Business & Economy
Trump’s movie tariff threat puts South Korea’s streaming powerhouse at risk
A proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films could hit Netflix’s Korean output and strain digital trade ties
South Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for May 2025
Trump moves to clarify tariff policy, curtailing flexibility for South Korea
Executive order formalizes tariff tiers, complicating Seoul’s bid for exemptions ahead of July tariff deadline
Samsung’s record quarter belies rising risks from weaponized US trade policy
Tariffs, export controls and AI market fragmentation reveal South Korea’s growing exposure to Washington’s decisions
South Korea launches new guideline to boost overseas plant and equipment exports
MOTIE streamlines project management to improve transparency and strengthen firms’ global competitiveness and resilience
South Korea’s SK Telecom to replace millions of USIMs after major hack attack
The company’s promises of compensation do little to quell fears of deeper systemic flaws in national telecom security
Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy
As Trump-era tensions return, Democratic Party turns to seasoned dealmaker to protect South Korea’s national interests
South Korea’s economic engine stalls as Trump tariffs, political turmoil bite
First quarter data show declines across investment, consumption and trade, undermining recovery and confidence
Why South Korea will concede to US plans to use troops on peninsula for Taiwan
Trump’s Indo-Pacific pivot leaves Seoul little room to object, but it has leverage to bargain for strategic returns
South Korea probes reports that China warned firms over rare earth exports to US
Trade ministry says it’s still verifying facts with Beijing and companies amid rising supply chain security concerns