallout from the return of aggressive protectionism
February 11, 2025
Trump and Ishiba tighten US-Japan alliance as South Korea watches on warily
Japan secures stronger security and economic commitments while South Korea risks marginalization amid leadership turmoil
February 10, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s China pivot could reshape South Korea’s trade and security
Facing US tariffs and China’s export controls, Lee must navigate economic pragmatism without jeopardizing alliance
February 7, 2025
South Korea’s next president could reset Russia relations amid global shifts
Economic pragmatism could replace Yoon’s ideological diplomacy as Seoul navigates energy, trade and security concerns
February 5, 2025
South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for February 2025
February 3, 2025
DeepSeek’s open-source AI poses new threats to South Korean security
North Korea and China could use nonproprietary AI like R1 to boost capabilities in cyberwarfare, disinformation and more
January 30, 2025
DeepSeek disruption and US tariffs could sideline South Korea from AI revolution
The ROK risks becoming a mere chip supplier for US and Chinese AI giants instead of leading tech innovation
January 29, 2025
Lee Jae-myung pivots to pragmatism as he eyes South Korea’s presidency
Opposition leader’s shift to pro-business policies seeks to court moderates and investors amid political polarization
January 24, 2025
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