Business & Economy
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
Markets price in uncertain de-escalation as South Korea faces energy shock
Won recovery contrasts with LNG outage, naphtha shortage and emergency economic teams preparing for prolonged disruption
March 25, 2026
South Korea moves to curb energy demand as supply shock intensifies
Seoul raises alert level and rolls out conservation measures as Iran war disrupts oil and liquefied natural gas flows
March 25, 2026
Philippines defense shift tests South Korea’s export model edge
Manila’s pivot to deterrence and alignment changes procurement criteria, challenging Korea’s cost-driven approach
March 24, 2026
South Korea moves to curb fuel exports as Hormuz supply risks intensify
Measures to limit outflows suggest Seoul is preparing for tighter markets as crude disruptions threaten supply chains
March 24, 2026
South Korea’s slow response to Hormuz crisis exposes strategic constraints
Alliance pressures and sanctions risks limit South Korea’s ability to secure energy access amid rising prices
March 23, 2026
Lee Jae Myung taps BIS economist to lead central bank amid market volatility
Currency weakness, oil shock and market volatility narrow policy space ahead of central bank leadership change
March 23, 2026
South Korea weighs Russian oil return as sanctions loosen slightly
US exemptions open a narrow window, but refining constraints and Europe ties complicate any shift in policy
March 20, 2026
Iran war fallout on global alliances, energy deals and BTS comeback — Ep. 124
Policy reversals on Iran test alliances as South Korea confronts rising oil prices and domestic pressures
March 20, 2026
