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Semiconductors: Korea's unexpected oil field

Korea must invest semiconductor-driven tax gains in future technologies rather than let cyclical revenue fuel permanent spending.

2026.10.27

Two people stand outside a Caffè Pascucci storefront beneath the red café sign.

Joe prices jump

The chain said the same day it will raise prices on 31 menu items by an average of 4.9 percent starting Nov. 2, including 20 made-to-order drinks, seven cake slices and four whole cakes.

2026.10.27

No escaping the power of interest rates (KOR)

The Bank of Korea's caution on fiscal discipline highlights the risks of turning temporary semiconductor-driven revenue into permanent spending.

2026.10.27

The paradox of sovereignty (KOR)

Preserving deterrence through the U.S. alliance matters more than symbolic sovereignty amid growing regional threats.

2026.10.27

No escaping the power of interest rates

The Bank of Korea's caution on fiscal discipline highlights the risks of turning temporary semiconductor-driven revenue into permanent spending.

2026.10.26

The paradox of sovereignty

Preserving deterrence through the U.S. alliance matters more than symbolic sovereignty amid growing regional threats.

2026.10.26

Manufacturing strength requires more than industrial policy (KOR)

Korea must use its semiconductor windfall to pursue broad reforms before China’s industrial rise threatens long-term competitiveness.

2026.10.23

Manufacturing strength requires more than industrial policy

Korea must use its semiconductor windfall to pursue broad reforms before China’s industrial rise threatens long-term competitiveness.

2026.10.22

Kim Yo-jong continues verbal attack against South, tells presidential adviser to 'shut his mouth'

Kim Yo-jong's remarks came after South Korea's special presidential adviser on defense policy criticized her for "shamelessly attempting to shift the blame" for last month's land mine explosion in the demilitarized zone.

2026.10.22

Seoul wants the wheel, but Washington questions its readiness (KOR)

As Seoul seeks wartime command transfer, U.S. concerns over North Korea and regional threats underscore the need for stronger joint defense planning.

2026.10.22

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