Inside Korea
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The 2025 Coupang Data Breach: The 33 Million Leak
From “Rocket Delivery” to “Record Breach”: Coupang is currently facing its greatest existential test. After a 140 billion won fine for algorithm manipulation in 2024, a massive data breach in late…
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Korea’s Dawn Delivery System and Its Dilemma
Korea’s “dawn delivery” (새벽배송 – Saebyeok Baesong) system is a marvel of efficiency, delivering fresh groceries and essentials before sunrise. But this extreme convenience comes with complex social and environmental costs.…
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KOSPI and KOSDAQ Forecast 2026: Key Investment Strategies
The 2026 Korean Market Advantage: The convergence of a sustained global chip upturn, pro-shareholder corporate governance reforms (addressing the “Korea Discount”), and increased transparency make Korea an exceptionally attractive destination for global…
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K-Culture at APEC 2025: Korea’s Masterclass in Soft Power
The APEC 2025 Summit in Gyeongju wasn’t just about trade; it was a masterful lesson in soft power, proving that culture, not conflict, is the ultimate bridge. For decades, a nation’s…
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The Final U.S.-Korea Tariff Deal and Its Bilateral Impact
Will the new trade deal stabilize supply chains or strain South Korea’s economy? The recent finalization of U.S.-Korea tariff and investment negotiations—a deal valued at around $350 billion—marks a critical turning…
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K-Democracy: The World’s New Blueprint for Accountability
How did South Korea go from a dictatorship to a global democratic model in just a few decades? South Korea’s rapid and resilient journey to democracy offers powerful, practical lessons for…
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Korea-Japan Relations: A Comprehensive History
No two geographically close neighbors in East Asia share a history as fraught with contradiction as Korea and Japan. Their relationship is a complex tapestry woven with threads of deep cultural…
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The K-Defense Juggernaut: A Global Top-Tier Arms Power
Is the ‘K-Defense’ boom just a temporary trend? The rapid rise of South Korea’s defense industry, fueled by high-quality, customized, and quickly delivered weapon systems, is redefining global security partnerships and…
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South Korea’s Innovation Miracle: Decoding the Strategy
The “Miracle on the Han River” is more than history; it’s a playbook for economic transformation. This article dissects South Korea’s innovation drive, revealing the strategic policies—from massive R&D investment and…
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South Korea’s Housing Market Policy Update 2025
South Korea’s housing market is at a critical inflection point. The government has announced its latest stabilization package, a massive effort to curb rising prices, reduce financial leverage, and fundamentally reshape…
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