Business & Economy
South Korea unveils sweeping 2025 reforms to modernize its economy and society
Major policy changes include wage hikes, tax reforms, digital IDs, parental benefits and resource security initiatives
January 17, 2025
Yoon’s arrest, Trump’s inauguration and South Korea’s dilemmas — Ep. 57
How Yoon’s fall from power and Trump’s potential plans for North Korea complicate Seoul’s security future
January 17, 2025
South Korea’s central bank freezes key rate as won faces growing volatility
Decision comes after back-to-back rate cuts in 2024 as the won teeters near the critical 1,500 per dollar threshold
January 17, 2025
Yoon Suk-yeol becomes first sitting president arrested in South Korea
Markets show optimism, but political uncertainty looms over governance and security challenges
January 16, 2025
Job market struggles highlight South Korea’s economic vulnerabilities in 2025
Medical and technology sectors thrive, but construction slump and youth unemployment dampen recovery prospects
January 15, 2025
South Korea secures US AI tech access amid tightened export controls worldwide
Access to cutting-edge AI chips boosts South Korea’s tech edge but raises challenges in China trade relations
January 15, 2025
South Korea strengthens economic links with US ahead of Trump administration
Trade talks with US leaders highlight collaboration opportunities and the value of South Korean companies
January 13, 2025
Trump’s Inauguration, nuclear deals and South Korea’s legal battles — Ep. 56
The Korea Pro team discusses the latest nuclear energy pact, legal chaos and business ties at Trump’s inauguration
January 10, 2025
Patients face higher costs as South Korea overhauls health insurance policies
Non-reimbursed services like manual therapy will see out-of-pocket costs rise to 90 to 95% under new healthcare reforms
January 10, 2025
Seoul expands ASEAN partnerships ahead of Trump’s White House return
New initiatives target digital growth, climate action and workforce development to bolster trade links
January 9, 2025
