Experts warn that his proposal for independent Marine branch may be costly and struggle to gain support within military
China’s export curbs deepen Seoul’s dilemma between securing supply chains and staying aligned with Washington
Rising prices, trade uncertainty and currency volatility challenge government’s ability to respond to mounting pressures
Economic pragmatism could replace Yoon’s ideological diplomacy as Seoul navigates energy, trade and security concerns
Mandated live support for major platforms could drive compliance costs higher and spark resistance from US tech giants
The Korea Pro team discusses Trump’s presidency, fiscal stimulus calls and South Korea’s ongoing political strife
A discussion on how conventional Washington perspectives shape and limit understanding of the two Koreas
How Yoon’s fall from power and Trump’s potential plans for North Korea complicate Seoul’s security future
The Korea Pro team discusses the latest nuclear energy pact, legal chaos and business ties at Trump’s inauguration
The Korea Pro team unpacks the impasse over Yoon Suk-yeol’s arrest and implications for Seoul’s political stability
Korea Pro dissects Han Duck-soo’s refusal to appoint Constitutional Court justices and the opposition’s impeachment push
With four hearings left, South Korea’s Constitutional Court faces pressure to rule on Yoon’s fate before mid-April
The ruling removes a major legal hurdle for Samsung, clearing the way for M&A investments in AI and chip expansion
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for February 2025
North American trade tariffs spark global supply chain disruptions challenging Seoul amid leadership crisis
The Democratic Party loses momentum as impeachment proceedings rally conservative voters around embattled ruling party
Slower US rate cuts could restrict the BOK’s ability to ease policy despite growing pressure to support weak demand