Business & Economy
South Korea’s May tax revenue surges, but underlying risks remain high
One-time gains from equity sales and pre-tariff exports raise concerns about tax revenue sustainability
South Korea in June 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for July 2025
Lee Jae-myung names technocrat and industrial insider to key economic posts
Koo Yun-cheol and Kim Jung-gwan set to steer Lee’s AI, energy and growth agenda if confirmed by the National Assembly
Rare diplomatic window with Japan, Cabinet takes shape, KOSPI goes up — Ep. 85
Korea Pro unpacks Lee’s absence from NATO summit, Tokyo’s response, Cabinet picks and market disconnect
South Korea deepens NATO ties with new defense industry consultative body
Lee Jae-myung signals continuity with Yoon-era strategy but European procurement bias may limit ROK firm access
Beijing’s cloud push in Seoul risks undermining US-South Korea tech cooperation
Alibaba Cloud gains ground in ROK, deepening China’s ties with Korean firms despite US calls for digital decoupling
South Korean exporters face new tariffs under US steel and aluminum rules
Non-preferential origin rules expose exporters to duties even if goods meet Korea-US Free Trade Agreement standards
Hyundai’s Finland nuclear deal highlights contradictions in ROK energy policy
South Korea is gaining industrial ground in Europe even as Lee Jae-myung administration slashes domestic nuclear funding
South Korea sends new trade negotiator to US to avert tariff blow to exports
Yeo Han-koo leverages past experience and networks in bid to shield Korean exporters from US protectionism
South Korea’s sovereign AI push faces major structural challenges
Lee Jae-myung touts AI autonomy, but weak language datasets and lack of core software tools threatens aspirations














