Business & Economy
South Korea and Netherlands launch 2+2 economic security dialogue
Seoul and the Hague formalize foreign and industry coordination on export controls, AI governance and supply chains
February 12, 2026
South Korea privacy law reform shifts liability burden to businesses
If passed, consolidated bill would remove intent standards, raise revenue-based fines and expand breach disclosure duty
February 11, 2026
South Korea-Saudi defense agreement deepens cooperation beyond arms sales
The MOU shifts ties toward research and localization as Seoul’s defense exports face scaling pressures
February 10, 2026
Takaichi landslide stabilizes ties but tightens South Korea’s economic margins
LDP’s mandate reduces political friction while increasing yield, fiscal and industrial policy spillovers for Seoul
February 9, 2026
Why South Korea still can’t afford to celebrate cooling inflation
Headline price stability masks persistent services inflation that is harder to manage and more visible to voters
February 6, 2026
Meetings in Washington, FORGE alliance and new Fed head nomination — Ep. 118
A deep dive into Seoul’s US talks, FORGE’s agenda, Warsh’s nomination and policy moves before May 9 housing-tax deadline
February 6, 2026
South Korea ramps up auto spending as export certainty erodes amid tariffs
Seoul positions industrial policy as insurance as autos face tariff risk and softer electric vehicle demand
February 6, 2026
How the new US forum for critical minerals shifts risk to allies like Seoul
FORGE raises expectations for partners to do more to strengthen supply chains, but leaves them open to the costs
February 5, 2026
South Korea’s inflation slows to target but central bank caution remains intact
Energy-driven disinflation masks steady services inflation and leaves policy exposed to oil and currency volatility
February 4, 2026
Norway’s Chunmoo deal signals shift in NATO frontline states’ deterrence logic
Oslo’s choice reflects how delivery timelines, munition supply and production geography now shape defense procurement
February 3, 2026
