Business & Economy
Why South Korea’s ambitious plan to phase out coal faces serious headwinds
ROK wants to shutter 75% of coal plants by 2039 but will need to address energy security risks and economic disruptions
November 27, 2024
South Korea’s economic vulnerability rises amid worsening business confidence
Trade dependence spikes as business outlook hits historic lows amid US President-elect Trump's tariff plans
November 27, 2024
Seeking new markets, South Korea sets sights on defense deals with Latin America
Submarine project with Peru and resource deal with Chile highlight Seoul’s push to expand its global influence
November 25, 2024
South Korea weighs fiscal U-turn as Yoon’s term hits halfway mark
Seoul’s mixed messaging on supplementary budget highlights internal debate over abandoning fiscal conservatism
November 25, 2024
Opposition legal drama, tech espionage and married women’s job numbers — Ep. 48
Korea Pro examines DP leader's sentence, THAAD probe’s fallout and the reality behind women's employment surge
November 22, 2024
Espionage threats continue to undermine South Korea’s edge in hi-tech sectors
Leaks to China and reported smuggling incidents could harm Seoul’s R&D reputation and international collaborations
November 22, 2024
South Korea targets semiconductor self-reliance for national defense
DAPA’s strategy to achieve military-grade chip independence by 2030 tackles security risks and global supply chain gaps
November 21, 2024
IMF slashes South Korea’s growth outlook citing external uncertainties
Semiconductor gains can’t offset weak demand and risks from Trump’s tariffs and defense cost-sharing renegotiations
November 21, 2024
Employment for married South Korean women hits record but Devil is in details
Flexible roles drive workforce reentry, yet wage gaps and promotion penalties persist for working mothers
November 20, 2024
Trump’s return forces South Korea’s defense industry to adapt to new realities
Demands on NATO, shifting Gulf priorities and US protectionism threaten arms export successes but create opportunities
November 19, 2024
