South Korea
ISO KOR · CAP Seoul
Cross-border posture tense; demographic decline and chip-export sensitivity drive medium-term economic risk.
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South Korea export growth hits four-decade high on AI chip boom
South Korea export growth hits four-decade high on AI chip boom Reuters
Chips, AI Keep South Korea’s Export Engine Firing on All Cylinders
Chips, AI Keep South Korea’s Export Engine Firing on All Cylinders WSJ
A 'quiet' wildfire year just became the most expensive one ever
A 'quiet' wildfire year just became the most expensive one ever Fortune
South Korea’s Hanwha to use Algoma Steel material to build military vehicles in Canada
South Korea’s Hanwha to use Algoma Steel material to build military vehicles in Canada CTV News
Victory Korea reflects a growing belief in the country’s global status – on and off the pitch - The Athletic
Victory Korea reflects a growing belief in the country’s global status – on and off the pitch - The Athletic The New York Times
Explosion and fire at defense company in South Korea kills 5 - ABC News
Explosion and fire at defense company in South Korea kills 5 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
South Korea stocks hit fresh high amid mixed regional trade despite Trump's Iran deal caution
South Korea stocks hit fresh high amid mixed regional trade despite Trump's Iran deal caution CNBC
Midfield metronome Hwang In-Beom could be key for South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Midfield metronome Hwang In-Beom could be key for South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ESPN Global
Can AI cure loneliness? South Korea’s robot companions for seniors
Can AI cure loneliness? South Korea’s robot companions for seniors Al Jazeera
Peer countries · Asia
Real-estate slowdown, demographic headwinds, and Taiwan-strait posturing keep risk elevated. Tech decoupling pressure intensifies.
PLA grey-zone activity sustained at elevated tempo. Semiconductor leverage remains strategic deterrent.
Missile cadence accelerating. Russia partnership expanding via munitions exchange. Domestic food situation precarious.
Defense posture shifting; demographic compression and yen volatility headline macro concerns.