Business & Economy
South Korea faces energy logistics shock from Iran escalation
Disruption in shipping and insurance markets limits Seoul’s room to manage inflation, FX stability and energy security
March 3, 2026
South Korea launches modular FTA upgrade with Singapore at 20-year mark
Seoul and Singapore agree to modernize 2006 FTA using sector-specific updates and sign SMR and AI cooperation deals
March 3, 2026
South Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to 25, 2026, and key outlook for March 2026
March 2, 2026
South Korea on alert as Hormuz shipping disruption deepens
Seoul convenes emergency meetings as stalled Gulf energy flows raise inflation and policy risk concerns
March 2, 2026
Google map export decision reveals South Korea’s trade risk calculus
Decision to grant conditional approval reflects effort to ease Section 301 exposure while preserving security controls
February 27, 2026
South Korea’s household incomes rise but real consumption slips in 2025
Government data reports higher wages and transfers, but annual real consumption falls, tempering domestic demand outlook
February 27, 2026
South Korea’s external surplus narrows amid surge in foreign equity holdings
Bank of Korea data shows foreign stock inflows lift external liabilities faster than overseas asset growth in 2025
February 26, 2026
South Korea’s producer prices extend gains as BOK rate cut looks unlikely
Export-driven price firming and stronger semiconductor costs narrow room for easing ahead of Thursday policy meeting
February 25, 2026
US Supreme Court ruling shakes legal basis of Trump tariff deals
Section 122 and 301 replace IEEPA, raising doubts over durability of executive trade agreements with allies
February 24, 2026
South Korea and Brazil upgrade ties amid global trade volatility
Strategic partnership and new MOUs seek supply chain diversification and revive MERCOSUR trade talks
February 24, 2026
