Business & Economy
Trump’s mixed signals, energy risks and South Korea’s security role — Ep. 126
Mixed signals from Washington as Seoul faces security demands, energy disruptions and domestic policy challenges
April 3, 2026
South Korea secures 50 million barrels as oil shock forces demand cuts
Seoul leans on reserves, lower utilization and global sourcing to manage shortfall after Hormuz disruption
April 3, 2026
Tribunal ruling tightens Korea’s limits on state liability in corporate disputes
Schindler case finds no arbitrariness or bad faith, limiting claims tied to regulatory inaction in chaebol governance
April 2, 2026
South Korea links energy, minerals and defense in Indonesia state visit push
MOUs on LNG and minerals align with KF-21 demand as Hormuz disruption forces coordinated supply and delivery strategy
April 2, 2026
Iran oil shock forces Seoul to weigh its energy needs against alignment with US
South Korea’s ties to the West have made it more politically difficult to coordinate with Tehran
April 1, 2026
South Korea approves 26.2T won supplementary budget to counter energy shock
Seoul deploys cash support, price controls and industrial measures as Middle East disruption strains economy
April 1, 2026
South Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 27, 2026, and key outlook for April 2026
March 31, 2026
South Korea expands Iran war-response financing, but delivery pace lags
Finance ministry raises support to 10 trillion won, but 20% execution rate highlights gaps in policy transmission speed
March 31, 2026
The ‘employer’ POV: How South Korea’s Yellow Envelope Act creates new gray zones
Guidelines leave key thresholds unclear, raising uncertainty over when firms must bargain as de facto employers
March 30, 2026
South Korea’s G7 diplomacy highlights energy focus, uneven US access
Seoul expands engagements across partners but misses Rubio meeting as Hormuz risks drive coordination
March 30, 2026
