Business & Economy
South Korea petrochemical restructuring faces new risks from oil shock
President’s review of fuel market intervention raises concerns over feedstock costs and sector’s restructuring momentum
March 11, 2026
South Korea weighs fuel price controls, tax relief as oil shock rattles markets
Cabinet reviews stabilization tools as Middle East tensions threaten to raise transport costs and consumer prices
March 11, 2026
Lee taps Park Hong-keun to lead Korea’s new budget ministry in fiscal shift
Four-term lawmaker and Lee ally takes charge of revived planning ministry as Seoul centralizes fiscal strategy
March 10, 2026
Bank of Korea to buy up to 3 trillion won in bonds to steady markets
Central bank plans targeted purchases of 3, 5 and 10 year government bonds after surge in yields rattled debt market
March 10, 2026
South Korea moves toward fuel price ceiling as oil surge narrows policy options
Seoul prepares for intervention under petroleum law as $100 oil revives debate over inflation, markets and energy policy
March 9, 2026
South Korea signals tariff relief possible as US investment bill advances
Officials say Washington reacted positively as Seoul moves to pass law supporting outbound investment flows
March 9, 2026
Iran escalation, Seoul’s response and Google map’s breakthrough — Ep. 122
From shipping risk in the Strait of Hormuz to emergency market measures in Seoul, plus Google’s HD map export approval
March 6, 2026
South Korea weighs fuel price sanctions as Middle East crisis rattles markets
Lee Jae Myung orders review of anti-gouging penalties and market safeguards as war raises energy and volatility risks
March 6, 2026
Iran war exposes structural risks in South Korea’s global trade model
Conflict shows how maritime chokepoints can quickly destabilize energy imports, financial markets and policy planning
March 5, 2026
Korea stocks halt as KOSPI plunge triggers circuit breakers amid Iran shock
Trading suspended after markets plunge more than 8% while authorities stress ample reserves and monitor currency markets
March 5, 2026
