Technology & Cyber
South Korea ramps up drone production amid North’s advances
Seoul’s advanced MUAVs will aid South Korea counter the DPRK’s drones but could cause tensions with US over competition
January 26, 2024
South Korea bets big on webtoons, equity questions surface
South Korea sets ambitious targets but faces concerns over uneven industry support
January 25, 2024
South Korea to triple prison sentences to battle unprecedented tech leaks
New legal initiatives aim to fortify South Korea’s technological edge against foreign espionage
January 22, 2024
Why South Korea remained cautious in congratulating Taiwan’s election result
South Korea’s muted response to Taiwan’s election results shows its approach is based on security calculations
January 19, 2024
Why South Korean semiconductor firms face opportunities and pitfalls in Japan
Due to potential policy shifts, firms like Samsung Electronics weigh costs and benefits of investing in Japan
January 17, 2024
South Korea ramps up smart farm exports to the Middle East
Smart farm technology finds fertile ground in Middle Eastern countries grappling with food insecurity
December 27, 2023
South Korea grapples with how to balance economic growth and green goals
Seoul’s cautious approach has seen it position itself as supplier of key tech while continuing to rely on fossil fuels
December 25, 2023
China’s export restrictions test South Korea’s supply chain resilience
Seoul races to secure essential minerals, but continuing trend of Chinese export restrictions exposes vulnerabilities
December 25, 2023
South Korea faces cybersecurity crisis amid R&D budget cuts
The Yoon administration’s reduction in R&D funding raises concerns over national cyber defense capabilities
December 19, 2023
US and South Korea boost tech partnership as China’s influence looms
South Korea’s tech partnership with the US highlights broader strategic tensions in ROK-China relations
December 11, 2023
