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South Korea walks tightrope between Europe and Asia at first NATO summit
Analysis

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

South Korea walks tightrope between Europe and Asia at first NATO summit
James FretwellJames Fretwell July 4, 2022
As inflation worsens, South Korea braces for ‘perfect storm’ of economic woes
Analysis

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

As inflation worsens, South Korea braces for ‘perfect storm’ of economic woes
Christopher GreenChristopher Green June 30, 2022
How South Korea’s market-friendly policies impede innovation
Analysis

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

How South Korea’s market-friendly policies impede innovation
Sooyoung OhSooyoung Oh June 29, 2022
South Korea’s tilt toward US risks stalling growing ties with Southeast Asia
Analysis

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

South Korea’s tilt toward US risks stalling growing ties with Southeast Asia
Sea Young (Sarah) KimSea Young (Sarah) Kim June 23, 2022
Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Analysis

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

Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Karl FriedhoffKarl Friedhoff June 21, 2022
An age of economic technocrats arrives in South Korea
Analysis

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

An age of economic technocrats arrives in South Korea
Justin YeoJustin Yeo June 16, 2022
Why inflation is finally spiking in South Korea, months after the US
Analysis

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

Why inflation is finally spiking in South Korea, months after the US
Peter WardPeter Ward June 15, 2022
Why supporting Taiwan remains a bridge too far for South Korea
Analysis

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

Why supporting Taiwan remains a bridge too far for South Korea
John LeeJohn Lee June 1, 2022
The Korea discount: Why South Korea’s stock market is so underpriced
Analysis

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

The Korea discount: Why South Korea’s stock market is so underpriced
Peter WardPeter Ward May 30, 2022
South Korea keeps strategic ambiguity alive by joining US-led economic framework
Analysis

South Korea keeps strategic ambiguity alive by joining US-led economic framework

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is low risk and low reward for Seoul unlikely to raise eyebrows in Beijing, experts say

South Korea keeps strategic ambiguity alive by joining US-led economic framework
Sooyoung OhSooyoung Oh May 25, 2022