Business & Economy
Seoul’s ‘K-Defense’ push in the Philippines faces political, strategic hurdles
South Korea aims to bolster military cooperation with Manila, but election results and China’s actions loom large
April 16, 2024
South Korea’s industries minister meets US officials to discuss chip subsidies
Ahn Duk-geun seeks fair treatment for Korean companies as TSMC secures billions in US funding
April 16, 2024
In South Korea, residents fight to preserve nature from encroaching golf courses
As the number of golf courses continues to grow, concerned residents fight against the powerful golf industry
April 15, 2024
South Korea braces for economic fallout as Israel-Iran tensions rise
ROK government convenes urgent meetings to assess risks and prepare contingency plans for potential crisis
April 15, 2024
Ruling People Power Party’s landslide defeat and what comes next — Ep. 14
Jeongmin and John discuss the election results, PPP leadership vacuum and potential DP-RKP cooperation
April 12, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol’s economic agenda faces uncertainty after opposition election win
Gridlock looms as Democratic Party looks set to challenge South Korean conservatives’ push for deregulation and tax cuts
April 11, 2024
South Korea’s opposition triumphs in general elections, dealing blow to Yoon
Democratic Party and allies set to challenge President Yoon Suk-yeol’s agenda, but fall short of veto-proof majority
April 11, 2024
Yoon’s chip cluster plan raises feasibility concerns, overlooks challenges
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s ambitious plan lacks funding details as rivals aggressively subsidize chip production
April 10, 2024
Sanctions strain South Korea-Russia ties as Seoul weighs military aid to Ukraine
ROK faces mounting pressure realize ‘global pivotal state’ ambitions, but helping Kyiv could come at great cost
April 8, 2024
US-China trade war pushes South Korean companies to invest in Africa
Inconsistent policies and lack of infrastructure pose hurdles for firms seeking to diversify supply chains in Africa
April 8, 2024
