Business & Economy
South Korea seeks deeper role in US defense supply chain through MRO talks
Arms procurement agency seeks to anchor Korean firms in US defense logistics amid trade talks and political transition
May 22, 2025
U.S., South Korea launch second round of tariff talks amid looming July deadline
With Lee Jae-myung leading polls, Seoul’s urgency contrasts with expected shift in trade negotiation stance
May 21, 2025
South Korea’s presidential candidates pledge growth but skimp on details
In the second of a multi-part series, Korea Pro explores the main candidates’ official pledges on the economy
May 20, 2025
South Korea eyes defense gains in India’s tough but lucrative arms market
Seoul’s latest K9 deal signals deeper ambitions, but experts warn India’s procurement politics remain a major hurdle
May 20, 2025
South Korea’s manufacturing employment share falls to record low
Manufacturing sector's proportion of total employment drops to 15.5% despite production gains as hiring freezes persist
May 19, 2025
The progressive theorist behind Lee Jae-myung’s economic policy reinvention
Despite no campaign role, You Jong-il has shaped South Korean frontrunner’s pivot from basic income to AI-driven growth
May 16, 2025
Presidential race begins, ruling party drama, US-China tariff deal — Ep. 77
Korea Pro examines candidates' policy visions, party infighting, and U.S.-China trade deal's implications for Seoul
May 16, 2025
South Korea doubles deposit cap to 100 million won amid market uncertainty
South Korea’s move covers banks, pensions, and mutual finance groups following liquidity concerns at Saemaul Geumgo
May 16, 2025
South Korea’s business sentiment nears crisis as growth headwinds mount
Even with political clarity and monetary easing, growth outlook remains capped by structural constraints
May 15, 2025
South Korea faces sub-1% growth in 2025, signaling deepening growth malaise
State-run think tank warns fiscal limits have reached a limit as trade shocks and weak construction drag recovery
May 15, 2025
