Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Iran war exposes structural risks in South Korea’s global trade model
Conflict shows how maritime chokepoints can quickly destabilize energy imports, financial markets and policy planning
March 5, 2026
Korea stocks halt as KOSPI plunge triggers circuit breakers amid Iran shock
Trading suspended after markets plunge more than 8% while authorities stress ample reserves and monitor currency markets
March 5, 2026
South Korean stocks plunge as Iran shock tests policy guardrails
Seven percent KOSPI drop puts Seoul stabilization framework and FX resilience under renewed scrutiny
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 launches modular FTA upgrade with Singapore at 20-year mark
Seoul and Singapore agree to modernize 2006 FTA using sector-specific updates and sign SMR and AI cooperation deals
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
South Korea on alert as Hormuz shipping disruption deepens
Seoul convenes emergency meetings as stalled Gulf energy flows raise inflation and policy risk concerns
March 2, 2026
Google map export decision reveals South Korea’s trade risk calculus
Decision to grant conditional approval reflects effort to ease Section 301 exposure while preserving security controls
February 27, 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
South Korea’s review of NATO funding tests its Russia hedging strategy
Reviewing entry into a coordinated Ukraine procurement mechanism may reduce flexibility in managing Moscow relations
February 26, 2026
