Domestic Politics
US trade investigation puts South Korea’s state-backed growth strategy at risk
Section 301 probe could bring Korean technology sectors and industrial subsidies under Washington’s scrutiny
March 12, 2026
South Korea weighs fuel price controls, tax relief as oil shock rattles markets
Cabinet reviews stabilization tools as Middle East tensions threaten to raise transport costs and consumer prices
March 11, 2026
Lee taps Park Hong-keun to lead Korea’s new budget ministry in fiscal shift
Four-term lawmaker and Lee ally takes charge of revived planning ministry as Seoul centralizes fiscal strategy
March 10, 2026
South Korea’s June elections will test Lee’s governing power nationwide
Races across 17 provinces and cities will reveal whether ruling party can extend national strength into regional power
March 6, 2026
Iran escalation, Seoul’s response and Google map’s breakthrough — Ep. 122
From shipping risk in the Strait of Hormuz to emergency market measures in Seoul, plus Google’s HD map export approval
March 6, 2026
South Korea weighs fuel price sanctions as Middle East crisis rattles markets
Lee Jae Myung orders review of anti-gouging penalties and market safeguards as war raises energy and volatility risks
March 6, 2026
South Korea’s nuclear power revival faces execution capacity limits
Lee administration’s reactor push under the 11th Basic Plan collides with siting, waste and regulatory bottlenecks
March 4, 2026
South Korea faces energy logistics shock from Iran escalation
Disruption in shipping and insurance markets limits Seoul’s room to manage inflation, FX stability and energy security
March 3, 2026
South Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to 25, 2026, and key outlook for March 2026
March 2, 2026
Russian Embassy’s banner controversy, Seoul-Moscow ties and shipping — Ep. 121
NK News’ Anton Sokolin breaks down Russia’s messaging, Korea’s trade and compliance balance and the DPRK factor
February 27, 2026
