Business & Economy
South Korean won slides as dollar demand and yen volatility intensify
Export growth and equity market strength are outweighed by global yield competition, driving structural weakness
November 21, 2025
US approval of AI chip exports to Gulf states creates new risks for South Korea
Middle East chip approvals offer short term stability but impose compliance burdens and intensify rivalry with Taiwan
November 20, 2025
South Korea turns to UAE to extend AI semiconductor boom amid global demand risk
Expanded cooperation in data centers and energy aims to prolong export momentum but leaves structural reform unresolved
November 20, 2025
South Korea escapes Lone Star liability, but not the risk of lawsuits
Despite annulment of $273M payout, Seoul still faces task of improving regulatory clarity to attract foreign investors
November 19, 2025
Construction collapse exposes fragile base beneath South Korea’s job market
Seven straight quarters of construction job loss signal mounting domestic slowdown as employment shifts to public sector
November 19, 2025
Strategic ambition meets fiscal reality in South Korea’s new alliance commitment
Pledge to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP and fund US troops collides with tightening domestic fiscal pressures
November 18, 2025
Korea launches supply-chain carbon cuts to defend auto export competitiveness
Seoul partners with Hyundai and Kia to build supply-chain decarbonization capacity as Europe’s carbon rules tighten
November 18, 2025
US, Korea ‘joint fact sheet’ on tariff and nuclear sub deal: What Seoul said
Korea Pro provides full English text of Lee Jae-myung and security, economy officials’ explanation
November 14, 2025
Canadian subs, ‘fake news’ bill and South Korea’s new emission targets — Ep. 106
The Korea Pro team also discuss Seoul’s defense-export drive, steel tariff and key military drills
November 14, 2025
South Korea pivots from labor expansion to economic realism after major reform
Labor minister’s cautious stance on banning overnight deliveries signals a new emphasis on stability, protecting SMEs
November 13, 2025
