Business
The government is preparing a landmark law to create super‑regional special zones, offering over 300 regulatory waivers to speed mega‑project development. Business groups back the fast‑track, while labor federations and parts of the ruling coalition warn of political fallout.
Business
A sharp drop in South Korea's main stock index triggered forced selling worth about 300 billion won over seven days, hitting investors who borrowed heavily to fund equity purchases. The episode highlights the risks of the country's recent surge in leveraged investing.
News
President Yoon Suk-yeol has moved forward with a request for a parliamentary hearing to confirm Judge Kim Ji-yong as head of the new Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, despite criticism that the nominee is closely aligned with the president. The nomination comes as Yoon’s administration seeks to overhaul the country’s prosecution service.