Business & Economy
South Korea’s real estate sector turbulence creates new risks and opportunities
Many parts of South Korean economy likely to face economic headwinds, but commercial real estate may be bright spot
December 19, 2022
Why South Korea has a bright future in Poland’s nuclear energy industry
Despite failed ROK bid to build nuclear power plant, there are still ample opportunities for Seoul-Warsaw cooperation
December 13, 2022
South Korea must improve mental health services after the Itaewon tragedy
Young people already under chronic stress now face collective trauma, underlining need for universal mental health care
December 9, 2022
One city’s defiance sparks debate on lifting South Korea’s indoor mask rules
Officials have been reluctant to ease measures that won praise early in pandemic but may do so in the coming weeks
December 8, 2022
Yoon’s crackdown on labor union strike latest politicization of the rule of law
South Korean president responds to union’s demands for higher wages and safety standards with jail time and heavy fines
December 5, 2022
How the Itaewon crush investigation could block South Korea’s national budget
Poor exports, high interest rates and prices could all get worse if lawmakers can’t agree on budget bill this month
December 1, 2022
Will South Korea be the next country to host a Tesla gigafactory?
ROK economy has a lot to like for automaker, but Elon Musk distractions and labor unions may be difficult to overcome
November 30, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol faces off against unions as strike threatens South Korean economy
President threatens jail time and fines for truckers after days of protests for higher wages and safety standards
November 29, 2022
The three big drivers of the South Korean defense industry
Seoul may very well succeed in goal of making ROK a top 4 global weapons exporter — if it can overcome supply issues
November 28, 2022
Why conferences in Korea are (mostly) a waste of time and resources
Overfocus on prestige signaling makes for pretty settings but little substance or real debate, experts say
November 24, 2022
