Business & Economy
South Korea positions itself as global defense player at international expo
KADEX 2024 reveals growing partnerships with Poland, as Seoul seeks to sell military tech to new global markets
October 3, 2024
Corporate earnings drop sharply, driving Korea’s widening tax revenue deficit
Government forecasts significant tax revenue shortfall in 2024, signaling fiscal tightening to manage budget constraints
October 1, 2024
Why Japan’s new prime minister could pave way for better ties with South Korea
Ishiba’s moderate stance on historical issues could facilitate cooperation, if military focus doesn’t raise alarm
September 30, 2024
South Korea’s extended short-selling ban poses risk to market liquidity
Institutional investors face further regulatory costs as Seoul struggles to implement its new monitoring system on time
September 27, 2024
Hostile corporate takeover, AI push and tax revenue shortfall — Ep. 40
The Korea Pro team discusses the Korea Zinc takeover bid, South Korea’s AI manufacturing initiative and tax shortfall
September 27, 2024
Takeover battle intensifies as investors increase bid for Korea Zinc
$1.7 billion bid raises questions about the future of the company’s battery materials and renewable energy projects
September 27, 2024
South Korea’s independent theaters face extinction amid multiplex dominance
Experts say corporate control over film industry crowds out smaller players, to detriment of creativity and diversity
September 26, 2024
South Korea launches $7.5 Billion push for AI manufacturing modernization
Financial initiative aims to modernize manufacturing, but South Korea faces stiff competition from neighboring countries
September 26, 2024
South Korea’s ubiquitous messaging app’s security gaps risk millions of users
Kakao’s legacy protocol and limited bug bounty program leave users vulnerable to potential attacks and data leaks
September 25, 2024
US ban on Chinese tech in cars puts South Korean automakers in a tight spot
South Korea’s reliance on Chinese parts for vehicles could disrupt its access to US markets under new regulations
September 25, 2024
