Business & Economy
Uranium site claims, THAAD questions and and global energy push — Ep. 129
Debate over North Korea facilities coincides with THAAD concerns and expanded outreach to India and Vietnam
April 24, 2026
South Korea’s economy rebounds in Q1, but consumer sentiment slumps in April
Strong semiconductor-led growth masks a faster deterioration in household confidence and inflation expectations
April 24, 2026
Lee’s India trip recasts Korea ties around energy, industry and shared risk
Summit documents show Seoul treating India less as a future market than as a partner in resilience, logistics and supply
April 23, 2026
South Korea’s producer prices surge as oil shock feeds industrial costs
Rising energy and chemical costs point to delayed pass-through, narrowing Bank of Korea’s effective policy options
April 23, 2026
Why South Korea’s record trade surplus signals a strategic step backward
An anti-hoarding decree on petrochemicals keeps import costs low, while old habits delay Seoul’s diversification efforts
April 22, 2026
South Korea eases FTA rules to bring in Canadian crude oil supply
Alberta deal removes origin barriers and cuts tariffs, adding flexibility but not replacing core Middle East imports
April 22, 2026
South Korea moves to curb ‘free labor’ under comprehensive wage system
Guidelines enforce existing law through audits while pending bills aim to ban misuse and mandate precise hour tracking
April 21, 2026
South Korea-India summit tests whether ‘potential’ can finally deliver results
New committee and trade targets signal intent, but structural barriers still cloud implementation outlook
April 21, 2026
South Korea, Europe expand FTA into supply chains and economic security
Seoul and Brussels deepen cooperation on tech and minerals while disputes over market access and regulation persist
April 20, 2026
South Korea businesses face hard choices as energy disruption persists
Seoul secures oil supply, but businesses must decide which costs to absorb, pass on or redesign as risks linger
April 17, 2026
