Business & Economy
South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?
New administration can build on Moon’s efforts to elevate relationship and expanding economic and security cooperation
August 11, 2022
Yoon’s botched handling of Pelosi visit sends muddled diplomatic messages
South Korean president risks opening himself to charge of placating China even as he seeks closer ties with US
August 9, 2022
Israeli envoy: Korea-Israel ties bright but Yoon visit would be ‘transformative’
In interview, Ambassador Akiva Tor says South Korea to ratify FTA ‘very soon’ and that he ‘often’ warns of Iran threats
August 5, 2022
Why South Korea’s biggest chipmakers are betting big on US over China
Samsung and SK Hynix appear on board with US vision for semiconductor alliance with advanced East Asian economies
August 4, 2022
Mad about THAAD: South Korea-China dispute over US missile interceptor returns
Seoul again finds itself caught between Beijing and Washington as it looks for defenses against North Korean threats
July 28, 2022
How ride-sharing services like Uber could end Seoul’s dire taxi shortage
Drivers aren’t returning after industry exodus during pandemic, leaving people stranded even in city center at night
July 26, 2022
Semiconductor wars: South Korea puts chips at center of national security
New President Yoon Suk-yeol seeks to boost domestic production to shield against future supply chain shocks
July 22, 2022
South Korea pivots to the Middle East, selling both weapons and K-pop cool
Saudi Arabia looks to Korea as it seeks to diversify away from oil, but human rights issues may limit cooperation
July 18, 2022
What the Bank of Korea’s rate spike means for the South Korean economy
Central bank seeks to curb inflation, but rate increase will likely be painful for many firms and households
July 13, 2022
How foreign firms thrive in South Korea’s startup ecosystem
Lower labor costs, highly skilled workforce create opportunities for success — if you know where to look
July 6, 2022
