Technology & Cyber
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
South Korea bets on tech and manufacturing to drive growth in 2024-2028 plan
The government pledges support measures for companies, but increasing national debt might limit financial capacity
SK Telecom and Hana Financial invest in BitGo Korea to enter crypto market
Partnership highlights growing interest from traditional financial institutions in South Korea’s digital asset sector
South Korea to investigate Telegram for allegedly abetting deepfake sex crimes
Investigation into messaging app follows arrest of CEO in France, highlighting cross-border nature of digital sex crimes
Hanwha Ocean wins first US Navy maintenance contract, paving way for expansion
Breakthrough in US defense market offers tech gains and revenue potential, but regulatory challenges loom
Yoon’s budget and pension proposals, deepfake sex crime — Ep. 36
Cabinet approves 2025 budget; Yoon pushes pension reforms; Doctors strike over quotas; Deepfake porn scandal
South Korea’s cybersecurity law revisions may be too little too late
New regulations mandate quick reporting, but recent breaches expose critical gaps in South Korea’s cyber defenses
Germany joins UN Command, strengthening security ties with South Korea
UNC membership links European and Indo-Pacific security against North Korean and Russian military cooperation
Leak of defense secrets to North Korea exposes Seoul’s cyber vulnerabilities
Massive data breach puts South Korean spies at risk, undermines intel gathering and erodes trust with allies
Biden exits 2024 race, passes torch to Vice President Kamala Harris
Potential Harris administration will likely lead to continuity in U.S. security and economic policies toward South Korea