Business & Economy
SK Telecom and Hana Financial invest in BitGo Korea to enter crypto market
Partnership highlights growing interest from traditional financial institutions in South Korea’s digital asset sector
September 4, 2024
South Korea targets Australian minerals to reduce supply chain risks
Enhanced cooperation aims to reduce reliance on China, but environmental regulations and stiff competition pose hurdles
September 3, 2024
Hanwha Ocean wins first US Navy maintenance contract, paving way for expansion
Breakthrough in US defense market offers tech gains and revenue potential, but regulatory challenges loom
August 30, 2024
Yoon’s budget and pension proposals, deepfake sex crime — Ep. 36
Cabinet approves 2025 budget; Yoon pushes pension reforms; Doctors strike over quotas; Deepfake porn scandal
August 30, 2024
South Korea’s pension overhaul faces generational and political hurdles
Yoon’s plan to differentiate premium rates faces resistance from Democratic Party-controlled National Assembly
August 30, 2024
South Korea’s 2025 budget creates winners and losers among key industries
High-tech, healthcare and defense sectors gain, while public housing, infrastructure and regional growth face cuts
August 29, 2024
South Korea’s childcare experiment: Balancing labor needs and ethics
Concerns arise regarding accessibility for low-income families and potential exploitation of foreign workers
August 28, 2024
South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal faces political and economic challenges
Plan boosts R&D funding but reduces disaster management and public housing budgets, sparking political conflict
August 28, 2024
Grit meets glamour: The story of South Korea’s unique automotive subculture
In a culture obsessed with rapid response, wrecker drivers transform their vehicles into eye-catching works of art
August 27, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol’s upcoming pension reform speech promises major changes
Key reforms will likely include tiered contributions and a stabilization mechanism to ensure fund longevity
August 26, 2024
