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Czech contract delay tests South Korea’s nuclear export ambitions in Europe
Briefings

Czech contract delay tests South Korea’s nuclear export ambitions in Europe

KHNP faces US and French claims as Seoul looks to expand nuclear exports across the European Union

Czech contract delay tests South Korea’s nuclear export ambitions in Europe
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 31, 2024
US Treasury’s China restrictions may squeeze South Korean corporations’ profits
Briefings

US Treasury’s China restrictions may squeeze South Korean corporations’ profits

South Korean tech firms with subsidiaries in the US may face new costs and growth limits under the latest restrictions

US Treasury’s China restrictions may squeeze South Korean corporations’ profits
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 30, 2024
How South Korean investors can Trump-proof their portfolios this election
Analysis

How South Korean investors can Trump-proof their portfolios this election

ASEAN ties, energy diversity and defensive assets are key to shielding investments from US policy changes

How South Korean investors can Trump-proof their portfolios this election
John LeeJohn Lee October 28, 2024
South Korea’s energy security at risk as Israel-Iran conflict raises oil risks
Briefings

South Korea’s energy security at risk as Israel-Iran conflict raises oil risks

Inflation control and rate cuts under strain as South Korea prepares for volatility in energy and financial markets

South Korea’s energy security at risk as Israel-Iran conflict raises oil risks
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 28, 2024
Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44
Podcast

Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44

The Korea Pro team discusses Polish drone deployment and this week's major electricity price spike for major companies

Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 25, 2024
IMF maintains Korea’s 2024 growth at 2.5%, cuts 2025 forecast to 2.2%
Briefings

IMF maintains Korea’s 2024 growth at 2.5%, cuts 2025 forecast to 2.2%

Per capita GDP expected to reach $36,132 this year, surpassing Asian competitors amid fiscal concerns

IMF maintains Korea’s 2024 growth at 2.5%, cuts 2025 forecast to 2.2%
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 25, 2024
South Korea hikes electricity price for industrial giants amid financial crisis
Briefings

South Korea hikes electricity price for industrial giants amid financial crisis

Large firms face 10.2% rate increase while residential and commercial rates remain frozen

South Korea hikes electricity price for industrial giants amid financial crisis
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 24, 2024
Rising loan delinquency increases financial uncertainty for South Korean banks
Analysis

Rising loan delinquency increases financial uncertainty for South Korean banks

Bank of Korea rate cuts offer temporary relief, but increase in defaults highlights risks for SME and household loans

Rising loan delinquency increases financial uncertainty for South Korean banks
John LeeJohn Lee October 23, 2024
North Korean troops in Russia bring new economic risks for South Korea
Analysis

North Korean troops in Russia bring new economic risks for South Korea

With North Korea backing Russia in Ukraine, Seoul faces sanctions pressure, energy challenges and financial uncertainty

North Korean troops in Russia bring new economic risks for South Korea
John LeeJohn Lee October 21, 2024
South Korea prepares for major capital inflows with global bond index entry
Briefings

South Korea prepares for major capital inflows with global bond index entry

With FTSE WGBI entry set for 2025, finance minister’s overseas trip focuses on ensuring smooth investment influx

South Korea prepares for major capital inflows with global bond index entry
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 21, 2024
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