Business & Economy
South Korea’s financial watchdog tightens grip on illegal money lenders
Government reforms could shrink unregulated lending but may marginalize borrowers with poor credit scores
September 12, 2024
South Korea bets $205M on semiconductor packaging to maintain competitiveness
Government funding boosts R&D, but weak horizontal integration and supply chain vulnerabilities could jeopardize push
September 11, 2024
Fewer South Koreans marrying will likely lead to lower demand for homeownership
New data shows that only a third of young South Koreans married in 2022, a decrease from the previous year
September 11, 2024
South Korea’s patent sharing program gives SMEs a boost but big firms loom large
Program offers 490 energy patents, but technological challenges and competition pose risks
September 9, 2024
South Korea freezes national health insurance premiums for second year
Businesses and citizens benefit from stable premiums, but long-term sustainability concerns continue to grow
September 9, 2024
Kim Moon-soo: From activist to conservative politician, his own worst enemy
Labor minister’s ideological shifts and self-inflicted controversies risk undermining his credibility and effectiveness
September 6, 2024
Diplomatic faux pas, challenging trade deals and deepfakes — Ep. 37
Kim Tae-hyo says the quiet part aloud, Korea seeks to import Australian lithium, and KHNP’s nuclear deal is in trouble
September 6, 2024
South Korea’s growth stalls in Q2 amid rising import costs and weak demand
Economic slowdown in Q2 doesn’t appear to change central bank’s cautious optimism about modest recovery prospects
September 6, 2024
South Korea’s top court demands action on climate targets for future generations
Constitutional Court orders more concrete post-2030 emission targets, raising challenges for government and industries
September 5, 2024
South Korea’s $17B Czech nuclear bid faces US, French legal complaints
Legal complaints threaten to derail KHNP’s $17.4 billion project as Yoon seeks to strengthen ties with Prague
September 5, 2024
