Business & Economy
Submarine setback, NATO ambitions and South Korea’s fake news fight — Ep. 140
Seoul weighs Hanwha’s Canada loss, deeper defense ties with Europe and new risks from the ‘Network Act’
July 10, 2026
South Korea warns mortgage lending pressure will extend well into H2 2026
FSC says earlier home purchases will keep driving housing loans as regulators tighten oversight beyond banking sector
July 10, 2026
South Korea, UAE deepen oil security ties with new strategic supply pact
Agreement on emergency crude supplies and joint stockpiling expands bilateral energy cooperation as Gulf risks persist
July 9, 2026
South Korea’s 24-hour FX launch puts market reform claims to the test
New trading hours make the won easier to use overseas, but investors will judge the reform by liquidity and depth
July 8, 2026
South Korea’s Network Act moves cyber risk squarely into the corporate boardroom
New rules require executives and boards to take direct responsibility for cybersecurity failures and breach response
July 7, 2026
Canada picks TKMS over Hanwha Ocean in landmark submarine procurement
Ottawa’s decision underscores enduring appeal of European defense integration for long-term strategic military programs
July 7, 2026
How the Coupang dispute became a test of South Korea’s regulatory sovereignty
GOP lawmakers and White House challenge Seoul’s enforcement process itself, not merely the fine imposed on Coupang
July 6, 2026
Lee heads to NATO summit as Seoul puts defense exports at center of diplomacy
Blue House frames Ankara trip around defense exports, industrial cooperation and NATO supply chains as Europe rearms
July 6, 2026
AI megaprojects, inflation pressure and Korea’s football reckoning — Ep. 139
Seoul weighs semiconductor ambitions, legislative control and the politics behind its World Cup fallout
July 3, 2026
OECD warns Korea’s structural challenges are becoming increasingly intertwined
New survey says aging, fiscal pressure and regional inequality now reinforce each other, demanding coordinated reforms
July 3, 2026
