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Koreans’ willingness to ‘give birth’ spikes, but more among men than women

Koreans’ willingness to ‘give birth’ spikes, but more among men than women
Korean inflation hits 21-month high as Iran war leads to 22% oil price spike

Korean inflation hits 21-month high as Iran war leads to 22% oil price spike
Haegung export signals South Korea’s pivot to plug-in defense sales model

Haegung export signals South Korea’s pivot to plug-in defense sales model
Coupang probe strains US-South Korea ties as legal dispute hits security talks

Coupang probe strains US-South Korea ties as legal dispute hits security talks
BOK freezes rates amid Seoul housing spike and rising household debt risks

Bank of Korea official’s rate-hike hint sparks controversy and market reaction
South Korean ship fire raises the stakes for Seoul in Middle East war

South Korean ship fire raises the stakes for Seoul in Middle East war
Samsung Electronics union faces mass exodus after chips, smartphone sector feud

Samsung Electronics union faces mass exodus after chips, smartphone sector feud
UAE’s exit from OPEC puts South Korea between two key Gulf partners

UAE’s exit from OPEC puts South Korea between two key Gulf partners
U.S. troop cut order in Germany stokes fears of USFK drawdown in South Korea

U.S. troop cut order in Germany stokes fears of USFK drawdown in South Korea
South Korea pushes pet healthcare overhaul to unlock insurance market

South Korea pushes pet healthcare overhaul to unlock insurance market
South Korea flags market vigilance after Fed hold, war risks

South Korea flags market vigilance after Fed hold, war risks
South Korea in April 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

South Korea in April 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
South Korea, Qatar shift ties toward capital-backed tech investment push

South Korea, Qatar shift ties toward capital-backed tech investment push
Business groups warn Yellow Envelope Law could hurt investment in South Korea

Samsung’s AI windfall turns labor into South Korea’s next chip-sector risk
South Korea to begin global minimum tax filings for multinationals from May 1

South Korea to begin global minimum tax filings for multinationals from May 1
South Korea revives local party offices, reshaping political competition

South Korea revives local party offices, reshaping political competition
South Korea moves to build voluntary carbon market with new law, exchange

South Korea moves to build voluntary carbon market with new law, exchange
Business groups warn Yellow Envelope Law could hurt investment in South Korea

Early Yellow Envelope rulings reveal fuzzy definitions of ‘substantive control’
South Korea pegs May oil imports at 87% of normal amid supply strain

South Korea pegs May oil imports at 87% of normal amid supply strain
South Korea’s offshore wind strategy tests limits of foreign capital

South Korea’s offshore wind strategy tests limits of foreign capital
Chip profits rise as supply shocks squeeze South Korea’s broader economy

South Korea’s economy rebounds in Q1, but consumer sentiment slumps in April
South Korea’s producer prices surge as oil shock feeds industrial costs

South Korea’s producer prices surge as oil shock feeds industrial costs
Why South Korea’s record trade surplus signals a strategic step backward

Why South Korea’s record trade surplus signals a strategic step backward
South Korea eases FTA rules to bring in Canadian crude oil supply

South Korea eases FTA rules to bring in Canadian crude oil supply
South Korea moves to curb ‘free labor’ under comprehensive wage system

South Korea moves to curb ‘free labor’ under comprehensive wage system
South Korea-India summit tests whether ‘potential’ can finally deliver results

South Korea-India summit tests whether ‘potential’ can finally deliver results
Trump taps Michelle Steel for South Korea envoy role amid regional strain

Trump taps Michelle Steel for South Korea envoy role amid regional strain
South Korea, Europe expand FTA into supply chains and economic security

South Korea, Europe expand FTA into supply chains and economic security
South Korea businesses face hard choices as energy disruption persists

South Korea businesses face hard choices as energy disruption persists
South Korea seeks oil cooperation with Brazil, Mexico amid supply risks

South Korea seeks oil cooperation with Brazil, Mexico amid supply risks
South Korea faces export-readiness trade-off amid Gulf defense push

South Korea faces export-readiness trade-off amid Gulf defense push
KOSPI tops 6,000 as markets reprice risk despite Iran war tensions

KOSPI tops 6,000 as markets reprice risk despite Iran war tensions
South Korea secures oil supply, locking in higher costs and tighter logistics

South Korea secures oil supply, locking in higher costs and tighter logistics
South Korea’s research sector grows, but structural limits persist

South Korea’s research sector grows, but structural limits persist
Middle East disruption reshapes LNG shipping demand for South Korean yards

Middle East disruption reshapes LNG shipping demand for South Korean yards
South Korea and Poland upgrade ties as defense, industrial links deepen

South Korea and Poland upgrade ties as defense, industrial links deepen
Lee Jae Myung’s Israel posts reveal risks of communicating with social media

Lee Jae Myung’s Israel posts reveal risks of communicating with social media
South Korea braces for prolonged disruption after US-Iran talks fail

South Korea braces for prolonged disruption after US-Iran talks fail
South Korea enters policy trap as BOK holds rates before leadership shift

South Korea enters policy trap as BOK holds rates before leadership shift
Markets price in uncertain de-escalation as South Korea faces energy shock

South Korea urges regional coordination as Middle East war drives energy risks
Failing to score ‘decisive’ win in Iran, Trump turns to punish allies yet again

Failing to score ‘decisive’ win in Iran, Trump turns to punish allies yet again
South Korea backs Hormuz reopening as ceasefire masks deeper risks

South Korea backs Hormuz reopening as ceasefire masks deeper risks
South Korea-Japan evacuation diplomacy highlights ceiling on defense ties

South Korea-Japan evacuation diplomacy highlights ceiling on defense ties
Chip profits rise as supply shocks squeeze South Korea’s broader economy

Chip profits rise as supply shocks squeeze South Korea’s broader economy
The ‘employee’ POV: What the Yellow Envelope Act changes for labor and unions

The ‘employee’ POV: What the Yellow Envelope Act changes for labor and unions
US tightens Section 232 tariffs, reshaping South Korea’s export exposure

US tightens Section 232 tariffs, reshaping South Korea’s export exposure
South Korea’s nuclear power revival faces execution capacity limits

South Korea restarts Kori-2, advancing nuclear reactor life-extension push
South Korea-France supply chain deals deepen ties but sharpen rivalry

South Korea-France supply chain deals deepen ties but sharpen rivalry
South Korea’s KF-21 ambitions faces uncertainty amid financing and trust issues

South Korea’s KF-21 ambitions faces uncertainty amid financing and trust issues
South Korea faces energy logistics shock from Iran escalation

South Korea secures 50 million barrels as oil shock forces demand cuts
Tribunal ruling tightens Korea’s limits on state liability in corporate disputes

Tribunal ruling tightens Korea’s limits on state liability in corporate disputes
South Korea links energy, minerals and defense in Indonesia state visit push

South Korea links energy, minerals and defense in Indonesia state visit push
South Korea’s juvenile crime reform risks outpacing system capacity

South Korea’s juvenile crime reform risks outpacing system capacity
Iran oil shock forces Seoul to weigh its energy needs against alignment with US

Iran oil shock forces Seoul to weigh its energy needs against alignment with US
South Korea approves 26.2T won supplementary budget to counter energy shock

South Korea approves 26.2T won supplementary budget to counter energy shock
South Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

South Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
South Korea expands Iran war-response financing, but delivery pace lags

South Korea expands Iran war-response financing, but delivery pace lags
The ‘employer’ POV: How South Korea’s Yellow Envelope Act creates new gray zones

The ‘employer’ POV: How South Korea’s Yellow Envelope Act creates new gray zones
South Korea’s G7 diplomacy highlights energy focus, uneven US access

South Korea’s G7 diplomacy highlights energy focus, uneven US access
From war reporter to conservative warrior, Lee Jin-sook reshapes media power

From war reporter to conservative warrior, Lee Jin-sook reshapes media power
South Korea rolls out multi-layered response to Middle East shock

South Korea rolls out multi-layered response to Middle East shock
South Korea’s KF-21 rollout tests defense exports under energy shock

South Korea’s KF-21 rollout tests defense exports under energy shock
South Korea’s consumer sentiment drops sharply as outlook weakens on oil shock

South Korea’s consumer sentiment drops sharply as outlook weakens on oil shock
Markets price in uncertain de-escalation as South Korea faces energy shock

Markets price in uncertain de-escalation as South Korea faces energy shock
South Korea moves to curb energy demand as supply shock intensifies

South Korea moves to curb energy demand as supply shock intensifies
Philippines defense shift tests South Korea’s export model edge

Philippines defense shift tests South Korea’s export model edge
South Korea moves to curb fuel exports as Hormuz supply risks intensify

South Korea moves to curb fuel exports as Hormuz supply risks intensify
BOK freezes rates amid Seoul housing spike and rising household debt risks

Lee Jae Myung taps BIS economist to lead central bank amid market volatility
South Korea’s slow response to Hormuz crisis exposes strategic constraints

South Korea’s slow response to Hormuz crisis exposes strategic constraints
South Korea weighs Russian oil return as sanctions loosen slightly

South Korea weighs Russian oil return as sanctions loosen slightly
South Korea weighs Russian oil imports as energy risks intensify

South Korea weighs Russian oil imports as energy risks intensify
US interceptor shortages test reliability of THAAD coverage in South Korea

US interceptor shortages test reliability of THAAD coverage in South Korea
South Korea labor demand hits 1998 crisis level as private hiring turns ice cold

Korea posts strong February jobs as government shifts toward crisis footing
Trump rejects allied support in Hormuz as pressure shifts to Seoul

Trump rejects allied support in Hormuz as pressure shifts to Seoul
South Korea weighs rationing and wartime budget in energy contingency planning

South Korea weighs rationing and wartime budget in energy contingency planning
South Korea’s June 3 local elections timeline from primaries to vote

South Korea’s June 3 local elections timeline from primaries to vote
Indo-Pacific energy talks highlight South Korea supply chain risks

Indo-Pacific energy talks highlight South Korea supply chain risks
Donald Trump’s call for Hormuz ships tests South Korea’s role in global security

Donald Trump’s call for Hormuz ships tests South Korea’s role in global security
South Korea weighs Trump’s call for naval deployments to Strait of Hormuz

South Korea weighs Trump’s call for naval deployments to Strait of Hormuz
South Korea constitutional reform debate returns amid doubts over timing

South Korea constitutional reform debate returns amid doubts over timing
South Korea joins record IEA oil reserve release as Gulf crisis disrupts supply

South Korea joins record IEA oil reserve release as Gulf crisis disrupts supply
US trade investigation puts South Korea’s state-backed growth strategy at risk

US trade investigation puts South Korea’s state-backed growth strategy at risk
Japan strengthens foreign investment screening to guard strategic tech

Japan strengthens foreign investment screening to guard strategic tech
South Korea petrochemical restructuring faces new risks from oil shock

South Korea petrochemical restructuring faces new risks from oil shock
South Korea weighs fuel price controls, tax relief as oil shock rattles markets

South Korea weighs fuel price controls, tax relief as oil shock rattles markets
Lee taps Park Hong-keun to lead Korea’s new budget ministry in fiscal shift

Lee taps Park Hong-keun to lead Korea’s new budget ministry in fiscal shift
South Korea’s inflation flatlines but food prices and vouchers add new pressure

Bank of Korea to buy up to 3 trillion won in bonds to steady markets
South Korea moves toward fuel price ceiling as oil surge narrows policy options

South Korea moves toward fuel price ceiling as oil surge narrows policy options
South Korea-UK trade deal is a win for autos but a strategic supply chain trap

South Korea signals tariff relief possible as US investment bill advances
South Korea’s June elections will test Lee’s governing power nationwide

South Korea’s June elections will test Lee’s governing power nationwide
South Korea weighs fuel price sanctions as Middle East crisis rattles markets

South Korea weighs fuel price sanctions as Middle East crisis rattles markets
Iran war exposes structural risks in South Korea’s global trade model

Iran war exposes structural risks in South Korea’s global trade model
Korea stocks halt as KOSPI plunge triggers circuit breakers amid Iran shock

Korea stocks halt as KOSPI plunge triggers circuit breakers amid Iran shock
South Korea’s nuclear power revival faces execution capacity limits

South Korea’s nuclear power revival faces execution capacity limits
South Korean stocks plunge as Iran shock tests policy guardrails

South Korean stocks plunge as Iran shock tests policy guardrails
South Korea faces energy logistics shock from Iran escalation

South Korea faces energy logistics shock from Iran escalation
South Korea launches modular FTA upgrade with Singapore at 20-year mark

South Korea launches modular FTA upgrade with Singapore at 20-year mark
South Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

South Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
South Korea on alert as Hormuz shipping disruption deepens

South Korea on alert as Hormuz shipping disruption deepens
Google map export decision reveals South Korea’s trade risk calculus

Google map export decision reveals South Korea’s trade risk calculus
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