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November 07, 2024
Analysis

South Korea’s arms export boom at risk amid opposition’s push for restrictions

Proposed laws targeting conflict-zone sales could impact defense industry growth, innovation and global partnerships

John LeeJohn LeeNovember 6, 2024

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Briefings

South Korea launches joint task force to stop tech leaks and secure innovation

South Korea launches joint task force to stop tech leaks and secure innovation

New government initiatives tackle tech theft risks, leveraging partnership with US and Japan for stronger enforcement

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KOREA PRONovember 7, 2024
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Agreement between US and South Korea sets stage for stricter nuclear exports

Agreement between US and South Korea sets stage for stricter nuclear exports

Enhanced export controls under provisional MOU may delay KHNP’s nuclear bids in Europe’s energy market

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KOREA PRONovember 6, 2024
Analysis

Yoon’s Ukraine strategy confronts opposition push to restrict weapons exports

Yoon’s Ukraine strategy confronts opposition push to restrict weapons exports

ROK lawmakers want to limit executive power to send arms, fearing fallout with Russia, but risk hurting defense industry

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Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkNovember 5, 2024
Briefings

Korea’s health system looks to foreign workers for new premium contributions

Korea’s health system looks to foreign workers for new premium contributions

Proposal may ease NHIS strain slightly but leaves systemic aging and healthcare cost issues unresolved

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KOREA PRONovember 5, 2024
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ROK’s Ukraine policy, espionage in China and Czech nuclear deal delays — Ep. 45

The Korea Pro team discusses Seoul’s potential Ukraine role, an espionage case in China and nuclear power negotiations

Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44

The Korea Pro team discusses Polish drone deployment and this week's major electricity price spike for major companies

Han Kang’s Nobel win and South Korea’s diplomatic balancing act — Ep. 43

The Korea Pro team discusses South Korea’s soft power as Yoon Suk-yeol grapples with regional diplomacy

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

Analysis

South Korea shelves expansion of capital gains tax, boosting market liquidity

South Korea shelves expansion of capital gains tax, boosting market liquidity

Repeal of Financial Investment Income Tax aims to stabilize markets but raises questions about fiscal sustainability

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John LeeNovember 4, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s exports hit all-time high as external challenges intensify

South Korea’s exports hit all-time high as external challenges intensify

October trade data shows strong US and China sales, but upcoming US election could introduce trade barriers

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KOREA PRONovember 4, 2024
Analysis

What a Harris presidency could mean for South Korea’s economic and security ties

What a Harris presidency could mean for South Korea’s economic and security ties

Seoul can expect export controls and compliance demands if vice president wins, impacting trade, nuclear energy and more

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John LeeNovember 1, 2024
Podcast

ROK’s Ukraine policy, espionage in China and Czech nuclear deal delays — Ep. 45

ROK’s Ukraine policy, espionage in China and Czech nuclear deal delays — Ep. 45

The Korea Pro team discusses Seoul’s potential Ukraine role, an espionage case in China and nuclear power negotiations

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KOREA PRONovember 1, 2024
Briefings

Samsung logs record revenue boost, but chip challenges persist

Samsung logs record revenue boost, but chip challenges persist

High-tech memory investment ramps up as Samsung fights to reclaim competitive edge in the AI semiconductor market

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KOREA PRONovember 1, 2024
Analysis

Preserve or destroy: ROK’s last venereal disease detention center sparks debate

Preserve or destroy: ROK’s last venereal disease detention center sparks debate

Activists, officials and residents clash over preserving former venereal disease detention site tied to US-ROK history

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Jack GreenbergOctober 31, 2024
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