Business & Economy
South Korea pledges $7.1 billion to help battery makers reduce China dependence
Two-year grace period for graphite offers relief, but challenges remain in diversifying supply chains
South Korea courts Australia with advanced frigate technology
South Korea presents cutting-edge frigates to strengthen military ties with Australia but faces competition from Japan
How Chinese e-commerce giants are disrupting the South Korean market
Temu and AliExpress have expanded with aggressive pricing and marketing, spurring regulators to scramble for solutions
South Korea faces financial burden as Indonesia seeks to cut KF-21 costs
Jakarta’s offer to pay one-third of original amount threatens joint project’s future and bilateral trust
Controversial deportation of foreign students highlights ROK’s immigration woes
Mismanagement and financial pressures leave students vulnerable as universities seek to offset declining enrollment
Diplomatic tensions rise as Japan targets Korean tech giant’s chat app stake
Demand for divestment over data security concerns echoes U.S. TikTok ban, highlights growing tech nationalism
South Korea to experience stronger-than-expected economic growth in 2024: OECD
Growth outlook up from 2.2% to 2.6% and inflation outlook goes down slightly, but in contrast with existing projections
Low-cost, high crime: The price of South Korea’s unmanned store revolution
Lack of staff cuts down on labor costs for owners, but has fueled rise in thefts and raised safety concerns
South Korea being considered as potential member of AUKUS second pillar
Pillar 2 focuses on defense technology and requires a commitment to protect sensitive information
Why Gangwon Province turned its back on the Democratic Party in the election
Long-term demographic changes and voter disillusionment contributed to the party’s defeat in the region