Business & Economy
South Korea approves sweeping energy laws to boost grid and nuclear storage
Local resistance to nuclear waste storage and offshore wind development could complicate implementation
March 19, 2025
South Korea’s naval export strategy faces a $49 billion test in Canada
Inter-business rivalry and lack of diplomatic coordination challenge South Korea’s bid to become a major naval power
March 18, 2025
South Korea’s rising liquidity and debt fuel inflation and housing concerns
Lower interest rates fuel liquidity and household loans, but overheating property markets raise policy risks
March 18, 2025
South Korea unlikely to escape US tariffs despite high-level talks
Seoul’s bid for US tariff exemptions unlikely to succeed, echoing Tokyo’s failed request despite LNG deal
March 17, 2025
Rare bipartisan deal on South Korean pension reform belies deeper deadlock
Ruling and opposition parties reach compromise to lower payouts, but long-term viability of system remains in doubt
March 14, 2025
Sensitive country status, tariffs and Constitutional Court decisions — Ep. 66
South Korea faces new U.S. security restrictions, steel tariffs implemented top officials’ impeachment rejected
March 14, 2025
Bank of Korea warns growth could fall to 1.4% if US trade war escalates
South Korea’s central bank signals more rate cuts to offset weak demand, but debt and inflation risks loom large
March 14, 2025
South Korea extends chip R&D work hours, but next government could reverse it
Longer R&D hours give Samsung and SK Hynix an edge, but Lee Jae-myung’s potential win could reverse gains
March 13, 2025
US considers labeling South Korea ‘sensitive,’ placing strain on the alliance
Defense and tech restrictions under the potential measure would undermine Seoul’s security posture and export ambitions
March 12, 2025
Choi warns of economic fallout as Trump targets South Korea with tariffs
Acting president vows “cool-headed” response as Trump’s tariff plan threatens exporters amid global stock market decline
March 12, 2025
