Business & Economy
New US trade action clouds outlook for South Korea tariff agreement
Forced-labor findings arrive alongside overcapacity probes and evolving Section 232 tariff measures
June 5, 2026
South Korea cuts EUV bottlenecks as AI chip race accelerates worldwide
New rules slash deployment timelines for ASML lithography systems as Seoul seeks faster semiconductor expansion
June 3, 2026
China’s outbound investment rules complicate South Korea’s AI ambitions
Meta-Manus cases shows how Beijing could use the new regulations to restrict use of its technology and talent overseas
June 2, 2026
Deadly Hanwha Aerospace explosion puts spotlight on defense industry risks
Investigators will examine structural causes as Seoul pushes defense exports and advanced industrial growth
June 2, 2026
South Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 29, 2026, and key outlook for June 2026
May 29, 2026
South Korean household spending rises despite weak real income growth
Households spent more despite weak real income gains while Seoul expanded transfer and energy support measures
May 29, 2026
Bank of Korea confronts AI boom and inflation risks after leadership change
New Governor Shin Hyun-song faces overlapping challenges from energy shocks, chip costs and financial fragmentation
May 28, 2026
Why Starbucks Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ fallout became more than a branding crisis
The May 18 controversy raised questions about call options, oversight failures and legal exposure
May 26, 2026
Kevin Warsh’s new Fed regime may tighten South Korea’s economic options
New Federal Reserve leadership may narrow Bank of Korea flexibility amid inflation, energy risks and won pressure
May 26, 2026
‘Tank Day’ fallout pushes Shinsegae into legal and political territory
Police action and President Lee Jae Myung’s comments broaden a marketing crisis into governance risk
May 25, 2026
