Business & Economy
South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
Bid to join elite group will depend on ability to address domestic and global challenges, including risks for China ties
South Korea seeks trade gains with UK, Lithuania amid global tensions
Seoul aims to diversify partnerships and maintain export competitiveness but risks alienating China
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
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
Wrongful terminations spike as South Korean job market evolves
Changing dynamics and rising awareness expose disparities between large and small firms, risking legal disputes
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
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
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
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
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