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February 07, 2025
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung’s Marine Corps plan faces feasibility and political hurdles

Experts warn that his proposal for independent Marine branch may be costly and struggle to gain support within military

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkFebruary 6, 2025

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Briefings

South Korea faces supply chain shock as China restricts rare metal exports

South Korea faces supply chain shock as China restricts rare metal exports

China’s export curbs deepen Seoul’s dilemma between securing supply chains and staying aligned with Washington

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KOREA PROFebruary 7, 2025
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Korean inflation surges as weak won drives up import costs and energy prices

Korean inflation surges as weak won drives up import costs and energy prices

Rising prices, trade uncertainty and currency volatility challenge government’s ability to respond to mounting pressures

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KOREA PROFebruary 6, 2025
Analysis

South Korea’s next president could reset Russia relations amid global shifts

South Korea’s next president could reset Russia relations amid global shifts

Economic pragmatism could replace Yoon’s ideological diplomacy as Seoul navigates energy, trade and security concerns

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John LeeFebruary 5, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s new law forces Big Tech to offer real-time customer support

South Korea’s new law forces Big Tech to offer real-time customer support

Mandated live support for major platforms could drive compliance costs higher and spark resistance from US tech giants

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KOREA PROFebruary 5, 2025
PODCASTS
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Trump’s return, South Korea’s fiscal debate, and Yoon’s legal troubles — Ep. 59

The Korea Pro team discusses Trump’s presidency, fiscal stimulus calls and South Korea’s ongoing political strife

Special episode: Rethinking Korea beyond the Washington consensus — Ep. 58

A discussion on how conventional Washington perspectives shape and limit understanding of the two Koreas

Yoon’s arrest, Trump’s inauguration and South Korea’s dilemmas — Ep. 57

How Yoon’s fall from power and Trump’s potential plans for North Korea complicate Seoul’s security future

Trump’s Inauguration, nuclear deals and South Korea’s legal battles — Ep. 56

The Korea Pro team discusses the latest nuclear energy pact, legal chaos and business ties at Trump’s inauguration

Institutional rot and crisis: South Korea’s leadership vacuum — Ep. 55

The Korea Pro team unpacks the impasse over Yoon Suk-yeol’s arrest and implications for Seoul’s political stability

Han’s impeachment showdown deepens South Korea’s political crisis — Ep. 54

Korea Pro dissects Han Duck-soo’s refusal to appoint Constitutional Court justices and the opposition’s impeachment push

Analysis

Yoon’s impeachment trial nears verdict as political stakes continue to rise

Yoon’s impeachment trial nears verdict as political stakes continue to rise

With four hearings left, South Korea’s Constitutional Court faces pressure to rule on Yoon’s fate before mid-April

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Sooyoung OhFebruary 4, 2025
Briefings

Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong acquitted as court clears him of merger fraud

Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong acquitted as court clears him of merger fraud

The ruling removes a major legal hurdle for Samsung, clearing the way for M&A investments in AI and chip expansion

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KOREA PROFebruary 4, 2025
Month In Review

South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for February 2025

Briefings

US imposes 25% tariffs on Canada over opioid crisis, raising Korea trade fears

US imposes 25% tariffs on Canada over opioid crisis, raising Korea trade fears

North American trade tariffs spark global supply chain disruptions challenging Seoul amid leadership crisis

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KOREA PROFebruary 3, 2025
Analysis

South Korea’s opposition stumbles as conservative support surges

South Korea’s opposition stumbles as conservative support surges

The Democratic Party loses momentum as impeachment proceedings rally conservative voters around embattled ruling party

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Jeongmin KimJanuary 31, 2025
Briefings

Fed holds rates steady, putting South Korea in a bind

Fed holds rates steady, putting South Korea in a bind

Slower US rate cuts could restrict the BOK’s ability to ease policy despite growing pressure to support weak demand

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KOREA PROJanuary 31, 2025
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