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Trump’s movie tariff threat puts South Korea’s streaming powerhouse at risk
Analysis

Trump’s movie tariff threat puts South Korea’s streaming powerhouse at risk

A proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films could hit Netflix’s Korean output and strain digital trade ties

Trump’s movie tariff threat puts South Korea’s streaming powerhouse at risk
John LeeJohn Lee May 5, 2025
Samsung’s record quarter belies rising risks from weaponized US trade policy
Analysis

Samsung’s record quarter belies rising risks from weaponized US trade policy

Tariffs, export controls and AI market fragmentation reveal South Korea’s growing exposure to Washington’s decisions

Samsung’s record quarter belies rising risks from weaponized US trade policy
John LeeJohn Lee April 30, 2025
South Korea’s SK Telecom to replace millions of USIMs after major hack attack
Briefings

South Korea’s SK Telecom to replace millions of USIMs after major hack attack

The company’s promises of compensation do little to quell fears of deeper systemic flaws in national telecom security

South Korea’s SK Telecom to replace millions of USIMs after major hack attack
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 28, 2025
South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline
Briefings

South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline

Semiconductor surge preceded tariff announcement, signaling lower export expectations for the second quarter

South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 23, 2025
South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks
Briefings

South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks

New spending prioritizes national tech resilience and trade shock absorption over traditional fiscal restraint

South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 21, 2025
US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts
Briefings

US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts

Seoul confirms DOE designation has likely taken effect, amid Trump’s push for energy and defense concessions

US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 16, 2025
South Korea’s tech exports rebound in March as US tariff fears drive stockpiling
Briefings

South Korea’s tech exports rebound in March as US tariff fears drive stockpiling

AI chip and panel demand pushes March recovery, but upcoming US tariffs on semiconductors pose looming risks

South Korea’s tech exports rebound in March as US tariff fears drive stockpiling
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 15, 2025
How businesses can manage regulatory uncertainty in post-Yoon South Korea
Analysis

How businesses can manage regulatory uncertainty in post-Yoon South Korea

As political platforms remain fluid, businesses must focus on labor laws, corporate taxes and operational flexibility

How businesses can manage regulatory uncertainty in post-Yoon South Korea
John LeeJohn Lee April 8, 2025
Hyundai and Kia Fined $12.9 million for collusion on car recycling in Europe
Briefings

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

Hyundai and Kia Fined $12.9 million for collusion on car recycling in Europe
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 3, 2025
South Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month In Review

South Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for April 2025

South Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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