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South Korea begins biggest overhaul of the won since the Asian financial crisis
The roadmap would allow offshore won trading and settlement around the clock, reshaping foreign access to Korean markets
July 20, 2026
Lee’s economic gamble, BOK hike and military academy reform — Ep. 141
South Korea bets on public investment while facing inflation pressure, weak won risks and criticism over defense reform
July 17, 2026
South Korea tightens single-stock leverage rules after rapid market surge
Financial regulator raises cash deposits, freezes new listings, signals tougher approach to retail financial innovation
July 17, 2026
Bank of Korea set for first rate hike since 2023 as outlook strengthens
Expected quarter-point increase would signal policymakers now see inflation and financial stability as greater concerns
July 16, 2026
South Korea shifts from industrial vision to execution in new growth strategy
Government ties fiscal, financial and regulatory reforms into a common framework to raise long-term growth
July 15, 2026
Lee Jae Myung links chip tax windfalls to South Korea’s AI investment drive
Future Response Fund gives Three Mega Projects fiscal backbone even as investors reassess technology valuations
July 14, 2026
Renewed US-Iran conflict tests South Korea’s economic resilience strategy
Fresh hostilities revive energy and shipping risks just as stronger exports had improved the country’s growth outlook
July 13, 2026
Submarine setback, NATO ambitions and South Korea’s fake news fight — Ep. 140
Seoul weighs Hanwha’s Canada loss, deeper defense ties with Europe and new risks from the ‘Network Act’
July 10, 2026
South Korea warns mortgage lending pressure will extend well into H2 2026
FSC says earlier home purchases will keep driving housing loans as regulators tighten oversight beyond banking sector
July 10, 2026
South Korea, UAE deepen oil security ties with new strategic supply pact
Agreement on emergency crude supplies and joint stockpiling expands bilateral energy cooperation as Gulf risks persist
July 9, 2026
