Business & Economy
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
South Korea in October 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for November 2025
October 31, 2025
South Korea reshapes Trump’s $350 billion demand into phased investment plan
$20 billion annual ceiling averts market strain, turning tariff talks into long-term platform for industrial cooperation
October 30, 2025
South Korea’s economy expands sharply even as consumer sentiment sours
Solid export gains mask weakening sentiment as tariff negotiations and trade risks dampen household outlook
October 29, 2025
South Korea clinches free trade deal with Malaysia to expand Indo-Pacific reach
FTA boosts Seoul’s role in ASEAN supply chains and secures tariff cuts on electric vehicles, steel and digital services
October 28, 2025
South Korea’s stock market soars, but institutional risk grows underneath
Equity boom driven by AI, semiconductors and shipbuilding masks fragile domestic demand and policy inertia
October 27, 2025
South Korea steadies markets, readies missiles and courts Trump-Xi — Ep. 103
The Korea Pro team dissects Seoul’s rate hold, defense exports and nuclear ambitions as Gyeongju’s APEC summit looms
October 24, 2025
The illusion of strength: South Korea’s AI chip boom hides deeper reform risks
Export-driven growth sustains optimism and short-term confidence while slowing progress on fiscal and structural reform
October 24, 2025
Bank of Korea holds rate steady to curb housing risks, steady won
Third straight on-hold decision underscores Seoul’s focus on stability ahead of Trump visit and key US trade talks
October 24, 2025
