Business & Economy
South Korea’s stock market sinks as US economic woes spark global sell-off
Financial Services Commission calls for proactive measures to address household debt and external economic pressures
August 6, 2024
Seoul caught between Fed & Bank of Japan while deepening defense ties — Ep. 32
South Korea navigates monetary policy amid export growth and weak domestic consumption, as defense cooperation expands
August 2, 2024
South Korea’s export boom continues but domestic woes persist
Weak domestic demand and geopolitical factors threaten to derail the country’s 10-month export growth streak
August 2, 2024
South Korea braces for economic turbulence following Japan’s interest rate hike
The Bank of Japan’s unexpected rate hike could trigger currency volatility and capital outflows from the ROK
August 1, 2024
Liquidity crisis prompts $404 million in government aid for South Korean SMEs
Move addresses impact of unpaid sales proceeds from Wemakerprice and TMON but carries economic and regulatory risks
July 30, 2024
Sue Mi Terry indictment fallout, proposed FARA-like law in South Korea — Ep. 31
Jeongmin and John explore political tensions over the Terry case and discuss a proposed law to regulate foreign agents
July 26, 2024
South Korea to focus on follow-up measures for Czech nuclear project
Trade ministry’s optimism about nuclear power export masks concerns of cost overruns and potential project delays
July 26, 2024
South Korea probes stainless steel dumping amid industry pressure
Seoul's trade commission holds hearings on imports from four Asian countries following major steelmaker’s plea
July 25, 2024
Biden exits 2024 race, passes torch to Vice President Kamala Harris
Potential Harris administration will likely lead to continuity in U.S. security and economic policies toward South Korea
July 23, 2024
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
