Business & Economy
South Korea eyes regional growth with 1 trillion won industrial investment
Government’s reliance on private funding for 90% of the project raises execution and financial concerns
March 11, 2025
South Korea tightens foreign land ownership rules to safeguard border security
National security concerns drive Seoul’s decision to regulate foreign ownership of border land
March 10, 2025
Tariff battles, botched military drill and South Korea’s inflation woes — Ep. 64
Trump takes aim at Seoul’s trade policy, a US-ROK military exercise goes horribly wrong, and inflation raises concerns
March 7, 2025
South Korea’s inflation slows, but households struggle with rising expenses
Living costs remain high despite policy efforts, raising pressure for lawmakers to consider additional stimulus measures
March 7, 2025
Trump targets South Korea on trade, tariffs and security in fiery speech
Despite free trade agreement, Seoul may face new trade barriers as US redefines reciprocal tariffs and security costs
March 6, 2025
South Korea’s retail sector faces reckoning as Homeplus files for receivership
Slow digital adoption and rising competition from e-commerce platforms have left legacy retailers struggling to compete
March 5, 2025
South Korean firms face fallout as North American trade war escalates
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico threaten Korean auto, battery and electronics exports reliant on North American hubs
March 5, 2025
South Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Feb. 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for March 2025
March 3, 2025
Choi’s March 1 address warns of US and China pressures on South Korea’s future
Acting president urges stronger economic and security autonomy as Trump pushes tariffs and Beijing tightens influence
March 3, 2025
South Korea cracks down on risky bank investments with tough new regulations
High-risk structured products will face stricter sales rules, tougher oversight and investor protection measures
February 27, 2025
