Business & Economy
South Korea’s pay-to-play deal with Trump anchors firms in a risky US economy
Signs of slowing growth and Trump’s politicization of Federal Reserve raise long-term risks for ROK firms
August 28, 2025
US, South Korea push nuclear cooperation amid clash over KHNP’s autonomy
Vice ministerial meeting highlights SMR deals, but Westinghouse settlement clouds Korean utility company’s future role
August 28, 2025
South Korea bets $150 billion on US as Trump ties tariffs to investments
Sweeping MOUs and mega-deals highlight Seoul’s gamble to embed in US supply chains while upgrading the alliance
August 27, 2025
Trump, Lee hold first summit marked by praise, trade tension and awkward optics
Unusual call for ownership of USFK land added volatility to cordial summit focused on trade, energy and trilateral ties
August 26, 2025
KHNP-Westinghouse scandal, Lee-Ishiba summit, Trump meeting looms — Ep. 94
The Korea Pro team unpacks the nuclear export controversy, Korea-Japan diplomacy and looming US summit risks
August 22, 2025
US equity push in Samsung raises sovereignty fears ahead of Trump-Lee summit
White House plan to convert CHIPS Act subsidies into stakes in chipmakers triggers alarm over industrial autonomy
August 22, 2025
Hidden clause in US nuclear deal puts South Korea’s industrial autonomy at risk
Reported clause granting 50-year oversight and royalties raises sovereignty concerns as KHNP competes for reactor bids
August 21, 2025
National Tax Service data highlights South Korea’s small-business strain
Food service, wholesale and real estate show persistent closures, highlighting weak demand despite overall stability
August 21, 2025
South Korea faces fiscal squeeze as US tariffs expand into consumer goods
Section 232 tariffs now hit 407 items from refrigerators to cosmetics, colliding with Seoul’s deficit financing strategy
August 20, 2025
South Korea turns to Kang Kyung-wha to anchor US alliance in the Trump era
Veteran diplomat’s success hinges on rallying support from Congress, Pentagon and businesses before policy shocks land
August 19, 2025
