Business & Economy
South Korea’s fragile rebound leans on chips and temporary consumption aid
KDI flags risks to chip exports and construction jobs, with cash vouchers masking deeper fragilities in domestic demand
August 8, 2025
South Korea’s new era of corporate punishment begins with POSCO crackdown
Lee Jae-myung’s response to workplace deaths signals rising legal, financial and reputational risks for major firms
August 7, 2025
South Korea names 41 businesses for failing gender equity compliance mandates
Companies falling short on female hiring standards face procurement penalties and reputational exposure
August 7, 2025
South Korea’s inflation flatlines but food prices and vouchers add new pressure
Bank of Korea highlights inflation volatility as telecom discounts, cash vouchers and US tariffs complicate outlook
August 6, 2025
Korea Eximbank projects 3-4% Q3 export drop as US tariffs start to bite
South Korea’s export gains from chip demand face pressure as front-loaded orders fade and tariff impacts deepen in H2
August 5, 2025
South Korea in July 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for August 2025
August 1, 2025
South Korea’s $350 billion trade pledge and Trump’s tariff threat — Ep. 91
With tariffs looming, Seoul pledged billions in US investments, but the fine print, or lack thereof, raises concerns
August 1, 2025
South Korea makes $350 billion concession to dodge Trump’s tariff hammer
Seoul’s vague investment pledges made under duress trade leverage for short-term reprieve, leaving long-term uncertainty
July 31, 2025
Business groups warn Yellow Envelope Law could hurt investment in South Korea
US, European and domestic groups urge Seoul to reconsider contentious law ahead of major trade talks with Washington
July 31, 2025
Samsung’s headline-grabbing Tesla chip deal masks its foundry limitations
$16.4B contract does little to address conglomerate’s structural weaknesses, threatening Seoul’s AI and chip ambitions
July 30, 2025
