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South Korea’s tilt toward US risks stalling growing ties with Southeast Asia
Seoul’s embrace of new ‘Indo-Pacific strategy’ will require efforts to reassure partners of its commitment to region
June 23, 2022
Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Seoul has set ambitious targets for building power plants abroad, as companies bet on burgeoning small reactor market
June 21, 2022
Even after COVID leapfrogged border controls, no signs North Korea will open up
Ongoing travel restrictions have biggest impact on DPRK citizens stuck overseas, travel industry insiders say
June 17, 2022
Factor markets: Who really owns the land, labor and capital in North Korea?
Actual control and right to buy and sell are increasingly determined by access to funds, not by state fiat
June 6, 2022
North Korea shines new light on disappearance of major conglomerate
Images in DPRK trade magazine suggest up-and-coming business has taken over assets of defunct Korea Kumgang Group
June 1, 2022
The Korea discount: Why South Korea’s stock market is so underpriced
Analysts link Korean stock market’s poor performance to a range of risks, from North Korea to weak shareholder rights
May 30, 2022
More nuclear, less coal? The future of South Korea’s energy mix
New president’s goals good for nuclear industry, while air quality concerns likely mean continued space for renewables
May 24, 2022
Company selling likely sanctioned machinery joins North Korea-China trade fair
Addition comes after different firm threatened legal action against organizers for using name without authorization
May 24, 2022
Capitalism with South Korean characteristics
'Preferred Stocks' offer attractive yields for short- to medium-term investors — and bigger payoffs in the long term
May 17, 2022
How politicization of South Korea’s COVID-19 response has undercut its successes
Moon administration has failed to adapt its approach to address changing situation and economic pain, experts say
May 3, 2022
