Business & Economy
Hyundai and Kia Fined $12.9 million for collusion on car recycling in Europe
European regulators expose collusion that avoided recycling costs, risking brand damage and legal fallout
April 3, 2025
Wildfires highlight South Korea’s rural neglect and leadership failures
Leadership void and inconsistent crisis response threaten recovery, deepen urban-rural divide and fuel distrust
April 1, 2025
South Korea’s production, consumption rise in February, but outlook uncertain
Industrial production, retail sales and investment increase, but central bank’s sentiment index signals caution ahead
April 1, 2025
South Korea hosts trilateral trade talks with Japan and China to strengthen ties
Trilateral talks aim for economic cooperation but face hurdles in WTO reform and supply chain security
March 31, 2025
Court drama, US auto tariffs, and worst fire in South Korea’s history — Ep. 68
Han Duck-soo returns, Lee Jae-myung is cleared, Trump hits autos and wildfires test the country’s resilience
March 28, 2025
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs undermine KORUS, leaving South Korea flat-footed
Free trade agreement sidelined as Trump weaponizes tariffs and private sector acts without waiting for government
March 28, 2025
South Korea risks losing ground in Europe’s $858 billion defense expansion
ROK firms may benefit from supply gaps, but EU procurement rules and Seoul’s Ukraine policy may block joint arms deals
March 27, 2025
Hyundai’s $21B US push signals a seismic strategy shift for South Korean firms
Tariffs, domestic instability and weak diplomacy are driving Korean conglomerates to behave like post-national entities
March 26, 2025
Hyundai to invest $21 billion in US to dodge tariffs and secure market share
Conglomerate’s plan includes new EV plants, AI labs and 14,000 jobs as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are set to kick in
March 26, 2025
South Korea’s shrinking towns explore refugees as a fix for demographic collapse
Yeongyang County’s refugee plan is still under review but reflects growing pressure to find solutions
March 25, 2025
