Business & Economy
KOSPI plunge, Kamala Harris visit and Lee’s staffing shake-up — Ep. 153
South Korean chip stocks tumble as former US vice president visits Seoul and Lee appoints new chief of staff
October 16, 2026
South Korea’s industrial accident disclosures flag contractor safety risks
Ministry identifies failures in workplace hazard checks and safety managers’ duties across 81 disclosed accident cases
October 16, 2026
South Korea’s rate hike risks hitting indebted households hardest
Households and SMEs face brunt of higher rates even as mortgage lending stays firm, complicating central bank’s path
October 15, 2026
South Korea’s stock rout raises doubts over durability of chip windfall
Five-day KOSPI sell-off exposes fiscal risks as investors question future semiconductor profits despite record earnings
October 14, 2026
South Korea’s won faces a new test as foreign bond buying loses momentum
With WGBI entry ending in November, pension fund swaps and Washington’s investment demands loom over currency policy
October 13, 2026
South Korea’s Arctic shipping gamble faces a tough test after first voyage
PanStar Acro returned to Busan without loaded import cargo as Seoul prepares a new trial and weighs its 2030 ambitions
October 13, 2026
Trump’s Russian diesel deal may leave South Korea’s refining boom intact
Damaged Russian refineries and tight Asian fuel supplies may keep Korean export margins high despite Trump’s pledge
October 12, 2026
South Korea bets on Egypt as export hub despite rising financial risks
New shipbuilding agreements and planned trade talks offer openings for Korean firms amid Egypt’s heavy borrowing needs
October 12, 2026
Song Young-gil’s comeback renews scrutiny of his North Korea and Russia views
An ex-Incheon mayor and party chief, Song has defended engagement with Moscow while sharply criticizing Zelensky
October 9, 2026
Nuri launch, bank cyber breach and Seoul-Kyiv tensions — Ep. 152
South Korea marks another space milestone as financial security concerns grow and ties with Ukraine face new strain
October 9, 2026
