Technology & Cyber
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
South Korea launches modular FTA upgrade with Singapore at 20-year mark
Seoul and Singapore agree to modernize 2006 FTA using sector-specific updates and sign SMR and AI cooperation deals
March 3, 2026
Google map export decision reveals South Korea’s trade risk calculus
Decision to grant conditional approval reflects effort to ease Section 301 exposure while preserving security controls
February 27, 2026
South Korea and Netherlands launch 2+2 economic security dialogue
Seoul and the Hague formalize foreign and industry coordination on export controls, AI governance and supply chains
February 12, 2026
South Korea privacy law reform shifts liability burden to businesses
If passed, consolidated bill would remove intent standards, raise revenue-based fines and expand breach disclosure duty
February 11, 2026
Coupang breach sets enforcement template as MSIT formalizes conclusions
Science ministry formalizes breach findings, setting timelines for inspections and follow-on enforcement across agencies
February 11, 2026
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
