Technology & Cyber
US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms
Samsung, LG and others could face compliance costs as origin rules harden under US trade enforcement push
June 18, 2025
China’s Tencent acquires 9.7% stake in SM, becoming key K-pop power broker
Chinese tech giant acquires HYBE’s stake, gaining leverage over SM’s global fan platform expansion into China
May 29, 2025
South Korea launches renewable bids to align clean energy with national strategy
New rules give preference to local supply chains, expand RE100 access and reward state-developed technologies
May 27, 2025
First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78
Korea Pro examines the economic debate's key moments, competing constitutional visions and cybersecurity concerns
May 23, 2025
South Korea launches its largest energy storage bid to bolster grid stability
Project shows how ROK may finance climate infrastructure through private capital but with public operational control
May 23, 2025
Years-long SK Telecom breach draws opposition fire, international concern
Attack draws political heat at home and renewed scrutiny abroad over Seoul’s cyber security standards
May 20, 2025
Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future
Lee Jae-myung pushes renewables and public-led transition, while Kim Moon-soo prioritizes nuclear and price relief
May 13, 2025
South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election
Lee proposes state-driven innovation and reform while Kim calls for liberalization and institutional rollback
May 13, 2025
SK Telecom hack exposes South Korean military’s reliance on civilian networks
Experts warn armed forces face systemic threats as troops’ personal mobile use outpaces secure infrastructure reforms
May 9, 2025
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
May 5, 2025
