Business & Economy
South Korea, Saudi Arabia deepen defense ties amid regional risks
Al-Otaibi’s visit highlights growing partnership, challenges as Seoul aims for global arms market
March 14, 2024
South Korea’s military drone ambitions face challenges amid global competition
Defense firms hope UAVs will be next big export, but experts say underdeveloped systems still hinder ROK’s potential
March 13, 2024
Wrongful terminations spike as South Korean job market evolves
Changing dynamics and rising awareness expose disparities between large and small firms, risking legal disputes
March 12, 2024
South Korea’s financial regulator urges compensation for stock derivative losses
Financial Supervisory Service advisory raises concerns over effectiveness and adequacy in addressing investors’ losses
March 12, 2024
South Korean food prices soar as agricultural, livestock costs surge in February
High agricultural inflation rates could sway voters if the government fails to stabilize costs in the coming month
March 11, 2024
South Korea’s retail war pits consumer convenience against worker welfare
Supermarket workers and small businesses push back against government’s plan to prioritize consumer needs over welfare
March 7, 2024
Environmental woes mount as South Korea pushes industrial expansion
Despite evidence of harm, experts and NGOs accuse the government of downplaying concerns, favoring industrial interests
March 6, 2024
US and South Korea discuss chip cooperation amid long-term industry concerns
Facing a shrinking global market share, Seoul seeks cooperation with US to fortify chip sector resilience
March 6, 2024
Why a push to reform South Korean spy law risks a diplomatic fallout with China
Current ROK law only forbids espionage for North Korea, while focusing on punishments over measures to prevent leaks
March 4, 2024
South Korea’s youth exodus challenges corporate culture
As young employees leave in droves, companies seek new strategies to retain emerging talent
March 4, 2024
