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South Korea’s record January surplus rests on an extraordinary chip price surge
Semiconductor contract prices jumped between 300 and 700%, driving export gains that mask narrow exposure
February 3, 2026
US watches South Korea’s surpluses while steering clear of FX escalation
Washington maintained formal monitoring but used careful language to decouple won depreciation from intent
February 2, 2026
Tariff pressure from Trump, tech laws and alliance tensions — Ep. 117
How US tariff threats, digital platform legislation and domestic infighting are colliding in Seoul
January 30, 2026
South Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Jan. 1 to 27, 2026, and key outlook for February 2026
January 30, 2026
Fed pause near neutral shifts focus from rate cuts to credibility risks
Fed signals policy has reached a neutral range leaving markets to price volatility guidance and institutional trust
January 30, 2026
US tariff threat exposes widening gaps in Seoul’s trade and lawmaking signals
White House cites legislative delays as Seoul confirms undisclosed US letter on digital issues and trade uncertainty
January 29, 2026
Rising bond yields tighten Korea’s financial conditions even without a rate hike
BOK data shows market rates rising even before Japan shock, limiting room to ease despite steady policy pressures
January 28, 2026
South Korea tax agency sharpens enforcement as revenue pressure mounts in 2026
NTS targets multinationals and cross border risks while holding audit volumes steady and expanding litigation capacity
January 27, 2026
US defense strategy tightens expectations for allies as Korea takes center stage
Pentagon’s 2026 plan calls for primary allied responsibility while leaving US support deliberately undefined
January 26, 2026
Peck Cho on why South Koreans are unhappy despite their success — Ep. 116
A moderated Seoul Circuit discussion on why wellbeing and happiness cannot be engineered through growth alone
January 23, 2026
