Business & Economy
Ukraine offers South Korea entry to Europe’s defense core — but at a price
Joint ventures with European firms could cement Seoul’s role in NATO but risks legal, political and strategic backlash
July 9, 2025
Trump’s 25% tariff letter to South Korea sparks urgent trade uncertainty
Trump’s tariff decree adds to sectoral auto and steel pressure while raising confusion over transshipment
July 9, 2025
South Korea’s AI centralization plan risks backfire without institutional buy-in
Efforts to sideline the finance ministry and empower technocrats face untested leadership and delivery risks
July 7, 2025
South Korea seeks to buy time as Trump’s tariff threats risk trade strategy
ROK trade negotiator urges US to extend reciprocal tariff pause while signaling industrial alignment with Trump policies
July 7, 2025
Lee ponders China parade, press conference, Poland lands tanks — Ep. 86
Korea Pro unpacks China’s Victory Day invite, $6B Poland tank deal, Lee’s presser and growing probes into Yoon-era
July 4, 2025
Technocrat takes command as South Korea’s conservatives face existential test
Song Eon-seog leads a fractured People Power Party after Yoon’s fall, rising from budget expert to political fireman
July 4, 2025
South Korea passes landmark Commercial Law reforms with bipartisan backing
New law expands corporate directors’ duties, mandates virtual meetings and caps controlling shareholder voting rights
July 4, 2025
Donald Trump’s new tariff threat to Japan sounds alarm bells in South Korea
Veteran ROK negotiators return to negotiate Washington’s trade measures, but past playbooks may no longer apply
July 2, 2025
Lee bets on equities to fix South Korea’s real estate-driven asset imbalance
Administration signals long-term shift in household investment strategy to stabilize housing and build trust in markets
July 2, 2025
South Korea’s market surge defies grim economic and trade fundamentals
KOSPI surges above 3,130 as investors ignore GDP downgrade, rate cuts, demographic decline and fiscal constraints
July 1, 2025
