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WHAT'S NEXT?: South Korea may go nuclear if Trump cancels the missile deployment and leaves the country alone facing the North's threats. With the President facing an impeachment vote and mass demonstrations on the streets political and economic turmoil may follow. Chinese markets has already shaken South Korea, where central bankers downgraded their forecasts for economic growth.

• [New] Further growth in South Korea's and Taiwan's offshore sectors is forecast, with their totals expected to have reached 9.8 GW and 13.1 GW by the end of the outlook period. Windpower Monthly
• [New] South Korea committed to raising defence spending to 3.5% of GDP and purchasing $25 billion in U.S. military equipment by 2030. National Law Review
• [New] The United States and South Korea released a memorandum of understanding stipulating that South Korea will invest a total of $150 billion into the United States' shipbuilding sector, and $200 billion for other strategic investments. Corn Refiners Association
• [New] South Korea's K-Humanoid Alliance, a consortium of more than 40 companies and universities, and backed by $770 million in government funding, will unveil a dedicated Robot Pavilion in North Hall. Google Business
• [New] South Korea will require public enterprises to use locally produced solar power products. PVKnowhow
• [New] South Korea, Japan, Brazil and China all have rules that govern AI-specific risks. Switzer Daily
• [New] South Korea will pay 15% tariff to the United States. RFD-TV
• [New] Rising investments across China, India, Japan, and South Korea further strengthen regional LPWAN deployments, creating high-value opportunities for B2B buyers and technology vendors. FuTu News
• [New] South Korea is expected to join a small circle of countries that operate nuclear-powered submarines after receiving approval from the United States for the supply of restricted nuclear fuel. Space War
• [New] China, Japan, and South Korea remain the largest markets in Asia & MENA, projected to account for $88.8 billion in player spending by 2029. GAM3S.GG
• [New] This week, Brazil and South Korea announced at COP 30 in Belem that they will join the PPCA, with South Korea pledging to stop building new unabated coal-fired power plants. IPE

Last updated: 17 December 2025