Column: Geoeconomics and South Korea's survival strategy

Prof. Kim argues that domestic-focused politics risks being pushed aside in a geoeconomic order and urges South Korea to rethink survival strategy.

Shares climb in Asia, and South Korea's Kospi hits a record close, in an upbeat start to 2025

Asian markets began 2026 with gains, with South Korea's benchmark closing Friday at a record high, while U.S. futures and oil prices also advanced. Optimism over the future of artificial intelligence has carried over into the new year,

South Korea’s 76% Rally Has An Economic Gravity Problem

The artificial intelligence trade helped make South Korea great again as the Kospi stocks surged 76% in 2025. The market also got an important assist from political stability. Since taking office on June 4, President Lee Jae Myung has restored calm to a nation thrown into turmoil following the impeachment and removal of predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol.

South Korea Dec exports beat forecasts, wraps 2025 at a record

South Korea's exports rose in December for a seventh consecutive month and wrapped 2025 at a record as exports have surpassed $700 billion for the first time, government data showed on Thursday.
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South Korea’s Syria Gamble

South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul signs an agreement formalizing diplomatic ties with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Damascus, Syria, Apr. 10, 2025. Credit: X/ Syrian Foreign Ministry The fall of the Assad regime in Syria on ...

Study: Asia-Pacific Video Revenue to Reach $196 Billion by 2030, Driven by Streaming and Social

The report says AI is reshaping workflows across Asia’s content ecosystem, lowering costs and speeding delivery — advantages that increasingly accrue to the largest streaming and video platforms.
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