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Middle East ceasefire, nuclear submarines and PPP’s polling surge — Ep. 137
Questions over Iran peace deal coincide with new momentum for Seoul's submarine ambitions and shifting voter sentiment
June 19, 2026
US Senate support for Korean submarines shifts debate toward alliance roles
Committee backs cooperation in principle while ordering reviews of OPCON, Indo-Pacific security and proliferation risks
June 19, 2026
Central bank says inflation risks may spread from energy to wages and services
BOK warns rising bonuses and wages in the IT sector could amplify price pressures after Iran war-driven energy shock
June 18, 2026
South Korea eyes postwar role in Iran as Trump weighs $300bn reconstruction fund
Seoul sees opportunities in Iran again, but sanctions relief and investment rules will depend on US-Iran talks
June 17, 2026
Seoul turns Iran war lessons into long-term energy strategy with Riyadh
South Korea signs energy pact while expanding cooperation into minerals and industry despite easing tensions in the Gulf
June 16, 2026
Lee’s Italy trip reveals Seoul’s growing focus on Europe and economic security
From digital trade to AI and industrial policy, the visit showed why Europe matters more to Korea than before
June 15, 2026
Record Coupang penalty, local elections fallout and new PM nominee — Ep. 136
South Korea’s largest e-commerce company comes under renewed scrutiny while NEC grapples with mounting public distrust
June 12, 2026
South Korea delivers record penalty as Coupang case enters new phase
Appeals are expected, but regulators have now established a formal account of the breach and its aftermath
June 12, 2026
South Korea moves to loosen banking AI restrictions amid cyber risks
Financial regulator plans network-separation exemptions while expanding anti-phishing and fraud defenses
June 11, 2026
South Korea turns US investment pledge into long-term state policy
New rules create a 20-year framework for managing alliance-linked investments and strategic projects
June 10, 2026
