US tariff cuts on Korean autos, aircraft ease export uncertainty
Retroactive 15% duties follow investment deal, giving Korean companies more room to navigate US market risks.
Ahn Sung-mi
Real work begins after South Korea-US fact sheet finalised
The document, released by the White House, outlines guidelines that the two countries broadly agreed upon in July and finalized during the Oct. 29 summit between South Korean…
Trump-Kim meeting rumors rekindle volatile ride of inter-Korean stocks
The latest rally echoes past cycles where hopes of dialogue briefly lift 'unification-themed stocks' before geopolitical reality set in.
APEC 2025 South Korea: High stakes for trade, tech power and diplomacy
From Trump-Xi diplomacy to tariffs and AI megadeals, the Gyeongju summit could redefine Asia-Pacific trade and tech leadership.
Seoul, Washington reach consensus on foreign exchange risks in US$350bil investment deal: industry minister
The trade deal, initially struck in July, was broadly reaffirmed when President Lee and US President Trump held their summit in Washington in August. However, in the absence of a…
South Korea’s 4.5-day workweek plan stirs business backlash
On the campaign trail, Lee proposed reducing the statutory workweek from 40 hours to 36 hours without a pay cut, with a goal of bringing Korea’s average annual working hours…
South Korea’s biggest conglomerates pledge fresh $150 billion US investment
From AI chips to LNG carriers, chaebol vow to back America’s industrial revival.
South Korea, US strike last-minute tariff deal, but tough talks lie ahead
Seoul warns “devil in the details,” as specifics on $350 billion investment, digital trade barriers remain unresolved.
South Korea left in limbo as US delays crucial ‘2+2’ trade meeting
Seoul weighs $100 billion US investment from top chaebol groups to avert looming tariffs.
South Korea’s ‘Yellow Envelope’ bill: Labor reform or threat to business?
Five different versions of the pro-labor union bill have been submitted to parliament. The Environment and Labor Committee is expected to review all proposals, identify key…