Business & Economy
South Korean companies affected by global IT outage, but damage less severe
Presidential office attributes limited impact to domestic IT infrastructure, but concerns over vulnerabilities persist
July 22, 2024
Nuclear energy, Trump assassination attempt, Sue Mi Terry indicted — Ep. 30
Jeongmin and John discuss recent global events impacting South Korea and preview the upcoming PPP leadership race
July 19, 2024
South Korea secures Czech nuclear deal, boosting Yoon’s energy export pledge
Ongoing intellectual property dispute and potential Trump return pose challenges to Seoul’s expansion plans in Europe
July 19, 2024
South Korea’s carbon-free energy plan masks renewable energy inertia
New carbon-free energy plan aims to boost exports, but minimal increase in renewable targets casts doubt on commitment
July 17, 2024
South Korea’s cost-effective guided rocket hits bullseye in US military test
LIG Nex1 aims for US export deal after successful evaluation of its cost-effective weapon system
July 16, 2024
Seoul braces for potential US policy shift after Trump assassination attempt
Belief incident will increase Trump’s popularity has investors flocking to overseas assets and domestic defense stocks
July 15, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol at NATO, employment high and party drama — Ep. 29
Jeongmin and John discuss Yoon’s NATO meetings, labor ministry data and Han Dong-hoon’s leadership bid
July 12, 2024
Tying the knot or not: South Korea’s trend of delayed marriage registration
Couples remain single on paper to improve their chances of securing affordable apartments in a competitive market
July 12, 2024
South Korea’s job market shines, but economic storm brews
Record-high employment rates mask sectoral challenges, currency pressures and opposition’s push for cash handout
July 11, 2024
South Korea’s foreign talent push faces hurdles amid aging workforce
New visa policies aim to attract global expertise as demographic and cultural challenges threaten economic stability
July 10, 2024
