Business & Economy
Iran oil shock forces Seoul to weigh its energy needs against alignment with US
South Korea’s ties to the West have made it more politically difficult to coordinate with Tehran
April 1, 2026
South Korea approves 26.2T won supplementary budget to counter energy shock
Seoul deploys cash support, price controls and industrial measures as Middle East disruption strains economy
April 1, 2026
South Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 27, 2026, and key outlook for April 2026
March 31, 2026
South Korea expands Iran war-response financing, but delivery pace lags
Finance ministry raises support to 10 trillion won, but 20% execution rate highlights gaps in policy transmission speed
March 31, 2026
The ‘employer’ POV: How South Korea’s Yellow Envelope Act creates new gray zones
Guidelines leave key thresholds unclear, raising uncertainty over when firms must bargain as de facto employers
March 30, 2026
South Korea’s G7 diplomacy highlights energy focus, uneven US access
Seoul expands engagements across partners but misses Rubio meeting as Hormuz risks drive coordination
March 30, 2026
Oil shock fallout, reported Russia imports and KF-21 rollout — Ep. 125
Rising prices strain the economy as South Korea explores new supply options and navigates shifting alliances
March 27, 2026
South Korea rolls out multi-layered response to Middle East shock
Fuel tax cuts, price controls and supply measures deployed as Seoul moves to manage economic impact across sectors
March 27, 2026
South Korea’s KF-21 rollout tests defense exports under energy shock
Mass production milestone collides with supply constraints, raising questions over delivery and export execution
March 26, 2026
South Korea’s consumer sentiment drops sharply as outlook weakens on oil shock
Forward expectations fall fastest since Dec. 2024 while inflation fears rise, highlighting early-stage demand risks
March 26, 2026
