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Shifting polls, Moon Jae-in’s indictment and rising geopolitical risks — Ep. 73
Lee Jae-myung’s lead grows as Moon is indicted for bribery while friends and foes redraw Northeast Asia’s map
April 25, 2025
South Korea’s economic engine stalls as Trump tariffs, political turmoil bite
First quarter data show declines across investment, consumption and trade, undermining recovery and confidence
April 25, 2025
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
Markets rattle as tariff chaos unfolds and Korea’s primaries heat up — Ep. 72
Trump’s shifting tariff threats sow confusion, while South Korea’s presidential hopefuls throw their hats in the ring
April 18, 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
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