Technology & Cyber
Why Coupang’s data disaster may have handed South Korea a regulatory cudgel
Data leak provides cover for aggressive regulations as US trade deal constrains new monopoly legislation
December 1, 2025
South Korea launches probe as Coupang breach confirmed to affect 34M customers
Country’s largest e-commerce platform leaked data for five months, raising scrutiny of cybersecurity controls
December 1, 2025
Cyber theft tests South Korea’s fintech credibility as Naver unveils big merger
44.5 billion won loss at country’s largest crypto exchange highlights governance discipline, cybersecurity readiness
November 28, 2025
US-ROK defense deal, AI chip hierarchy and Lone Star fallout — Ep. 107
Joint fact sheet expands defense ties and costs, US chip controls reshape AI race and Lone Star win raises new risks
November 21, 2025
US approval of AI chip exports to Gulf states creates new risks for South Korea
Middle East chip approvals offer short term stability but impose compliance burdens and intensify rivalry with Taiwan
November 20, 2025
South Korea turns to UAE to extend AI semiconductor boom amid global demand risk
Expanded cooperation in data centers and energy aims to prolong export momentum but leaves structural reform unresolved
November 20, 2025
Korea launches supply-chain carbon cuts to defend auto export competitiveness
Seoul partners with Hyundai and Kia to build supply-chain decarbonization capacity as Europe’s carbon rules tighten
November 18, 2025
Nvidia ‘super-duper’ chips, nuke subs and new South Korean satellites — Ep. 104
Seoul navigates GPU politics, indigenous submarine ambitions, ISR upgrades and fiscal season volatility
November 7, 2025
ROK defense minister says nuclear subs should be built in Korea, not Philly
The remark at parliament budget session comes a week after Trump approved project at APEC summit
November 6, 2025
South Korea leaps forward in space surveillance, but still has a long way to go
Despite launch of final military spy satellite, real-time monitoring will require years of investment in new tech
November 5, 2025
