Business & Economy
Foreign residents hold South Korea’s population flat as working-age base shrinks
Korean nationals fall for fifth year, working-age share drops below 70% for first time, men in their 20s decline 3.8%
July 29, 2026
Jeju’s green energy dream faces its biggest fossil fuel test yet
As South Korea’s carbon neutral testbed weighs new gas plants, the island confronts limits of its renewable ambitions
July 28, 2026
South Korea plans for lower gas demand while preparing for higher LNG use
Seoul forecasts declining baseline consumption but keeps a higher planning scenario as AI demand remains uncertain
July 28, 2026
South Korea’s AI ambitions depend on who captures value after San Francisco
AMD deal expands Seoul’s AI strategy, but long-term success depends on turning infrastructure into domestic innovation
July 27, 2026
Chey Tae-won keeps control of SK despite 944 billion won divorce ruling
Cash settlement preserves SK ownership stability but shifts attention to leverage, governance and investor confidence
July 27, 2026
Seoul builds framework for $150B US shipbuilding pledge, but funding gaps remain
South Korea is creating institutions for implementation, but many projects remain preliminary and funding details scarce
July 24, 2026
South Korea’s oil squeeze, Seoul mayor ruling and KNDA breach — Ep. 142
Middle East turmoil raises costs for Seoul as Mayor Oh Se-hoon appeals conviction and diplomats’ data is exposed
July 24, 2026
South Korea’s economy beats forecast as 3% growth moves within striking distance
Second-quarter GDP outpaced expectations, giving the Bank of Korea more room to tighten policy against inflation
July 24, 2026
Why South Korea’s defense export success may not translate into drone dominance
Cheap military drones demand new supply chains, financing models and manufacturing economics unlike traditional weapons
July 22, 2026
South Korea’s energy security faces renewed test as Middle East conflict widens
Seoul has secured crude supplies, but renewed fighting, higher inflation and Houthi threats could raise economic costs
July 22, 2026
