Business & Economy
South Korea confronts global steel barriers as US, EU and Canada tighten rules
Seoul races to defend its export backbone from tariffs, carbon quotas and Chinese oversupply reshaping world trade
November 11, 2025
South Korea’s missing fiscal anchor threatens investor confidence
Lack of binding debt and deficit limits may undermine investor trust as Lee Jae-myung’s expansionary budget takes effect
November 10, 2025
Nvidia ‘super-duper’ chips, nuke subs and new South Korean satellites — Ep. 104
Seoul navigates GPU politics, indigenous submarine ambitions, ISR upgrades and fiscal season volatility
November 7, 2025
South Korea injects billions into carbon-cutting sectors through new loan plan
Seoul aims to help mobilize more than $600M in private investment while using credit policy to drive decarbonization
November 7, 2025
After bracing for hard-left turn, Seoul’s business elite warm to Lee Jae-myung
Business leaders voice cautious optimism about Lee’s centrist approach and tariff wins, despite lingering tax concerns
November 6, 2025
South Korean market slides after Trump says Nvidia’s best chips stay in US
Samsung, SK Hynix prices tumble as Trump reignites chip export concerns aimed at China
November 5, 2025
Trump-Xi detente exposes South Korea to a world of regulatory dependence
Managed globalization leaves Korean industries tied to rival licensing systems that control access to materials and tech
November 4, 2025
Nvidia to supply 260,000 GPUs to South Korea in AI infrastructure partnership
Deal cements ROK as a key node in Nvidia’s global AI network but raises questions over technological dependence
November 4, 2025
APEC recap: US-ROK tariff, nuclear sub deal and Nvidia investment — Ep. 104
The Korea Pro team breaks down Seoul’s tariff deal, nuclear-energy talks and major tech investments following APEC week
November 3, 2025
South Korea’s tariff truce with US trades long-term risks for near-term calm
Seoul’s $350 billion deal averts a liquidity crisis but leaves its semiconductor exports exposed to Section 232 tariffs
November 3, 2025
