Business & Economy
South Korea eyes Turkmenistan’s natural gas reserves amid political uncertainty
South Korea secures energy and infrastructure partnerships, but Turkmen power struggle and economic woes raise concern
June 12, 2024
Yoon embarks on Central Asian economic diplomacy amid inter-Korean tensions
South Korean president seeks to expand business ties while facing potential criticism and provocations from North Korea
June 11, 2024
Distorted wealth perceptions make young South Koreans feel poorer than they are
As celebrities and peers flaunt luxurious lives, many people feel left behind and less open to marriage and children
June 10, 2024
Yoon’s oil and gas announcement may be a strategic move in Japan negotiations
The potential discovery in the East Sea comes as a critical agreement with Japan is set to expire in 2028
June 10, 2024
Yoon’s oil claims, Japan’s rising sun flag dispute, Korea-Africa summit — Ep. 23
This week, Jeongmin and John discuss the implication of Yoon’s oil reserve claims and the ROK-Africa summit
June 7, 2024
Political deadlock hinders South Korea’s efforts to save its pension system
Experts warn of financial instability and societal disruption if the National Pension Service is not overhauled
June 6, 2024
South Korea’s economy expands at fastest pace in over two years
BOK expected to maintain interest rates as financial sector risks loom, including high loan delinquencies
June 6, 2024
Yoon’s oil and gas announcement sparks hope and skepticism in South Korea
Experts caution against economic and political risks despite potential benefits of oil and gas discovery
June 5, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Africa summit pledges boost ties, but challenges loom
South Korea seeks to expand trade and investment in Africa, but must navigate infrastructure and policy hurdles
June 5, 2024
As summer rains loom, South Korea confronts the economic costs of climate change
Monsoons have wreaked destruction in recent years, underscoring risks to agriculture, industry and more as temps rise
June 4, 2024
