Technology & Cyber
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
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
Samsung’s record quarter belies rising risks from weaponized US trade policy
Tariffs, export controls and AI market fragmentation reveal South Korea’s growing exposure to Washington’s decisions
South Korea’s SK Telecom to replace millions of USIMs after major hack attack
The company’s promises of compensation do little to quell fears of deeper systemic flaws in national telecom security
South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline
Semiconductor surge preceded tariff announcement, signaling lower export expectations for the second quarter
South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks
New spending prioritizes national tech resilience and trade shock absorption over traditional fiscal restraint
US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts
Seoul confirms DOE designation has likely taken effect, amid Trump’s push for energy and defense concessions
South Korea’s tech exports rebound in March as US tariff fears drive stockpiling
AI chip and panel demand pushes March recovery, but upcoming US tariffs on semiconductors pose looming risks
How businesses can manage regulatory uncertainty in post-Yoon South Korea
As political platforms remain fluid, businesses must focus on labor laws, corporate taxes and operational flexibility
Hyundai and Kia Fined $12.9 million for collusion on car recycling in Europe
European regulators expose collusion that avoided recycling costs, risking brand damage and legal fallout