What South Korea can learn from Israeli missile defense after Iran’s barrage
Israel intercepted most but not all Iranian missiles, offering lessons for how Seoul defends against North Korea’s nukes
October 2, 2024
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South Korea positions itself as global defense player at international expo
KADEX 2024 reveals growing partnerships with Poland, as Seoul seeks to sell military tech to new global markets
South Korea and Slovakia sign strategic partnership with nuclear energy in sight
The new partnership aims to expand South Korea’s presence in European energy and defense markets
South Korea’s Cheonan survivors still awaiting mental health support
Despite new legislation, survivors continue to face societal stigma and slow government recognition of PTSD and trauma
Corporate earnings drop sharply, driving Korea’s widening tax revenue deficit
Government forecasts significant tax revenue shortfall in 2024, signaling fiscal tightening to manage budget constraints
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
Fed rate cut, Yoon’s Czech visit and university reform proposal — Ep. 39
The Korea Pro team discusses the Fed’s rate cut, Yoon’s nuclear push in Prague and proposed university admissions reform
AI in military, data privacy and illegal money lenders — Ep. 38
Jeongmin and John discuss the military AI conference, new data collection rules and a crackdown on illegal lending
Diplomatic faux pas, challenging trade deals and deepfakes — Ep. 37
Kim Tae-hyo says the quiet part aloud, Korea seeks to import Australian lithium, and KHNP’s nuclear deal is in trouble
Yoon’s budget and pension proposals, deepfake sex crime — Ep. 36
Cabinet approves 2025 budget; Yoon pushes pension reforms; Doctors strike over quotas; Deepfake porn scandal
Interest rates, COVID surge and corporate hiring shifts — Ep. 35
BOK holds rates amid soaring household debt; COVID cases rise as conglomerates adapt hiring to aging workforce
Why Japan’s new prime minister could pave way for better ties with South Korea
Ishiba’s moderate stance on historical issues could facilitate cooperation, if military focus doesn’t raise alarm
Japan’s incoming leader may portend improved relations with South Korea
Shigeru Ishiba’s approach to historical issues and regional security could reshape cooperation with Seoul
South Korea’s extended short-selling ban poses risk to market liquidity
Institutional investors face further regulatory costs as Seoul struggles to implement its new monitoring system on time
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
Takeover battle intensifies as investors increase bid for Korea Zinc
$1.7 billion bid raises questions about the future of the company’s battery materials and renewable energy projects
South Korea’s independent theaters face extinction amid multiplex dominance
Experts say corporate control over film industry crowds out smaller players, to detriment of creativity and diversity
