Business & Economy
Markets rattle as tariff chaos unfolds and Korea’s primaries heat up — Ep. 72
Trump’s shifting tariff threats sow confusion, while South Korea’s presidential hopefuls throw their hats in the ring
April 18, 2025
BOK holds rates steady as trade turmoil ties South Korea’s monetary policy hands
Central bank leaves interest rate at 2.75%, citing U.S. tariff risk, foreign exchange volatility and sluggish growth
April 18, 2025
From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race
Korea Pro analyzes opposition leader’s shifting rhetoric as he trades progressive ideals for pragmatism and patriotism
April 17, 2025
South Korea and Vietnam expand ties through institutionalized action plan
With US tariffs looming and China circling, Seoul leans on rule-based alignment to secure regional influence
April 17, 2025
US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts
Seoul confirms DOE designation has likely taken effect, amid Trump’s push for energy and defense concessions
April 16, 2025
South Korea’s tech exports rebound in March as US tariff fears drive stockpiling
AI chip and panel demand pushes March recovery, but upcoming US tariffs on semiconductors pose looming risks
April 15, 2025
South Korea deepens Indo-Pacific ties as US signals more tariff shifts
Seoul engages Australia and Vietnam as Washington’s trade policy chaos continues and China expands outreach
April 14, 2025
Trump blinks and key figures declare their candidacies for president — Ep. 71
Trump’s tariff pause eases panic, South Korea’s presidential race accelerates, and U.S. energy designation approaches
April 11, 2025
Trump’s tariff pause steadies markets, but South Korea’s crisis is far from over
Seoul gets a 90-day reprieve, but faces lasting risks from broken trade rules and US unpredictability
April 10, 2025
US, China and EU trade blows as South Korea braces for global economic rupture
As world’s largest economies go head to head, won hits 16-year low, markets fall and Bank of Korea runs out of room
April 10, 2025
