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Lee Jae-myung pledges improved shareholder rights, anti-manipulation rules and MSCI upgrade plans
New spending prioritizes national tech resilience and trade shock absorption over traditional fiscal restraint
Trump’s shifting tariff threats sow confusion, while South Korea’s presidential hopefuls throw their hats in the ring
Central bank leaves interest rate at 2.75%, citing U.S. tariff risk, foreign exchange volatility and sluggish growth
With US tariffs looming and China circling, Seoul leans on rule-based alignment to secure regional influence
Seoul confirms DOE designation has likely taken effect, amid Trump’s push for energy and defense concessions
AI chip and panel demand pushes March recovery, but upcoming US tariffs on semiconductors pose looming risks
Seoul engages Australia and Vietnam as Washington’s trade policy chaos continues and China expands outreach
Trump’s tariff pause eases panic, South Korea’s presidential race accelerates, and U.S. energy designation approaches
With Yoon ousted, Lee faces Kim Dong-yeon in DP primary while PPP contenders split post-impeachment right
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