Business & Economy
South Korea banks brace for rising SME borrowing as household credit tightens
BOK survey points to strong demand for business and unsecured loans even as lenders remain cautious on household credit
July 21, 2026
South Korea begins biggest overhaul of the won since the Asian financial crisis
The roadmap would allow offshore won trading and settlement around the clock, reshaping foreign access to Korean markets
July 20, 2026
South Korea’s naval exports face a tougher political test after Canada
Next generation of submarine contracts will reward suppliers that offer enduring security and industrial partnerships
July 17, 2026
Lee’s economic gamble, BOK hike and military academy reform — Ep. 141
South Korea bets on public investment while facing inflation pressure, weak won risks and criticism over defense reform
July 17, 2026
South Korea tightens single-stock leverage rules after rapid market surge
Financial regulator raises cash deposits, freezes new listings, signals tougher approach to retail financial innovation
July 17, 2026
South Korea bets on an investment state to power its post-chip economy
Lee’s growth strategy channels public capital into strategic industries, raising questions about governance and returns
July 16, 2026
Bank of Korea set for first rate hike since 2023 as outlook strengthens
Expected quarter-point increase would signal policymakers now see inflation and financial stability as greater concerns
July 16, 2026
South Korea shifts from industrial vision to execution in new growth strategy
Government ties fiscal, financial and regulatory reforms into a common framework to raise long-term growth
July 15, 2026
Lee Jae Myung links chip tax windfalls to South Korea’s AI investment drive
Future Response Fund gives Three Mega Projects fiscal backbone even as investors reassess technology valuations
July 14, 2026
South Korea’s AI chip boom faces challenges beyond semiconductor demand
BOK sees AI demand extending the chip cycle, but markets are questioning the economics behind the companies driving it
July 13, 2026
