Business & Economy
Yoon sentencing push, Coupang sovereignty row and KF-21 concerns — Ep. 130
Legal developments in Seoul meet US pressure over Coupang and debate over South Korea’s defense industrial priorities
May 1, 2026
South Korea flags market vigilance after Fed hold, war risks
Finance ministry cites FX volatility and energy-driven uncertainty, says banks can withstand stress scenarios
May 1, 2026
South Korea in April 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to 24, 2026, and key outlook for May 2026
April 30, 2026
South Korea, Qatar shift ties toward capital-backed tech investment push
Seoul seeks to link manufacturing and AI capabilities with Qatari capital but faces geopolitical and financial risks
April 30, 2026
Samsung’s AI windfall turns labor into South Korea’s next chip-sector risk
Profit-linked demands spread across strategic firms, raising questions about cost structures and investment discipline
April 29, 2026
South Korea to begin global minimum tax filings for multinationals from May 1
Move brings first enforcement phase of 15% minimum tax, covering most large Korean firms and foreign subsidiaries
April 29, 2026
South Korea moves to build voluntary carbon market with new law, exchange
Policy aims to convert emissions cuts into tradable assets, but success depends on demand and international recognition
April 28, 2026
Early Yellow Envelope rulings reveal fuzzy definitions of ‘substantive control’
Weeks in, rulings show mixed signals on employer status thresholds and when unions can bargain in separate units
April 27, 2026
South Korea pegs May oil imports at 87% of normal amid supply strain
Seoul secures alternative crude flows but flags petrochemical and construction bottlenecks as war disruptions persist
April 27, 2026
South Korea’s offshore wind strategy tests limits of foreign capital
Rising costs and non-market based frameworks are making Korea a harder market for global developers to justify
April 24, 2026
