South Korea’s business sentiment index turned positive for the first time in four years in March, driven by a rebound in manufacturing and improved export outlook, according to the Federation of Korean Industries.
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Business Sentiment Turns Positive for First Time in Four Years in March—Manufacturing Leads Recovery
South Korea’s business sentiment index turned positive for the first time in four years in March, driven by a rebound in manufacturing and improved export outlook, according to the Federation of Korean Industries.
44% of Major South Korean Conglomerates Yet to Finalize 2025 Investment Plans—16% Have No Plans
Nearly 44% of South Korea's top conglomerates have yet to set 2025 investment plans, with 16% having none, citing economic uncertainty and risk factors, according to an FKI survey.
Business Community Welcomes Government's Economic Growth Strategy (Comprehensive)
South Korea's major business groups welcomed the government's new growth-focused economic strategy, citing regulatory reforms and AI-driven industrial upgrades as key drivers for revitalizing the economy and enhancing competitiveness.
Doosan Group tripled its US lobbying spend in Q2, while major South Korean business associations and companies like POSCO and KITA also ramped up or adjusted their lobbying efforts amid ongoing tariff and regulatory challenges.
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[Q2 US Lobbying②] Doosan Triples Lobbying Spend—Business Groups Step Up Efforts
Doosan Group tripled its US lobbying spend in Q2, while major South Korean business associations and companies like POSCO and KITA also ramped up or adjusted their lobbying efforts amid ongoing tariff and regulatory challenges.
US experts say South Korea's large-scale investment pledges in shipbuilding, semiconductors, and energy are key to deepening Korea-US cooperation beyond tariffs, as highlighted at an FKI roundtable analyzing recent trade negotiations.
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US Experts Identify 'Key' to Tariff Talks—'Large-Scale Investment Pledges Drive Korea-US Cooperation'
US experts say South Korea's large-scale investment pledges in shipbuilding, semiconductors, and energy are key to deepening Korea-US cooperation beyond tariffs, as highlighted at an FKI roundtable analyzing recent trade negotiations.
South Korea's top business groups have urged lawmakers to halt further Commercial Act revisions, warning that additional changes could expose domestic firms to foreign activist threats and undermine shareholder value amid mounting economic challenges.
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Eight Major Business Groups Urge Halt to Further Commercial Act Amendments—'Threat to Management Rights'
South Korea's top business groups have urged lawmakers to halt further Commercial Act revisions, warning that additional changes could expose domestic firms to foreign activist threats and undermine shareholder value amid mounting economic challenges.
South Korea’s leading business groups urged President Lee Jae-myung’s new administration to swiftly improve the corporate environment and revitalize manufacturing, citing urgent challenges from global trade risks and domestic economic headwinds.
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[Lee Jae-myung Administration] Business Groups Urge Swift Action to Improve Corporate Environment and Revitalize K-Manufacturing
South Korea’s leading business groups urged President Lee Jae-myung’s new administration to swiftly improve the corporate environment and revitalize manufacturing, citing urgent challenges from global trade risks and domestic economic headwinds.
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