Business & Economy
Lee Jae-myung slows nuclear expansion while backing reactor exports abroad
South Korea’s new energy strategy curbs domestic growth but supports export deals in Europe and beyond
July 10, 2025
Samsung’s Q2 profit plunge raises alarms for South Korea’s tech resilience
Q2 margin falls to 6.2% as Samsung struggles in AI chip supply chain and US finalizes tariff probe into semiconductors
July 10, 2025
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
