Managing Household Debt in South Korea Through the Third-Phase DSR Policy
The third-phase Stress Debt Service Ratio (DSR) policy, effective July 1, 2025, seeks to curb South Korea's escalating household debt by tightening lending conditions.
Why Korea’s Fiscal Stimulus No Longer Works—and What to Do Next
Public spending is no longer enough. South Korea’s economy needs fiscal architecture built for velocity, retention, and systemic flow.
The Ethics of Control: Can CBDCs Uphold Freedom in a Digital Age?
CBDCs promise greater efficiency and transparency—but also raise a deeper question: what happens when your money is no longer just yours, but encoded with rules from above? The debate is no longer just about technology, but trust—and the future of citizenship.
Currency as Strategy: Why South Korea Must Lead the Next Financial Order
While inflation remains moderate by global standards, its psychological impact is profound. Koreans increasingly feel disconnected from the value of money. A redenomination of the won could restore intuitive clarity, re-anchor economic perception, and reaffirm the credibility of state institutions.
South Korea’s ‘Disengaged Workforce’ Hits Record High
For the first time, South Korea’s economically inactive population among young adults has surpassed 500,000, with 30-somethings exiting the workforce at record rates. Experts warn of severe long-term consequences if urgent labor reforms are not implemented.
As the US-China Trade War Escalates, Korea Looks to Mongolia for Economic Survival
With U.S.-China trade tensions rising, Korea seeks supply chain independence. Mongolia’s rare earth minerals, lithium, and renewable energy could be the key to Korea’s AI, semiconductor, and green energy industries. Can Korea bypass China and invest in Mongolia’s future?
South Korea Slashes Interest Rates Amid Economic Slowdown: A Desperate Bid for Stability?
South Korea’s economy is slowing, with growth projections downgraded to 1.5% and interest rates cut to 2.75%. As Trump’s trade policies fuel uncertainty, concerns grow over capital outflows, inflation, and a weaker won. Can fiscal stimulus avert a deeper downturn?