Business & Economy
Workplace safety for foreign workers remains a growing challenge in South Korea
High injury rates, restrictive visas and weak oversight drive systemic exploitation of migrant laborers
January 8, 2025
South Korea’s financial plans aim to stabilize a wobbling economy
FSC aims to tackle low consumption, export challenges and political instability as Yoon’s impeachment shakes markets
January 8, 2025
Stronger oversight aims to fix flaws in South Korea’s mutual credit institutions
New rules impose stricter oversight on Saemaul Geumgo while expanding liquidity and governance controls
January 7, 2025
What Yoon’s reinstatement would mean for South Korea’s political future
A failure to uphold impeachment would bring unprecedented turbulence, exacerbating polarization and testing alliances
January 6, 2025
Yoon Suk-yeol’s supporters block arrest attempt in standoff with law enforcement
Protesters rally outside impeached president’s residence as court-ordered arrest warrant nears execution deadlin
January 3, 2025
South Korea launches new law to shield businesses from trade shocks
Expanded eligibility and forward-looking programs aim to protect industries from digital and supply chain shifts
January 2, 2025
The first 100 days: How South Korea’s next leader could steer it out of crisis
With presidency and legislative majority, the Democratic Party has a chance to make a mark but faces high expectations
January 1, 2025
Choi Sang-mok steps in as South Korea’s new interim leader amid mounting crises
From impeachment fallout to the weakest won in 16 years, second acting president’s tenure begins with steep challenges
December 31, 2024
Flight crash leaves 179 dead in South Korea’s worst aviation tragedy in years
Acting President Choi Sang-mok faces intense scrutiny amid recovery efforts and ongoing political instability
December 30, 2024
What a Democratic Party presidency means for South Korea’s trade future
Labor reforms, green mandates, farm subsidies and digital rules risk trade tensions but present growth opportunities
December 27, 2024
