South Korea Unveils $747 Billion Plan to Break Its Fossil Fuel Habit
South Korea plans to invest as much as one quadrillion Korean won, or $747 billion, in renewable energy,…
South Korea keeps fuel cheap for holidays as fiscal cost mounts
With millions of South Koreans set to hit the road this week during a three-day public holiday, the…
South Korea bets on industrial policy again
SEOUL – Around the world, governments are again using the tools of industrial policy — subsidies, tax incentives,…
An unofficial ban keeps K-pop at bay in China
BEIJING (AP) — As mega K-pop group BTS returns to the stage after a hiatus of more than…
K-pop’s big freeze: are cracks in China’s cultural blockade a thaw?
While K-pop has conquered almost every corner of the globe, South Korea’s entertainment industry remains largely locked out…
Lee’s AI-fueled Kospi boom masks reform evasion
By one metric, Lee Jae Myung’s eight months as South Korean president have been a smashing success, with the stock…
Mexico president’s BTS request underscores popularity, sparks industry discussion
Industry insiders say concert decisions rest with Hybe, not South Korean president BTS (Big Hit Music) Mexico’s President…
South Korea’s Surprise Contraction Points to Broad Fragility
(Bloomberg) — South Korea’s economy shrank in the final quarter of 2025 due to a broad pullback in…
South Korean president says US tariffs talks worrying FX market
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said negotiations with the U.S. on tariffs have stirred concerns…
Exclusive-South Korea’s President Lee says US investment demands would spark financial crisis
By Josh Smith, Hyunjoo Jin and Heejung Jung SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s economy could fall into crisis rivalling…