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Iran escalation, Seoul’s response and Google map’s breakthrough — Ep. 122
From shipping risk in the Strait of Hormuz to emergency market measures in Seoul, plus Google’s HD map export approval
March 6, 2026
South Korea weighs fuel price sanctions as Middle East crisis rattles markets
Lee Jae Myung orders review of anti-gouging penalties and market safeguards as war raises energy and volatility risks
March 6, 2026
Korea stocks halt as KOSPI plunge triggers circuit breakers amid Iran shock
Trading suspended after markets plunge more than 8% while authorities stress ample reserves and monitor currency markets
March 5, 2026
South Korean stocks plunge as Iran shock tests policy guardrails
Seven percent KOSPI drop puts Seoul stabilization framework and FX resilience under renewed scrutiny
March 4, 2026
South Korea launches modular FTA upgrade with Singapore at 20-year mark
Seoul and Singapore agree to modernize 2006 FTA using sector-specific updates and sign SMR and AI cooperation deals
March 3, 2026
South Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to 25, 2026, and key outlook for March 2026
March 2, 2026
South Korea on alert as Hormuz shipping disruption deepens
Seoul convenes emergency meetings as stalled Gulf energy flows raise inflation and policy risk concerns
March 2, 2026
Russian Embassy’s banner controversy, Seoul-Moscow ties and shipping — Ep. 121
NK News’ Anton Sokolin breaks down Russia’s messaging, Korea’s trade and compliance balance and the DPRK factor
February 27, 2026
South Korea’s household incomes rise but real consumption slips in 2025
Government data reports higher wages and transfers, but annual real consumption falls, tempering domestic demand outlook
February 27, 2026
South Korea’s external surplus narrows amid surge in foreign equity holdings
Bank of Korea data shows foreign stock inflows lift external liabilities faster than overseas asset growth in 2025
February 26, 2026
