Business & Economy
US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms
Samsung, LG and others could face compliance costs as origin rules harden under US trade enforcement push
June 18, 2025
Israel-Iran strikes rattle global markets ahead of Lee Jae-myung’s G7 appearance
South Korean president to address conflict in Canada as rising energy costs threaten inflation rebound
June 16, 2025
Lee’s early diplomacy, key nominations and stock market pledges — Ep. 82
The Korea Pro team analyzes Lee’s first foreign calls, top economic picks, and court rulings as G7 summit approaches
June 13, 2025
South Korea posts robust job rate, but gains concentrated in older workers
Healthcare and services led May’s 245,000 job gain, while construction and manufacturing continued to shrink
June 13, 2025
Why South Korea’s central bank is warning of the need for structural reform
BOK governor has signaled that monetary tools are exhausted as fiscal deficit widens and economic growth cools
June 12, 2025
South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung pledges sweeping crackdown on stock abuses
President vows harsh penalties for illicit trading, promises reforms to tackle Korea discount and restore investor trust
June 12, 2025
South Korea chooses steady hands over firebrands amid global protectionism
Lee Jae-myung’s appointment of Yeo Han-koo as trade minister reflects pivot toward discipline over retaliation
June 11, 2025
South Korea risks strategic squeeze as Trump redraws rules of alliance politics
Lee Jae-myung’s incoming team’s institutional approach collides with Trump’s disruptive foreign policy tactics
June 9, 2025
Lee Jae-myung eyes new stimulus as South Korea’s economy contracts in early 2025
New president prepares emergency fiscal measures after BOK data shows flat year-on-year growth and weak domestic demand
June 9, 2025
US flags South Korea again in currency report over surplus and exchange policy
The designation comes amid weak growth, political transition and US skepticism over Seoul’s macroeconomic transparency
June 6, 2025
