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South Korea names 41 businesses for failing gender equity compliance mandates
Companies falling short on female hiring standards face procurement penalties and reputational exposure
August 7, 2025
South Korea’s inflation flatlines but food prices and vouchers add new pressure
Bank of Korea highlights inflation volatility as telecom discounts, cash vouchers and US tariffs complicate outlook
August 6, 2025
Korea Eximbank projects 3-4% Q3 export drop as US tariffs start to bite
South Korea’s export gains from chip demand face pressure as front-loaded orders fade and tariff impacts deepen in H2
August 5, 2025
South Korea eyes swift Trump-Lee summit amid fragile tariff deal and US demands
Non-binding $350 billion investment promise hangs over summit agenda, with defense, tech and China policy all in play
August 4, 2025
South Korea in July 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for August 2025
August 1, 2025
South Korea’s $350 billion trade pledge and Trump’s tariff threat — Ep. 91
With tariffs looming, Seoul pledged billions in US investments, but the fine print, or lack thereof, raises concerns
August 1, 2025
US, South Korean defense chiefs reaffirm deterrence as tariff deal reshapes ties
Hegseth and Ahn emphasize joint drills and extended posture following tariff agreement and USFK tour changes
August 1, 2025
Business groups warn Yellow Envelope Law could hurt investment in South Korea
US, European and domestic groups urge Seoul to reconsider contentious law ahead of major trade talks with Washington
July 31, 2025
South Korea to hike corporate tax, expand capital gains net for shareholders
DP and government agree to restore top corporate tax rate and lower the capital gains threshold to widen taxable assets
July 30, 2025
John Delury on China’s strategy for South Korea under Lee Jae-myung — Ep. 90
A candid conversation on Beijing’s regional calculus, U.S. alliances, and a possible Trump return
July 29, 2025
