Business & Economy
South Korea blasts off into space without clear vision for where it’s going
Despite ambitions to explore final frontier, Seoul’s investment into its space program lags far behind
July 5, 2022
South Korea walks tightrope between Europe and Asia at first NATO summit
While Yoon Suk-yeol promoted trade with European nations, progress in relations with Japan failed to deliver on hype
July 4, 2022
As inflation worsens, South Korea braces for ‘perfect storm’ of economic woes
The country faces risks analogous to turmoil of 1970s, with the economy unlikely to emerge unscathed
June 30, 2022
How South Korea’s market-friendly policies impede innovation
Yoon administration’s economic approach may benefit corporate giants but is likely to crowd out smaller enterprise
June 29, 2022
South Korea’s tilt toward US risks stalling growing ties with Southeast Asia
Seoul’s embrace of new ‘Indo-Pacific strategy’ will require efforts to reassure partners of its commitment to region
June 23, 2022
Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Seoul has set ambitious targets for building power plants abroad, as companies bet on burgeoning small reactor market
June 21, 2022
An age of economic technocrats arrives in South Korea
Yoon Suk-yeol has picked experienced officials for top posts, boding well for policy but raising risk of groupthink
June 16, 2022
Why inflation is finally spiking in South Korea, months after the US
Different factors have driven rising prices in two countries, increasing likelihood of economic slowdown
June 15, 2022
Why supporting Taiwan remains a bridge too far for South Korea
Indirect aid would align Seoul with other liberal democracies, but memories of Chinese economic retaliation linger
June 1, 2022
The Korea discount: Why South Korea’s stock market is so underpriced
Analysts link Korean stock market’s poor performance to a range of risks, from North Korea to weak shareholder rights
May 30, 2022
