Business & Economy
Rocket success, defense setback and tightening monetary reality — Ep. 108
South Korea advances space ambitions, loses major naval deal in Poland, and the BOK faces tightening policy constraints
November 28, 2025
South Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Nov. 1 to 26, 2025, and key outlook for December 2025
November 28, 2025
Cyber theft tests South Korea’s fintech credibility as Naver unveils big merger
44.5 billion won loss at country’s largest crypto exchange highlights governance discipline, cybersecurity readiness
November 28, 2025
BOK faces narrow policy options as currency volatility tests growth, stability
Central bank holds policy rate steady at 2.5% as won’s depreciation constrains monetary freedom
November 27, 2025
South Korea’s petrochemical restructuring begins with high-stakes Daesan plan
Restructuring bid will test whether Seoul can deliver rapid capacity cuts to stabilize finances and avert wider defaults
November 27, 2025
Currency stability becomes test of credibility for US-South Korea alliance
New law links tariff reductions and capital deployment to won stability, creating consequences if volatility accelerates
November 26, 2025
IMF forecasts Korean recovery but fragile economy faces narrow path to stability
Rebound hinges on semiconductor demand, FX stability and fiscal credibility while the won weakens and job quality erodes
November 26, 2025
National Pension Service moves to enforce tougher safety criteria in South Korea
Stronger penalties for fatal accidents and safety violations heighten compliance risk across industry and supply chains
November 25, 2025
South Korea stakes new Middle East strategy on Cairo summit and SHINE initiative
Seoul uses summit to launch long-term diplomatic and industrial blueprint, to build strategic pillar beyond US and China
November 24, 2025
US-ROK defense deal, AI chip hierarchy and Lone Star fallout — Ep. 107
Joint fact sheet expands defense ties and costs, US chip controls reshape AI race and Lone Star win raises new risks
November 21, 2025
