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Korea posts strong February jobs as government shifts toward crisis footing
Employment gains driven by public hiring as Seoul secures oil supply and prepares emergency budget amid energy risks
March 19, 2026
South Korea weighs rationing and wartime budget in energy contingency planning
Seoul reviews demand controls and emergency fiscal measures as prolonged disruption tests policy limits
March 18, 2026
Indo-Pacific energy talks highlight South Korea supply chain risks
Seoul joins US and regional partners to strengthen LNG trade and critical mineral networks amid energy risks
March 17, 2026
South Korea weighs Trump’s call for naval deployments to Strait of Hormuz
Seoul signals cautious review after US president urges affected nations to send ships to keep key oil route open
March 16, 2026
Energy shock, US missile defense asset shifts and new trade probes — Ep. 123
Seoul weighs price controls, potential US missile defense redeployments and Washington opens Section 301 investigations
March 13, 2026
South Korea joins record IEA oil reserve release as Gulf crisis disrupts supply
Seoul will release 22.46 million barrels as Strait of Hormuz risks raise global energy security concerns
March 13, 2026
Japan strengthens foreign investment screening to guard strategic tech
New review regime could affect South Korean technology firms and supply chain partnerships in Japan
March 12, 2026
South Korea weighs fuel price controls, tax relief as oil shock rattles markets
Cabinet reviews stabilization tools as Middle East tensions threaten to raise transport costs and consumer prices
March 11, 2026
Bank of Korea to buy up to 3 trillion won in bonds to steady markets
Central bank plans targeted purchases of 3, 5 and 10 year government bonds after surge in yields rattled debt market
March 10, 2026
South Korea signals tariff relief possible as US investment bill advances
Officials say Washington reacted positively as Seoul moves to pass law supporting outbound investment flows
March 9, 2026
