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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

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Korea Elections 2025

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Presidential race begins, ruling party drama, US-China tariff deal — Ep. 77

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

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KOREA PROMay 16, 2025
Briefings

South Korea doubles deposit cap to 100 million won amid market uncertainty

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

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KOREA PROMay 16, 2025
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South Korea’s business sentiment nears crisis as growth headwinds mount

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

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Paul CaveyMay 15, 2025
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South Korea faces sub-1% growth in 2025, signaling deepening growth malaise

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

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KOREA PROMay 15, 2025
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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

Analysis

Why South Korea’s new ASEAN initiative may not survive the presidential election

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

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John LeeMay 14, 2025
Briefings

US-China tariff truce leaves South Korea pressed for time and leverage

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

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KOREA PROMay 14, 2025
Analysis

Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future

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

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John LeeMay 13, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election

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

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KOREA PROMay 13, 2025
Analysis

What to expect from South Korea’s snap presidential election on June 3

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

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Jeongmin KimMay 12, 2025
Briefings

Kim Moon-soo clinches PPP nomination after failed attempt to install Han

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

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KOREA PROMay 12, 2025
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