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October 16, 2024
Analysis

South Korea and Japan eye stronger ties but history and strategy complicate path

Defense cooperation is vital, but unresolved wartime issues and conflicting priorities hinder meaningful progress

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkOctober 15, 2024

ANALYSIS, OPINION & MORE

Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol taps former chief of staff as ambassador to China

Yoon Suk-yeol taps former chief of staff as ambassador to China

Kim Dae-ki faces economic challenges and balancing South Korea’s relations with China and the US

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KOREA PROOctober 15, 2024
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Loopholes help South Korean firms continue exports to Russia despite sanctions

Loopholes help South Korean firms continue exports to Russia despite sanctions

Sending goods via Chinese subsidiaries risks straining ties with US and NATO and exposes companies to investigation

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John LeeOctober 14, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s cosmetics exports hit $7.4 billion but lag behind French giants

South Korea’s cosmetics exports hit $7.4 billion but lag behind French giants

Despite growth in the U.S. and Japan, South Korea’s beauty industry faces stiff competition from global leaders

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KOREA PROOctober 14, 2024
Analysis

South Korea’s central bank cuts interest rates to boost economy and exports

South Korea’s central bank cuts interest rates to boost economy and exports

Bank of Korea’s rate cut aims to ease financial pressure, but rising household debt and inflation risks persist

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John LeeOctober 11, 2024
PODCASTS
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South Korea’s ASEAN push and economic diplomacy in action — Ep. 42

Yoon’s strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia and South Korea’s entry into a major bond index signal economic ambition

New Japanese prime minister, South Korea’s missile defense strategy — Ep. 41

The Korea Pro team discusses Shigeru Ishiba’s ascension and the implications of the Iran-Israel conflict for South Korea

Hostile corporate takeover, AI push and tax revenue shortfall — Ep. 40

The Korea Pro team discusses the Korea Zinc takeover bid, South Korea’s AI manufacturing initiative and tax shortfall

Fed rate cut, Yoon’s Czech visit and university reform proposal — Ep. 39

The Korea Pro team discusses the Fed’s rate cut, Yoon’s nuclear push in Prague and proposed university admissions reform

AI in military, data privacy and illegal money lenders — Ep. 38

Jeongmin and John discuss the military AI conference, new data collection rules and a crackdown on illegal lending

Diplomatic faux pas, challenging trade deals and deepfakes — Ep. 37

Kim Tae-hyo says the quiet part aloud, Korea seeks to import Australian lithium, and KHNP’s nuclear deal is in trouble

Analysis

Survivors of Gwangju Uprising break silence on sexual violence after 40 years

Survivors of Gwangju Uprising break silence on sexual violence after 40 years

Testimonies reveal systemic abuse and the failures in South Korea’s support for victims of state violence

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Joon Ha ParkOctober 11, 2024
Podcast

South Korea’s ASEAN push and economic diplomacy in action — Ep. 42

South Korea’s ASEAN push and economic diplomacy in action — Ep. 42

Yoon’s strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia and South Korea’s entry into a major bond index signal economic ambition

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KOREA PROOctober 11, 2024
Briefings

South Korea and ASEAN deepen ties through comprehensive strategic partnership

South Korea and ASEAN deepen ties through comprehensive strategic partnership

New strategic partnership prioritizes innovation in AI, green energy and resilience in global supply chains

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KOREA PROOctober 11, 2024
Analysis

South Korea faces jobless youth crisis amid employment mismatch and isolation

South Korea faces jobless youth crisis amid employment mismatch and isolation

Youth disillusionment with available jobs and corporate culture is fueling long-term unemployment and social isolation

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Kim Yeon-joongOctober 10, 2024
Briefings

Yoon strengthens ties with Singapore through major trade, energy and tech deals

Yoon strengthens ties with Singapore through major trade, energy and tech deals

Agreements include energy cooperation and supply chain resilience as South Korea eyes regional economic security

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KOREA PROOctober 10, 2024
Analysis

South Korea to join major bond index, opening doors for foreign investment

South Korea to join major bond index, opening doors for foreign investment

Inclusion in FTSE Russell’s Bond Index follows reforms and could attract billions in capital, but market risks remain

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John LeeOctober 9, 2024
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