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South Korea to restructure steel sector hit by U.S., EU tariffs and oversupply pressures

  • Seoul will restructure its steel sector and expand support for exporters after rising U.S. and EU tariffs and persistent oversupply pushed the industry toward crisis.
Eamonn Sheridan
03/11/2025 | 23:06 GMT
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South Korea inflation hits 2.4%, fastest rise since mid-2024, higher utilities & services

  • South Korea’s October CPI rose 2.4% year-on-year, above forecasts and marking the fastest increase since July 2024. Stronger core inflation and a 0.3% monthly gain point to renewed price pressures, likely limiting near-term Bank of Korea easing prospects.
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03/11/2025 | 23:03 GMT
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South Korea factory activity contracts again as U.S. tariffs weigh on demand

  • South Korea’s manufacturing momentum faltered as U.S. tariffs and weak demand dragged October PMI back below 50.
Eamonn Sheridan
03/11/2025 | 00:43 GMT
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Trump–Korea trade deal seen lifting Kospi, pressuring won amid U.S. investment outflows

  • The agreement eases tariff uncertainty for Korean exporters but introduces steady FX outflows, likely weighing on the won. Autos, shipbuilders, and chipmakers stand to benefit most from the tariff cuts.
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30/10/2025 | 23:08 GMT
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South Korea September Industrial Output -1.2% m/m and +11.6% y/y

  • South Korea September Industrial Output
Eamonn Sheridan
30/10/2025 | 23:01 GMT
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30/10/2025 | 23:01 GMT
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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick - semiconductor tariffs are not part of US-South Korea deal

  • Also on Alaska natural gas project
Eamonn Sheridan
30/10/2025 | 01:07 GMT
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30/10/2025 | 01:07 GMT
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Samsung profit beats forecasts as AI chip demand drives record semiconductor gains

  • Samsung Electronics’ Q3 profit more than doubled estimates at KRW 12.0 trillion, powered by AI chip demand and stronger smartphone sales. The company expects continued semiconductor strength and steady mobile demand into Q4, with HBM4 development set for 2026.
Eamonn Sheridan
30/10/2025 | 00:18 GMT
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30/10/2025 | 00:18 GMT
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Trump says South Korea has agreed to pay the US $350bn for lower tariffs

  • Waiting confirmation if this is true, last I heard was that negotiations are ongoing
Eamonn Sheridan
29/10/2025 | 21:21 GMT
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29/10/2025 | 21:21 GMT
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South Korea’s President Lee says protectionism and nationalism are rising

  • South Korea is in negotiations with Trump over tariffs
Eamonn Sheridan
29/10/2025 | 01:06 GMT
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29/10/2025 | 01:06 GMT
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South Korea Q3 GDP +1.2% q/q (vs. expected +0.9%)

  • A solid economic growth data beat for South Korea in the July - September quarter of 2025
Eamonn Sheridan
27/10/2025 | 23:03 GMT
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27/10/2025 | 23:03 GMT
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South Korean October consumer sentiment index drops to 109.8 (prior 110.1)

  • Still net optimism
Eamonn Sheridan
27/10/2025 | 21:04 GMT
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27/10/2025 | 21:04 GMT
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South Korea seeks major US investment package amid tariff talks, smaller than US$350bn

  • South Korea's Industry Minister is linking a resolution in ongoing tariff negotiations to a new U.S. investment package valued at under $350 billion.
Eamonn Sheridan
24/10/2025 | 01:26 GMT
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24/10/2025 | 01:26 GMT
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South Korea fin min: Will act swiftly if needed to stabilize financial markets

  • Will work to increase housing supply to stabilize property markets
Eamonn Sheridan
24/10/2025 | 00:07 GMT
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South Korean exports fall 7.8% in October, fuelling bets on a November BOK rate cut

  • South Korea's exports fell 7.8% in early October, and while this weak data has cemented expectations for a Bank of Korea rate cut in November, the bank is expected to hold rates steady this week.
Eamonn Sheridan
21/10/2025 | 01:05 GMT
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Seoul warns of FX risks as Trump pushes for US$350 bn upfront payment

  • South Korea’s finance minister says uncertainty remains over whether President Trump will accept Seoul’s opposition to a US$350 bn upfront investment under the July trade deal.
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17/10/2025 | 01:34 GMT
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