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South Korea moves to dismantle capital market controls to chase MSCI upgrade
Roadmap targets FX settlement custody and disclosure gaps that weigh on developed market classification status
January 12, 2026
China diplomacy and alliance uncertainty collide for Seoul this week — Ep. 114
Lee’s Xi summit, reaction to U.S. action in Venezuela and muted arms export response shape a tense policy moment
January 9, 2026
South Korea signals caution after China tightens dual use export rules on Japan
Officials stress indirect exposure and preparedness while avoiding moves that could disrupt Seoul’s diplomacy
January 9, 2026
Private hiring takes center stage in Bank of Korea’s cautious 2026 labor outlook
Central bank says consumption must hold as private jobs remain weak despite steady headline employment
January 8, 2026
KOSPI breaks 4,500 as market optimism rises alongside currency pressures
The KOSPI surge advances Lee Jae Myung’s market pledge but coincides with reserve drawdowns and won weakness
January 7, 2026
Lee-Xi summit seeks stability as South Korea moves to stabilize China ties
The state visit prioritized procedural dialogue and risk containment over resolving deeper strategic disputes
January 6, 2026
South Korea consolidates green budget power within climate ministry
Move reflects declining dominance of finance ministry as line ministries gain greater budget authority
January 5, 2026
How South Korea enters 2026 across politics, security and trade — Ep. 113
Record trade figures, postponed war games and mounting domestic political strain come into sharper focus
January 2, 2026
South Korea crossed $700 billion in exports, but volume growth stayed muted
Export values surged in 2025 but shipment volumes barely grew raising questions about durability and spillover effects
January 2, 2026
Lee singles out industrial safety as economic priority in New Year address
Workplace deaths reframed as a growth constraint as president hints at expanded inspections without timelines
January 1, 2026
