Business & Economy
The US-South Korea alliance avoided rupture but lost its old buffers in 2025
With North Korea receding, USFK ambiguity, investment pressure and routine policy choices now shape alliance credibility
January 1, 2026
Lee Hye-hoon poised to take control of South Korea’s new budget ministry
Former conservative lawmaker with deep fiscal credentials tapped to step into powerful role to reshape state spending
January 1, 2026
Lee singles out industrial safety as economic priority in New Year address
Workplace deaths reframed as a growth constraint as president hints at expanded inspections without timelines
January 1, 2026
South Korea boosts retail bond targets to address 2025 shortfall and demand
Seoul targets 2 trillion won in 2026 as it battles rising bank rates and retail preference for international stocks
December 31, 2025
Coupang compensation and state enforcement now advance on parallel tracks
Corporate restitution moves ahead as Seoul expands administrative scrutiny without signaling regulatory closure
December 30, 2025
South Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Dec. 1 to 26, 2025, and key outlook for January 2026
December 29, 2025
BOK overhauls emergency lending to include corporate loans for stability
Rising exchange rate volatility forces a cautious policy stance as global banks hike 2026 inflation forecasts to 2.1%
December 29, 2025
The Korea Pro Podcast’s end-of-year roundup episode — Ep. 112
The Korea Pro team reflects on the fragmentation, volatility and institutional strain that defined the past year
December 26, 2025
Coupang data breach evolves into a high-stakes sovereignty test for South Korea
Diplomatic friction and enforcement capacity now converge as Seoul escalates scrutiny of the NYSE-listed firm
December 26, 2025
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December 25, 2025
