Technology & Cyber
South Korea passes K-Chips Act but semiconductor policy still in limbo
New tax incentives provide relief, but labor and regulatory hurdles create long-term uncertainty for chipmakers
February 18, 2025
Yoon’s trial, China’s trade retaliation and U.S.-ROK diplomacy — Ep. 60
The Korea Pro team unpacks the latest political, economic, and geopolitical developments shaping South Korea
February 7, 2025
South Korea faces supply chain shock as China restricts rare metal exports
China’s export curbs deepen Seoul’s dilemma between securing supply chains and staying aligned with Washington
February 7, 2025
South Korea’s new law forces Big Tech to offer real-time customer support
Mandated live support for major platforms could drive compliance costs higher and spark resistance from US tech giants
February 5, 2025
Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong acquitted as court clears him of merger fraud
The ruling removes a major legal hurdle for Samsung, clearing the way for M&A investments in AI and chip expansion
February 4, 2025
South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for February 2025
February 3, 2025
DeepSeek’s open-source AI poses new threats to South Korean security
North Korea and China could use nonproprietary AI like R1 to boost capabilities in cyberwarfare, disinformation and more
January 30, 2025
DeepSeek disruption and US tariffs could sideline South Korea from AI revolution
The ROK risks becoming a mere chip supplier for US and Chinese AI giants instead of leading tech innovation
January 29, 2025
Trump’s chip tariffs pledge threatens global semiconductor supply chains
US tariffs risk increasing costs, limiting exports and increasing dependency on China as Seoul faces limited options
January 29, 2025
Lee Jae-myung pivots to pragmatism as he eyes South Korea’s presidency
Opposition leader’s shift to pro-business policies seeks to court moderates and investors amid political polarization
January 24, 2025
