Technology & Cyber
South Korea ramps up auto spending as export certainty erodes amid tariffs
Seoul positions industrial policy as insurance as autos face tariff risk and softer electric vehicle demand
February 6, 2026
South Korea’s record January surplus rests on an extraordinary chip price surge
Semiconductor contract prices jumped between 300 and 700%, driving export gains that mask narrow exposure
February 3, 2026
Coupang breach exposes rising regulatory and political risk in Korea’s platform
Fallout exposes how data security failures are reshaping enforcement incentives, compliance costs and public trust
January 23, 2026
Seoul folds manufacturing AI push into sweeping 2026 livelihood policy package
M.AX alliance emerges as industrial signal inside a Cabinet-backed rollout centered on household relief
January 22, 2026
South Korea’s gaming push faces credibility risks from policy fragmentation
Presidential recognition of e-sports raises expectations as regulatory coherence and execution lag behind
January 19, 2026
Seoul braces for talks after Trump invokes national security powers on chips
South Korea downplays immediate hit while Taiwan deal highlights how market access may hinge on US discretion
January 19, 2026
Lee-Xi summit seeks stability as South Korea moves to stabilize China ties
The state visit prioritized procedural dialogue and risk containment over resolving deeper strategic disputes
January 6, 2026
South Korea’s credibility play in nuclear talks puts Rim Kap-soo at the center
Career nonproliferation expert is tasked with expanding fuel-cycle rights while reassuring the US on precedent and trust
January 2, 2026
Coupang data breach evolves into a high-stakes sovereignty test for South Korea
Diplomatic friction and enforcement capacity now converge as Seoul escalates scrutiny of the NYSE-listed firm
December 26, 2025
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