Business & Economy
South Korea readies petrochemical overhaul as sector faces deep crisis
Oversupply from China and Middle East leaves Korean firms exposed, raising risks for banks, jobs and policymakers
August 18, 2025
South Korea fast-tracks India ties with three high-level contacts in two months
Seoul deepens strategic outreach as US-India tensions mount, signaling new opportunities and risks for trade and defense
August 18, 2025
UFS postponed, Brunson stresses capabilities, Lee unveils 123-task plan — Ep. 93
The Korea Pro team unpacks the Ulchi Freedom Shield delay, OPCON transfer and Lee’s sweeping five-year agenda
August 15, 2025
Presidential ally tapped to head Korea’s financial watchdog, raising concerns
Lee Chan-jin, a civic lawyer with no direct finance background, fuels debate about regulatory independence
August 15, 2025
South Korea’s $150 billion shipbuilding gamble faces choppy waters in Washington
Protectionist policies, political turnover and procurement culture may limit Seoul’s strategic and economic gains
August 14, 2025
Lee prepares for high-stakes first summit with Trump in Washington this month
First US-ROK summit to test Lee Jae-myung’s ability to defend trade gains and navigate Trump’s likely defense demands
August 13, 2025
South Korea’s Vietnam strategy risks backlash without stronger accountability
Lee-To meeting reaffirms bilateral goals, but reputational risks and weak compliance cast doubt on follow through
August 11, 2025
South Korea extends review of Google’s mapping data export amid US trade tension
Tariff deal without written terms could make mapping dispute a bargaining chip for Trump and Lee as lobbying accelerates
August 11, 2025
South Korean public backs tariff deal, but support could be ephemeral
Lee administration highlight success, but deal’s ad hoc nature raises economic and diplomatic uncertainties
August 8, 2025
Seoul cracks down on firms as inflation risks rise and UFS drills shift — Ep. 92
Jeongmin and John unpack Seoul’s crackdown on corporate safety, cash voucher risks and UFS delays
August 8, 2025
