Business & Economy
How South Korea’s industry minister nominee will implement Yoon’s trade strategy
Ahn Duk-geun will likely pursue targeted bilateral agreements to overcome protectionism and enhance domestic industries
December 18, 2023
South Korea warily opens its forex market, eyeing growth but fearing instability
Experts welcome Seoul’s plans to expand trading hours and open to international investors, despite inherent risks
December 15, 2023
South Korea eases foreign investors’ access to domestic securities amid risks
New policy ends foreign investor registration but raises concerns over market stability and control
December 15, 2023
Seoul’s glitzy pet stores peddle puppies as shelters overflow with unwanted dogs
Activists are pushing legislation to reform South Korea’s animal sales, but face stiff opposition from pet industry
December 13, 2023
South Korea’s arms sales to Poland under threat from political changes in Warsaw
Political transition in Poland threatens to upend South Korea’s arms sale strategy in European defense market
December 12, 2023
US and South Korea boost tech partnership as China’s influence looms
South Korea’s tech partnership with the US highlights broader strategic tensions in ROK-China relations
December 11, 2023
Yoon’s Netherlands state visit will aim to strengthen chip diplomacy
The visit will focus on enhancing semiconductor supply chains amid Chinese rare earth export restrictions
December 8, 2023
Justice minister’s immigration vision clashes with South Korea’s reality
Recent government decisions and societal trends counter Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon’s immigration plans
December 7, 2023
Twitch’s exit highlights costs of South Korea’s insular digital strategy
Streaming platform has blamed increased regulation on foreign firms, and its departure could have major economic impact
December 6, 2023
South Korea scrambles to avert urea shortage as China tightens exports again
Government and industry collaboration aims to stabilize urea supply amid export challenges
December 6, 2023
