Business & Economy
Will South Korea be the next country to host a Tesla gigafactory?
ROK economy has a lot to like for automaker, but Elon Musk distractions and labor unions may be difficult to overcome
November 30, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol faces off against unions as strike threatens South Korean economy
President threatens jail time and fines for truckers after days of protests for higher wages and safety standards
November 29, 2022
The three big drivers of the South Korean defense industry
Seoul may very well succeed in goal of making ROK a top 4 global weapons exporter — if it can overcome supply issues
November 28, 2022
Why conferences in Korea are (mostly) a waste of time and resources
Overfocus on prestige signaling makes for pretty settings but little substance or real debate, experts say
November 24, 2022
Why decoupling from China creates economic and security risks for South Korea
China would have has less reason to consider economic costs and security risks of escalatory policies if delinked
November 23, 2022
Saudi Arabian megaproject promises windfall for South Korea but carries risks
Yoon has shown few qualms about economic cooperation with Middle Eastern state despite seeking to boost human rights
November 22, 2022
The network fee fiasco that could cripple South Korea’s internet
Proposed law would penalize popular content providers and discourage investment, while abandoning net neutrality
November 15, 2022
Tragic factory death sets Yoon administration up for showdown with labor unions
Boycott against bakery chain could could fuel labor-led protests against the unpopular, pro-business president
November 10, 2022
Legoland default a bleak signal for South Korea’s corporate bond market
ROK authorities have indicated they’ll intervene to avert a crisis, but some defaults and rate raises likely inevitable
November 7, 2022
Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power spells trouble for South Korea
China doubled down on competition with US at party congress, jeopardizing 30 years of fruitful cooperation with Seoul
October 27, 2022
