Technology & Cyber
APEC recap: US-ROK tariff, nuclear sub deal and Nvidia investment — Ep. 104
The Korea Pro team breaks down Seoul’s tariff deal, nuclear-energy talks and major tech investments following APEC week
November 3, 2025
Trump’s nuclear submarine approval exposes enduring asymmetry in US-ROK alliance
Symbolic green light grants momentum, but congressional and legal barriers will keep Seoul dependent on Washington
October 30, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s export drive tests Seoul’s ability to safeguard defense secrets
President’s T.O.P. plan targets global arms dominance but lacks the central authority needed to secure technology
October 28, 2025
South Korea clinches free trade deal with Malaysia to expand Indo-Pacific reach
FTA boosts Seoul’s role in ASEAN supply chains and secures tariff cuts on electric vehicles, steel and digital services
October 28, 2025
The illusion of strength: South Korea’s AI chip boom hides deeper reform risks
Export-driven growth sustains optimism and short-term confidence while slowing progress on fiscal and structural reform
October 24, 2025
Bank of Korea holds rate steady to curb housing risks, steady won
Third straight on-hold decision underscores Seoul’s focus on stability ahead of Trump visit and key US trade talks
October 24, 2025
Who’s coming to Gyeongju: Inside South Korea’s high-stakes APEC summit week
South Korea’s first APEC hosting in 20 years brings Trump, Xi and global CEOs together amid strategic uncertainty
October 23, 2025
AI boom propels South Korea’s chip exports to record highs despite US tariffs
Semiconductor surge bolsters Seoul’s tariff negotiation stance but deepens exposure to volatile AI infrastructure demand
October 23, 2025
US refusal to share advanced Navy system leaves South Korea isolated at sea
Washington’s tech export restriction reflects doubts over Seoul’s cyber reliability and highlights alliance asymmetry
October 22, 2025
Taiwan surges ahead as South Korea’s middle class loses purchasing power
As Taipei invests in innovation and fiscal prudence, Seoul risks stagnation amid chaebol dominance and debt
October 21, 2025
