Technology & Cyber
Haegung export signals South Korea’s pivot to plug-in defense sales model
Malaysia contract opens new markets while shifting integration and export decisions beyond Seoul’s control
May 7, 2026
South Korea, Qatar shift ties toward capital-backed tech investment push
Seoul seeks to link manufacturing and AI capabilities with Qatari capital but faces geopolitical and financial risks
April 30, 2026
Samsung’s AI windfall turns labor into South Korea’s next chip-sector risk
Profit-linked demands spread across strategic firms, raising questions about cost structures and investment discipline
April 29, 2026
South Korea’s research sector grows, but structural limits persist
Government data shows rising revenue and firms, but talent shortages and weak scale constrain innovation capacity
April 15, 2026
Chip profits rise as supply shocks squeeze South Korea’s broader economy
Samsung and LG post strong results, but rising costs and supply disruption point to mounting pressure across chip sector
April 8, 2026
South Korea-France supply chain deals deepen ties but sharpen rivalry
Agreements on nuclear energy, minerals and tech align supply chains even as EU policy risks limiting market access
April 6, 2026
South Korea’s KF-21 ambitions faces uncertainty amid financing and trust issues
Indonesia negotiations highlight growing reliance on state-backed financing and uneven partner commitment dynamics
April 3, 2026
South Korea links energy, minerals and defense in Indonesia state visit push
MOUs on LNG and minerals align with KF-21 demand as Hormuz disruption forces coordinated supply and delivery strategy
April 2, 2026
South Korea’s KF-21 rollout tests defense exports under energy shock
Mass production milestone collides with supply constraints, raising questions over delivery and export execution
March 26, 2026
Japan strengthens foreign investment screening to guard strategic tech
New review regime could affect South Korean technology firms and supply chain partnerships in Japan
March 12, 2026
