Business & Economy
Seeking new markets, South Korea sets sights on defense deals with Latin America
Submarine project with Peru and resource deal with Chile highlight Seoul’s push to expand its global influence
November 25, 2024
South Korea weighs fiscal U-turn as Yoon’s term hits halfway mark
Seoul’s mixed messaging on supplementary budget highlights internal debate over abandoning fiscal conservatism
November 25, 2024
Opposition legal drama, tech espionage and married women’s job numbers — Ep. 48
Korea Pro examines DP leader's sentence, THAAD probe’s fallout and the reality behind women's employment surge
November 22, 2024
Espionage threats continue to undermine South Korea’s edge in hi-tech sectors
Leaks to China and reported smuggling incidents could harm Seoul’s R&D reputation and international collaborations
November 22, 2024
South Korea targets semiconductor self-reliance for national defense
DAPA’s strategy to achieve military-grade chip independence by 2030 tackles security risks and global supply chain gaps
November 21, 2024
IMF slashes South Korea’s growth outlook citing external uncertainties
Semiconductor gains can’t offset weak demand and risks from Trump’s tariffs and defense cost-sharing renegotiations
November 21, 2024
Employment for married South Korean women hits record but Devil is in details
Flexible roles drive workforce reentry, yet wage gaps and promotion penalties persist for working mothers
November 20, 2024
Trump’s return forces South Korea’s defense industry to adapt to new realities
Demands on NATO, shifting Gulf priorities and US protectionism threaten arms export successes but create opportunities
November 19, 2024
Samsung boosts chip innovation with $14.3 billion research center in South Korea
Multi-billion dollar investment comes as Trump’s trade agenda threatens to disrupt semiconductor supply chain
November 19, 2024
South Korea diversifies trade and diplomacy at APEC ahead of Trump’s return
Yoon Suk-yeol’s meetings focus on boosting ties with China, Japan and key resource-rich nations
November 18, 2024
