South Korea

South Korean politics, rather than economics, is perhaps the biggest source of risk for any potential investor in the country at present. Bribery allegations continue to ensnare both... 2004-02-24

On the surface, the financial frailty of South Korea's credit-card companies suggests sovereign risk has increased sharply in the North East Asian country. BMI View: It has not. The... 2004-02-20

South Korea's leaders will continue during the next 12 months to beat the drum of electoral probity and remain insistent about the sincerity of their plans to clean up money-politics.... 2004-02-20

South Korea's economy is growing but is suffering from a number of critical ailments. Unemployment is at a two-year high, debt insolvency is edging up and consumption remains worryingly... 2004-02-09

South Korea's currency, the won, is likely to strengthen this year despite the fact that the government has slapped restrictions on currency trading in order to keep the won down.... 2004-01-26

Politics in South Korea is perhaps the biggest source of risk for any potential investor in the country at present. In January, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun once again apologised... 2004-01-26

South Korea will not easily kick its habit of protecting its industries and rejecting free trade. BMI View: In time, however, the fear of openness will fade. Bilateral trade deals... 2004-01-26