Business & Economy
Trump’s $350 billion South Korea deal faces a Democratic Congress test
Democrats gain oversight of investment decisions in January, while Seoul faces near-term pressure from the White House
November 5, 2026
Lee-Erdogan talks expose the difficult economics of South Korea’s nuclear push
A Sinop financing pact marks progress, but Westinghouse licensing costs and Czech construction disputes create risks
November 4, 2026
Binance’s $6.36B hack exposes gaps in South Korea’s financial cyber defenses
Seoul has tightened penalties after repeated breaches, but gaps in sharing attack warnings leave financial firms exposed
November 3, 2026
Lee ties record 2027 budget to household gains amid fund financing concerns
Lawmakers face decisions over the Future Response Fund as new scrutiny raises doubts about recurring spending
November 3, 2026
US, South Korea and Japan widen economic ties as nuclear plans advance
Foreign ministers sign a preliminary Arctic pact while reactor partners pursue overseas projects and financing
November 2, 2026
South Korea in October 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to 30, 2026, and key outlook for November 2026
October 30, 2026
Lee’s online backlash, US alliance tensions and political theatrics — Ep. 155
Lee Jae Myung faces backlash over immigration remarks as defense minister questions US military support
October 30, 2026
Lee and Merz deepen ties as EU market rules loom over Korean exporters
Seoul wants equal treatment for its manufacturers as European lawmakers revisit provisions in a major industrial bill
October 30, 2026
South Korea’s SK hynix posts record profit, pledges $75 billion to shareholders
Chipmaker expects memory shortages through 2030 as Seoul keeps aging reactors running to meet AI power demand
October 29, 2026
Lee Jae Myung calls CPTPP entry unavoidable but says deal won’t come in his term
South Korean president offers farmers more support and floats export levy, but leaves Japan’s demand unresolved
October 28, 2026
