Korea’s Falling Birthrate Raises Concern
Korea's low birthrate, combined with rising life expectancy, will sharply increase Korea’s dependency ratio and likely pose serious socio-economic issues.
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Korea's low birthrate, combined with rising life expectancy, will sharply increase Korea’s dependency ratio and likely pose serious socio-economic issues.
The CHIPS Act and the future of U.S.-ROK technological cooperation pose challenges and opportunities for South Korea and its semiconductor industry.
South Korea’s focus on fostering economic ties with Mexico reveals its hope of using the renewed relationship to address supply chain issues.
Building on a worldwide surge in discontentment, Korean firms make the first antitrust challenge against Google’s monopolistic behavior in the app market.
South Korea provides police training to Southeast Asia, but regional trends raise wider questions about its moral implications.
Patenting activity by SMEs revealed tech-led growth through a crisis, but the country remains disproportionately reliant on manufacturing.
For South Korea, geopolitical conflict and changes in U.S. monetary policy significantly impact the country’s ability to purchase oil.
With inflation expected to rise, many forecasters warn that the global economy may be entering a period of stagflation. Will this curb Korea's growth?
President Yoon Suk Yeol campaigned on economic policies changes that could bring significant economic benefits to South Korea.
President Yoon Suk Yeol's national vision echoes the priorities of previous administrations, particularly around the need to boost small businesses.
South Korea looks to increase wheat output as grain prices rise in response to supply chain challenges created by the pandemic and geopolitical instability.
Businesses are investing in nations rich in cobalt, nickel, and lithium, minerals essential to the global renewable energy transition.
Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) welcomed the government’s decision to lift COVID-related restrictions, it comes after years of strained ties.
The widely publicized shortage of semiconductors from the pandemic faces new challenges from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.