Business & Economy
Tragic factory death sets Yoon administration up for showdown with labor unions
Boycott against bakery chain could could fuel labor-led protests against the unpopular, pro-business president
November 10, 2022
Legoland default a bleak signal for South Korea’s corporate bond market
ROK authorities have indicated they’ll intervene to avert a crisis, but some defaults and rate raises likely inevitable
November 7, 2022
Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power spells trouble for South Korea
China doubled down on competition with US at party congress, jeopardizing 30 years of fruitful cooperation with Seoul
October 27, 2022
South Korean banks are wildly undervalued. Foreign investors should take a look.
Government oversight limits growth but improved capitalization has left banks better prepared for economic shocks
October 26, 2022
Why South Korea’s highly regulated economy is a headache for foreign investors
While the country excels at transparency, entrenched interests in key sectors limit returns foreign investors can expect
October 25, 2022
What to make of the large-scale protests against Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul
Rallies modeled on those that toppled Park Geun-hye have attracted progressive support but have yet to cross party lines
October 24, 2022
King Kakao: Tech giant fights to keep its crown after server outage scandal
Company behind South Korea’s main messenger faces regulation to ensure such incidents don’t threaten national security
October 21, 2022
Ukraine war and North Korean threats push forward South Korea’s arms industry
Yoon administration has prioritized weapons exports, and experts say Seoul can quickly scale up to meet soaring demand
October 11, 2022
Multilateralism key for South Korean supply chains, growing arms industry
While China threatens its autonomy, Seoul can improve economic resilience through cooperation with other regional powers
October 10, 2022
South Korea’s response to falling birth rates shows the world what not to do
Government offers piecemeal subsidies while ignoring systemic issues like gender inequality, as demographic crisis looms
October 4, 2022
