The Coupang Data Breach: A Timeline
South Korea’s largest online retailer suffered a massive data breach last year that exposed the personal information of more than 33 million users.
What Happens to the U.S.-Korea Trade Deal With IEEPA Off the Table?
The Trump administration’s ability to levy tariffs in other ways will likely persuade South Korea to keep its investment commitments under the tariff deal.
South Korea Faces Policy Bind as GDP Contracts
Data shows that 2025 GDP rose 1 percent above 2024, but a surge in the third quarter did not continue through the end of the year.
Can Nextrade help cut the ‘Korea discount’?
Nextrade could contribute to South Korea’s progress toward developed market status, though operational issues and regulatory gaps remain.
Young Retail Investors Help Corporate Giants
The rising cost of living and other external factors may be pushing people to purchase stocks of flagship corporations in a bid to grow their wealth.
South Korea Chooses Market Stability Over Innovative Industries
Although the government promotes bio-health as a growth industry, the regulator’s warning to investors suggests t r y rket stability.
Why the United States Won’t Provide Financial Aid to North Korea
In trying to get Kim Jong-un to give up his nuclear program, Trump has suggested the U.S. private sector provide financial assistance to North Korea.
Target of New North Korea Sanctions Bill: Finances
Last week, the House of Representatives and the Senate overwhelming passed and sent to President Trump’s desk a new sanctions bill for his expected signature.
Not Worth a Dime? Korea Should Stop Producing 10 Won Coins
Late last year, the Bank of Korea (BoK), South Korea’s central bank, announced its plans for a “Cashless Society,” which first and foremost means getting rid of coins by 2020. But while the BoK has reduced its annual expenditure on coin production by 200 million won from 2015 to 2016, it could do more.
The Federal Reserve Challenge for Korea
Higher interest rates will dampen the effectiveness of his promised stimulus package and, vis-à-vis a stronger dollar, make U.S. exports more expensive. While the latter will further complicate Korea’s relationship with Trump over the bilateral balance of trade, the biggest challenge to Korea stemming from the Fed rate rises will hit closer to home.