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South Korea urges regional coordination as Middle East war drives energy risks
Seoul outlines price controls and 26.2 trillion won budget as ASEAN+3 officials warn of rising downside pressures
April 10, 2026
South Korea backs Hormuz reopening as ceasefire masks deeper risks
Seoul welcomes US-Iran truce and calls for free navigation, even as Tehran signals controlled access to key strait
April 9, 2026
Chip profits rise as supply shocks squeeze South Korea’s broader economy
Samsung and LG post strong results, but rising costs and supply disruption point to mounting pressure across chip sector
April 8, 2026
US tightens Section 232 tariffs, reshaping South Korea’s export exposure
New system simplifies compliance but expands enforcement scope, creating uneven sectoral impacts for Korean firms
April 7, 2026
South Korea restarts Kori-2, advancing nuclear reactor life-extension push
Kori-2 returns to service after upgrade, marking first execution of aging reactor extension pipeline through 2030
April 6, 2026
Trump’s mixed signals, energy risks and South Korea’s security role — Ep. 126
Mixed signals from Washington as Seoul faces security demands, energy disruptions and domestic policy challenges
April 3, 2026
South Korea secures 50 million barrels as oil shock forces demand cuts
Seoul leans on reserves, lower utilization and global sourcing to manage shortfall after Hormuz disruption
April 3, 2026
South Korea links energy, minerals and defense in Indonesia state visit push
MOUs on LNG and minerals align with KF-21 demand as Hormuz disruption forces coordinated supply and delivery strategy
April 2, 2026
South Korea approves 26.2T won supplementary budget to counter energy shock
Seoul deploys cash support, price controls and industrial measures as Middle East disruption strains economy
April 1, 2026
South Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 27, 2026, and key outlook for April 2026
March 31, 2026
