About Us - Seoul Economic Daily

Awards & Recognition

Seoul Economic Daily was honored with three awards at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards APAC 2026 — recognizing excellence in AI journalism, newsletter publishing, and digital product innovation across the Asia-Pacific region.

Gold — Best AI-driven News Product, Format or Strategy

AI PRISM

Gold — Best Newsletter

Silver — Most Innovative Digital Product

Finalist — Best AI-driven News Product, Format or Strategy

AI PRISM

Finalist — Best Newsletter

The Gold for Best AI-driven News Product, Format or Strategy honors AI PRISM, our daily English-language series adapting Korean economic reporting for global audiences. The Gold for Best Newsletter recognizes our editorial email products, and the Silver for Most Innovative Digital Product reflects our broader investment in modernizing Korean business journalism for international readers.

How We Work — AI-Assisted, Human-Reviewed

The English edition of Seoul Economic Daily is produced through an AI-assisted workflow with human editorial review. Original Korean reporting from our Seoul newsroom is translated and adapted by Anthropic Claude, then reviewed by an English-edition editor before publication. The same workflow powers our AI PRISM series and daily podcast, allowing us to deliver Korean business intelligence at the speed international readers and listeners need while preserving the editorial standards Seoul Economic Daily has held since 1960.

Every AI PRISM article carries a disclosure footer linking to its sources and the WAN-IFRA recognition. Episode descriptions on our podcast list original Seoul Economic Daily articles so listeners can verify and read further.

Our History

Founded in 1960, Seoul Economic Daily (서울경제신문) is South Korea's first economic newspaper. For over six decades, we have been at the forefront of business journalism, chronicling South Korea's remarkable transformation from a developing nation into a global economic powerhouse.

As a pioneer in Korean financial journalism, Seoul Economic Daily has consistently provided comprehensive coverage of the economy, financial markets, corporate developments, and international business news that shapes South Korea's position in the global economy.

Our Vision

LEADING THE WAY

Setting the standard for economic journalism, leading Korea's growth and development through trusted reporting.

LEADING THE INNOVATION

Driving media innovation through transformative approaches and paradigm-shifting leadership in digital journalism.

LEADING THE NEXT

Guiding Korea's economic future and contributing to the global economic order through forward-looking coverage.

English Edition

The English edition of Seoul Economic Daily (en.sedaily.com) serves the international community seeking insight into South Korea's dynamic economy and business landscape. Our English platform delivers:

Real-time coverage of Korean business and market news
Analysis of KOSPI and KOSDAQ market movements
Coverage of major Korean corporations including Samsung, Hyundai, SK, and LG
Insights into South Korea's technology sector and innovation ecosystem
Reports on government economic policies and regulatory developments

Coverage Areas

Finance & Markets

Securities, banking, investments, monetary policy

Technology

Semiconductors, AI, startups, digital innovation

Real Estate

Property markets, construction, urban development

Industry

Manufacturing, automotive, shipbuilding, energy

Politics & Policy

Government policies, regulations, trade

International

Global economy, foreign relations, trade

Culture & Lifestyle

Arts, entertainment, sports, trends

Society

Demographics, labor, education, social issues

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