Business & Economy
South Korea’s record income surge raises stakes for household spending
Corporate profits and savings jumped in the second quarter, setting up a key test of whether consumption strengthens
September 9, 2026
Hanwha’s Austal bid shows where South Korea’s MASGA plan may be heading
US policy is steering Korean shipbuilders toward American yards, where access brings financial and technology risks
September 8, 2026
South Korea’s AI boom lifts growth while household gains continue to lag
KDI says exports and equipment investment remain strong, but weak real wage growth is keeping consumption subdued
September 8, 2026
Tving security failures hand Seoul a new test after the Coupang dispute
MSIT found 39.5 million accounts exposed as weak controls put Korea’s privacy enforcement and consistency under scrutiny
September 4, 2026
South Korea’s record 2027 budget puts the chip windfall under central control
A new 162 trillion won fund and 55-year overhaul of education transfers shift more fiscal power to the executive branch
September 3, 2026
South Korea inflation rises again as BOK weighs path after back-to-back hikes
Telecom base effects lift the headline, while service prices and oil risks complicate the BOK’s expected October pause
September 3, 2026
South Korea’s record 2027 budget puts semiconductor windfall to work now
Lee Jae Myung’s government channels surging tax revenue into a new Future Response Fund and strategic investment
September 2, 2026
South Korea’s export boom masks a widening split across the real economy
July data show flat output, weak domestic demand and surging investment as the semiconductor windfall reshapes growth
September 1, 2026
South Korea in August 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to 28, 2026, and key outlook for September 2026
August 31, 2026
South Korea’s game giants are quickly outgrowing the traditional export model
Foreign studios and acquisitions are changing how major Korean publishers create value as overseas revenue keeps rising
August 28, 2026
