The progressive theorist behind Lee Jae-myung’s economic policy reinvention
Despite no campaign role, You Jong-il has shaped South Korean frontrunner’s pivot from basic income to AI-driven growth
May 16, 2025
ANALYSIS, OPINION & MORE
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
South Korea doubles deposit cap to 100 million won amid market uncertainty
South Korea’s move covers banks, pensions, and mutual finance groups following liquidity concerns at Saemaul Geumgo
South Korea’s business sentiment nears crisis as growth headwinds mount
Even with political clarity and monetary easing, growth outlook remains capped by structural constraints
South Korea faces sub-1% growth in 2025, signaling deepening growth malaise
State-run think tank warns fiscal limits have reached a limit as trade shocks and weak construction drag recovery
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
Kim Moon-soo rebels, Lee Jae-myung relaxes, and Czech deal collapses — Ep. 76
PPP nominee seeks court protection amid party revolt as DP steadies and KHNP faces setback abroad
Colin Marshall on why South Korea’s politics resist Western labels — Ep. 75
Why South Korea’s left and right defy ideological labels, and what that says about power
Lee Jae-myung dealt legal blow, Han Duck-soo exits acting presidency — Ep. 74
Supreme Court tosses election frontrunner’s acquittal as acting president resigns to seek presidency
Shifting polls, Moon Jae-in’s indictment and rising geopolitical risks — Ep. 73
Lee Jae-myung’s lead grows as Moon is indicted for bribery while friends and foes redraw Northeast Asia’s map
Markets rattle as tariff chaos unfolds and Korea’s primaries heat up — Ep. 72
Trump’s shifting tariff threats sow confusion, while South Korea’s presidential hopefuls throw their hats in the ring
Why South Korea’s new ASEAN initiative may not survive the presidential election
Change in government and Trump tariff upheaval threaten to once again disrupt policy toward important regional bloc
US-China tariff truce leaves South Korea pressed for time and leverage
Seoul’s negotiators proceed blind in their trade talks with Washington as China secures broader concessions and time
Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future
Lee Jae-myung pushes renewables and public-led transition, while Kim Moon-soo prioritizes nuclear and price relief
South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election
Lee proposes state-driven innovation and reform while Kim calls for liberalization and institutional rollback
What to expect from South Korea’s snap presidential election on June 3
From registration and polling to inauguration, here’s how South Korea’s election process will unfold step by step
Kim Moon-soo clinches PPP nomination after failed attempt to install Han
Ruling party unable to mount credible electoral opposition as poll shows majority backing for Lee Jae-myung
