Business & Economy
What a Trump comeback would mean for South Korea’s reset with the US
Reelection of former president hostile toward Seoul could throw allies’ ties into chaos, experts say
August 29, 2022
Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia
Weapons deals support ROK’s domestic R&D and boost supply chain resiliency with democratic partner in region
August 25, 2022
Seoul avoids diplomatic disaster in forced labor dispute with Japan — for now
Supreme Court could still order Japanese firm to pay reparations, a move that would incite cycle of mutual retaliation
August 23, 2022
Why South Korea’s powerful economy is still considered a developing market
Status contributes to undervalued stocks, but Seoul has shown little interest in required reforms
August 22, 2022
Seoul wants to ban subterranean housing, but residents have few other options
Prohibiting semi-basement ‘banjiha’ apartments without offering affordable alternatives hurts city’s most vulnerable
August 19, 2022
Yoon chases public opinion as he pardons Samsung prince, but not an ex-president
South Korean president is seeking economic wins amid low approval rating, while aiming to avoid political controversy
August 17, 2022
South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?
New administration can build on Moon’s efforts to elevate relationship and expanding economic and security cooperation
August 11, 2022
Yoon’s botched handling of Pelosi visit sends muddled diplomatic messages
South Korean president risks opening himself to charge of placating China even as he seeks closer ties with US
August 9, 2022
Israeli envoy: Korea-Israel ties bright but Yoon visit would be ‘transformative’
In interview, Ambassador Akiva Tor says South Korea to ratify FTA ‘very soon’ and that he ‘often’ warns of Iran threats
August 5, 2022
Why South Korea’s biggest chipmakers are betting big on US over China
Samsung and SK Hynix appear on board with US vision for semiconductor alliance with advanced East Asian economies
August 4, 2022
