Poll shows South Koreans warming to expanded USFK role in Taiwan conflict
Polling reveals growing support for US troops’ logistical aid in regional crises, offering Seoul new diplomatic options
June 18, 2025
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US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms
Samsung, LG and others could face compliance costs as origin rules harden under US trade enforcement push
Trump’s G7 early exit exposes South Korea’s over-reliance on summit diplomacy
Lee Jae-myung now racing against time to salvage trade talks and reaffirm alliance ties before tariff pause expires
South Korea, Japan mark 60 years of ties amid signs of strategic continuity
High-level talks reflect effort to preserve momentum while deferring hard decisions on contentious bilateral issues
Lee Jae-myung begins presidency with unmatched power but high expectations
With control of the legislature and early public support, Lee faces steep political risks if reforms falter early
Lee’s early diplomacy, key nominations and stock market pledges — Ep. 82
The Korea Pro team analyzes Lee’s first foreign calls, top economic picks, and court rulings as G7 summit approaches
Lee Jae-myung takes power, parties regroup and legal uncertainty looms — Ep. 81
The Korea Pro team unpacks Lee Jae-myung’s early steps as president and what comes next for both major parties
Keon Jun Lee on building a brand-tech startup in South Korea — Ep. 80
What it really takes to grow a founder-led business in South Korea’s creator economy
Final debate jabs, Trump tariffs in court and election week preview — Ep. 79
The Korea Pro team goes over the presidential final debate and the latest update on the state of US tariffs
First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78
Korea Pro examines the economic debate's key moments, competing constitutional visions and cybersecurity concerns
Presidential race begins, ruling party drama, US-China tariff deal — Ep. 77
Korea Pro examines candidates' policy visions, party infighting, and U.S.-China trade deal's implications for Seoul
Israel-Iran strikes rattle global markets ahead of Lee Jae-myung’s G7 appearance
South Korean president to address conflict in Canada as rising energy costs threaten inflation rebound
Lee Jae-myung bets on rivals to reshape South Korea’s foreign policy apparatus
Lee installs Wi Sung-lac and Lee Jong-seok despite past clashes over US alliance policy, testing pragmatic cooperation
Lee’s early diplomacy, key nominations and stock market pledges — Ep. 82
The Korea Pro team analyzes Lee’s first foreign calls, top economic picks, and court rulings as G7 summit approaches
South Korea posts robust job rate, but gains concentrated in older workers
Healthcare and services led May’s 245,000 job gain, while construction and manufacturing continued to shrink
Why South Korea’s central bank is warning of the need for structural reform
BOK governor has signaled that monetary tools are exhausted as fiscal deficit widens and economic growth cools
South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung pledges sweeping crackdown on stock abuses
President vows harsh penalties for illicit trading, promises reforms to tackle Korea discount and restore investor trust
