Business & Economy
Fast internet speeds can’t save South Korea’s terrible websites
Proprietary security protocols and bad UI pose barriers to foreigners and fly in the face of country’s global ambitions
September 14, 2022
South Korea reins in budget spending in face of demographic time bomb
While ROK still enjoys enviable fiscal position, cuts from Moon-era budget highs will likely hurt industry and poor
September 12, 2022
South Korea set to lose big if US and Iran can’t agree on new nuclear deal
Seoul agreed to expand economic relations with Tehran but was thwarted by Trump’s withdrawal from previous agreement
September 8, 2022
Seoul mayor’s redevelopment plans risk gutting the city’s cultural heritage
Oh Se-hoon seeks to reign in housing prices and foster business growth but faces local opposition to renovation efforts
September 7, 2022
How the war in Ukraine complicates South Korea’s nuclear export plans
Seoul scored major victory with successful bid to build Egyptian nuclear plant but now must work with Russian firm
September 6, 2022
South Korea’s defense industry looks to Europe with major Polish arms deal
Defense ties in region will require greater ROK interest in security situation and decisive approach to Russia
September 1, 2022
Friends without benefits: How a new US law penalizes South Korean carmakers
Inflation Reduction Act casts doubt over Washington’s commitment to multilateralism and economic security of its allies
August 30, 2022
What a Trump comeback would mean for South Korea’s reset with the US
Reelection of former president hostile toward Seoul could throw allies’ ties into chaos, experts say
August 29, 2022
Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia
Weapons deals support ROK’s domestic R&D and boost supply chain resiliency with democratic partner in region
August 25, 2022
Seoul avoids diplomatic disaster in forced labor dispute with Japan — for now
Supreme Court could still order Japanese firm to pay reparations, a move that would incite cycle of mutual retaliation
August 23, 2022
