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Japan’s election, Seoul’s security calculus and court reform in Korea — Ep. 119
Sanae Takaichi’s supermajority, deepening Saudi defense ties and South Korea’s judicial overhaul debate
February 13, 2026
South Korea moves to tighten delisting rules in KOSDAQ reset
Reforms could triple potential delistings as regulators compress survival timelines and raise market cap thresholds
February 13, 2026
South Korea and Netherlands launch 2+2 economic security dialogue
Seoul and the Hague formalize foreign and industry coordination on export controls, AI governance and supply chains
February 12, 2026
Coupang breach sets enforcement template as MSIT formalizes conclusions
Science ministry formalizes breach findings, setting timelines for inspections and follow-on enforcement across agencies
February 11, 2026
South Korea-Saudi defense agreement deepens cooperation beyond arms sales
The MOU shifts ties toward research and localization as Seoul’s defense exports face scaling pressures
February 10, 2026
Takaichi landslide stabilizes ties but tightens South Korea’s economic margins
LDP’s mandate reduces political friction while increasing yield, fiscal and industrial policy spillovers for Seoul
February 9, 2026
Meetings in Washington, FORGE alliance and new Fed head nomination — Ep. 118
A deep dive into Seoul’s US talks, FORGE’s agenda, Warsh’s nomination and policy moves before May 9 housing-tax deadline
February 6, 2026
South Korea ramps up auto spending as export certainty erodes amid tariffs
Seoul positions industrial policy as insurance as autos face tariff risk and softer electric vehicle demand
February 6, 2026
US and South Korea affirm nuclear cooperation while tariff escalation proceeds
Seoul’s readouts stress implementation milestones as US trade action advances through administrative channels
February 5, 2026
South Korea’s inflation slows to target but central bank caution remains intact
Energy-driven disinflation masks steady services inflation and leaves policy exposed to oil and currency volatility
February 4, 2026
