[2026-05-20] Korea’s First-Anniversary State Council: Supplementary Budgets, Deepfake Crackdown, and APEC Startup Alliance Launch

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On May 20, 2026, South Korea held its 22nd State Council Meeting to mark the first anniversary of President Lee Jae-myung’s government
Three key policy actions were taken: the Budget Ministry reported that two rounds of supplementary budgets — including a KRW 26
2 trillion package in April 2026 — helped rebound economic growth from 0
3% to 1

[2026-05-20] Korea unveils three-track energy strategy: 100 GW renewables, nuclear top-nation plan, and Korea-Japan LNG cooperation

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On 19 May 2026, South Korea rolled out three major energy policy initiatives in a single day
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced the First Renewable Energy Basic Plan targeting 100 GW by 2030
The Ministry of Science launched the Seventh Nuclear Energy Promotion Plan (2027-2031) aimed at SMR-led global nuclear leadership
President Lee Jae-myung agreed with Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae to deepen crude oil and LNG supply-chain cooperation amid Middle East instability

[2026-05-19] KF-21 achieves combat-ready status, independence patriots’ compensation expanded, tourism support raised to 437.5 billion won

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South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has achieved official combat-ready certification, marking the opening of Korea’s independent fighter jet era.
The government has expanded compensation for independence patriots’ descendants to at least two generations, adding 2,300+ beneficiaries.
Tourism industry support for high oil price impacts has been increased to 437.5 billion won for the first half of 2026.
These three policies reflect the government’s simultaneous commitments in defense, historical obligation, and economic support.

[Economy] KOSPI H1 2026 Foreign Net Buying Trends — How to Read the H2 Sector Outlook

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South Korea’s KOSPI recorded a notable recovery in H1 2026, driven by sustained foreign net buying.
Fed rate-cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and improving Korean corporate earnings created a favorable environment for foreign capital inflows.
Understanding where foreign capital concentrated is the starting point for building an H2 investment strategy.
This article breaks down the H1 2026 foreign buying patterns and identifies the most promising sectors for the remainder of the year.