Business & Economy
Job market struggles highlight South Korea’s economic vulnerabilities in 2025
Medical and technology sectors thrive, but construction slump and youth unemployment dampen recovery prospects
January 15, 2025
South Korea secures US AI tech access amid tightened export controls worldwide
Access to cutting-edge AI chips boosts South Korea’s tech edge but raises challenges in China trade relations
January 15, 2025
South Korea strengthens economic links with US ahead of Trump administration
Trade talks with US leaders highlight collaboration opportunities and the value of South Korean companies
January 13, 2025
Trump’s Inauguration, nuclear deals and South Korea’s legal battles — Ep. 56
The Korea Pro team discusses the latest nuclear energy pact, legal chaos and business ties at Trump’s inauguration
January 10, 2025
Patients face higher costs as South Korea overhauls health insurance policies
Non-reimbursed services like manual therapy will see out-of-pocket costs rise to 90 to 95% under new healthcare reforms
January 10, 2025
Seoul expands ASEAN partnerships ahead of Trump’s White House return
New initiatives target digital growth, climate action and workforce development to bolster trade links
January 9, 2025
Workplace safety for foreign workers remains a growing challenge in South Korea
High injury rates, restrictive visas and weak oversight drive systemic exploitation of migrant laborers
January 8, 2025
South Korea’s financial plans aim to stabilize a wobbling economy
FSC aims to tackle low consumption, export challenges and political instability as Yoon’s impeachment shakes markets
January 8, 2025
Stronger oversight aims to fix flaws in South Korea’s mutual credit institutions
New rules impose stricter oversight on Saemaul Geumgo while expanding liquidity and governance controls
January 7, 2025
What Yoon’s reinstatement would mean for South Korea’s political future
A failure to uphold impeachment would bring unprecedented turbulence, exacerbating polarization and testing alliances
January 6, 2025
