Business & Economy
Diplomatic faux pas, challenging trade deals and deepfakes — Ep. 37
Kim Tae-hyo says the quiet part aloud, Korea seeks to import Australian lithium, and KHNP’s nuclear deal is in trouble
South Korea’s growth stalls in Q2 amid rising import costs and weak demand
Economic slowdown in Q2 doesn’t appear to change central bank’s cautious optimism about modest recovery prospects
South Korea’s top court demands action on climate targets for future generations
Constitutional Court orders more concrete post-2030 emission targets, raising challenges for government and industries
South Korea’s $17B Czech nuclear bid faces US, French legal complaints
Legal complaints threaten to derail KHNP’s $17.4 billion project as Yoon seeks to strengthen ties with Prague
South Korea bets on tech and manufacturing to drive growth in 2024-2028 plan
The government pledges support measures for companies, but increasing national debt might limit financial capacity
SK Telecom and Hana Financial invest in BitGo Korea to enter crypto market
Partnership highlights growing interest from traditional financial institutions in South Korea’s digital asset sector
South Korea targets Australian minerals to reduce supply chain risks
Enhanced cooperation aims to reduce reliance on China, but environmental regulations and stiff competition pose hurdles
Hanwha Ocean wins first US Navy maintenance contract, paving way for expansion
Breakthrough in US defense market offers tech gains and revenue potential, but regulatory challenges loom
Yoon’s budget and pension proposals, deepfake sex crime — Ep. 36
Cabinet approves 2025 budget; Yoon pushes pension reforms; Doctors strike over quotas; Deepfake porn scandal
South Korea’s pension overhaul faces generational and political hurdles
Yoon’s plan to differentiate premium rates faces resistance from Democratic Party-controlled National Assembly