Business & Economy
Trump moves to clarify tariff policy, curtailing flexibility for South Korea
Executive order formalizes tariff tiers, complicating Seoul’s bid for exemptions ahead of July tariff deadline
May 1, 2025
Samsung’s record quarter belies rising risks from weaponized US trade policy
Tariffs, export controls and AI market fragmentation reveal South Korea’s growing exposure to Washington’s decisions
April 30, 2025
South Korea launches new guideline to boost overseas plant and equipment exports
MOTIE streamlines project management to improve transparency and strengthen firms’ global competitiveness and resilience
April 29, 2025
South Korea’s SK Telecom to replace millions of USIMs after major hack attack
The company’s promises of compensation do little to quell fears of deeper systemic flaws in national telecom security
April 28, 2025
Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy
As Trump-era tensions return, Democratic Party turns to seasoned dealmaker to protect South Korea’s national interests
April 25, 2025
South Korea’s economic engine stalls as Trump tariffs, political turmoil bite
First quarter data show declines across investment, consumption and trade, undermining recovery and confidence
April 25, 2025
Why South Korea will concede to US plans to use troops on peninsula for Taiwan
Trump’s Indo-Pacific pivot leaves Seoul little room to object, but it has leverage to bargain for strategic returns
April 24, 2025
South Korea probes reports that China warned firms over rare earth exports to US
Trade ministry says it’s still verifying facts with Beijing and companies amid rising supply chain security concerns
April 24, 2025
South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline
Semiconductor surge preceded tariff announcement, signaling lower export expectations for the second quarter
April 23, 2025
Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules
Lee Jae-myung pledges improved shareholder rights, anti-manipulation rules and MSCI upgrade plans
April 22, 2025
