Business & Economy
How South Korea’s market-friendly policies impede innovation
Yoon administration’s economic approach may benefit corporate giants but is likely to crowd out smaller enterprise
June 29, 2022
South Korea’s tilt toward US risks stalling growing ties with Southeast Asia
Seoul’s embrace of new ‘Indo-Pacific strategy’ will require efforts to reassure partners of its commitment to region
June 23, 2022
Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Seoul has set ambitious targets for building power plants abroad, as companies bet on burgeoning small reactor market
June 21, 2022
An age of economic technocrats arrives in South Korea
Yoon Suk-yeol has picked experienced officials for top posts, boding well for policy but raising risk of groupthink
June 16, 2022
Why inflation is finally spiking in South Korea, months after the US
Different factors have driven rising prices in two countries, increasing likelihood of economic slowdown
June 15, 2022
Why supporting Taiwan remains a bridge too far for South Korea
Indirect aid would align Seoul with other liberal democracies, but memories of Chinese economic retaliation linger
June 1, 2022
The Korea discount: Why South Korea’s stock market is so underpriced
Analysts link Korean stock market’s poor performance to a range of risks, from North Korea to weak shareholder rights
May 30, 2022
South Korea keeps strategic ambiguity alive by joining US-led economic framework
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is low risk and low reward for Seoul unlikely to raise eyebrows in Beijing, experts say
May 25, 2022
More nuclear, less coal? The future of South Korea’s energy mix
New president’s goals good for nuclear industry, while air quality concerns likely mean continued space for renewables
May 24, 2022
Expert roundup: What did the US and South Korea achieve at their latest summit?
Korea Pro asks experts what the key wins and missed opportunities were during first Yoon-Biden summit
May 23, 2022
