October 03, 2023
Analysis

South Korea faces economic inflection point as debt and monetary challenges loom

Bank of Korea is grappling with how to handle interest rates, seeking to tackle inflation without knee-capping growth

John LeeJohn LeeOctober 3, 2023

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Navigating uncertainty: How threats of US shutdown shape ROK strategic calculus

Navigating uncertainty: How threats of US shutdown shape ROK strategic calculus

Unpacking the ripple effects of US political turmoil on South Korea’s economic, defense and diplomatic ties

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John LeeOctober 2, 2023
Analysis

Yoon’s budget shifts South Korea’s economic strategy amid political tensions

Yoon’s budget shifts South Korea’s economic strategy amid political tensions

Yoon administration prioritizes seniors with jobs and wage hikes, acknowledging their electoral weight

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Jack GreenbergSeptember 29, 2023
Analysis

Yoon signals priorities with defense minister pick, and sets up political fight

Yoon signals priorities with defense minister pick, and sets up political fight

Shin Won-sik has attracted strong domestic opposition, but embodies president’s push to boost ties with US and Japan

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John LeeSeptember 28, 2023
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