European Union & South Korea
48 shared events · Importance 17 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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International
European Union: The European Union, a member with a large digital economy, advocates for the permanence of the e-commerce duty moratorium to provide predictability for global digital trade.
South Korea: South Korea is among the 19 nations that agreed to the pact to maintain the e-commerce duty moratorium, aiming to provide certainty for businesses.
May 07, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
European Union: South Korea's exports to the European Union climbed 8.5% to $7.19 billion.
South Korea: South Korea's exports exceeded $80 billion for the second consecutive month in April, driven by strong semiconductor shipments, leading to a significant trade surplus.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
European Union: The European Union is the recipient of the increased tariffs from Donald Trump, which will negatively impact its automotive industry and overall economy. The European Union denies non-compliance with the trade deal and is considering retaliatory measures.
South Korea: South Korea was previously subject to similar tariff tactics by Donald Trump, eventually settling at a 15% rate, providing a precedent for the current situation with the European Union.
May 01, 2026 · 106 articles
International
European Union: The European Union leaders welcomed Péter Magyar's victory in Hungary, hoping for improved relations after Viktor Orbán's rule.
South Korea: South Korea delivered its fastest growth in nearly six years due to a jump in chip exports, benefiting from the global surge in AI investment, making it an outlier to the general economic downturn.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
European Union: The European Union led a drive to cap plastic production, but talks stalled due to pushback from the United States and plastic-producing countries, indicating a broader struggle for environmental initiatives.
South Korea: South Korea is a significant plastic user in Asia, and its companies like Yonwoo and Gaone International are directly impacted by the plastic supply disruptions, with some benefiting and others struggling.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
International
European Union: The European Union is facing pressure from Donald Trump to approve a trade deal, with threats of higher tariffs if it fails to comply by July 4.
South Korea: South Korea, a major importer of crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to disruptions caused by the conflict.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
International
European Union: Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union due to a perceived lack of support for the Iran war.
South Korea: A South Korean cargo ship was reportedly attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, and Donald Trump urged South Korea to join the mission to reopen the strait.
May 03, 2026 · 81 articles
International
European Union: The European Union faces potential economic harm due to a systemic jet fuel shortage caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockage, as warned by Airports Council International-Europe.
South Korea: A South Korean cargo ship, HMM Namu, caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, leading to accusations from Donald Trump against Iran, which Iran denied.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
European Union: Péter Magyar aims to mend Hungary's ties with the European Union after taking office.
South Korea: South Korea, which imports a significant portion of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to fears of an energy crisis.
May 07, 2026 · 31 articles
Accidents
European Union: European Union's civil protection program will oversee the repatriation of passengers and crew from MV Hondius once it arrives in Spain.
South Korea: South Korea is mentioned as the location of the Hantan River, after which the Hantavirus is named, due to a historical outbreak during the Korean War.
May 03, 2026 · 539 articles
Domestic
European Union: The United States' trade shortfall with the European Union increased in March.
South Korea: The United States had a goods trade deficit with South Korea in March.
May 05, 2026 · 13 articles
International
European Union: The European Union is ramping up crisis testing to enhance mutual assistance among member countries, driven by concerns over the United States' commitment to NATO and European security.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index soared to a record high, driven by expectations of strong growth in artificial intelligence, benefiting its major chipmakers.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea, along with China and Japan, hosted an economic dialogue and pledged to advance a trilateral free trade agreement, potentially eroding United States' sway in the Indo-Pacific.
Apr 11, 2025 · 6 articles
Tech
South Korea: The AI voice translation tool is not available in South Korea, limiting its initial global reach.
Aug 19, 2025 · 6 articles
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