South Korea’s bid to overhaul corporate governance faces key enforcement hurdles
Proposed changes aim to protect minority shareholders, but limited scope and voluntary compliance may dilute impact
December 2, 2024
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South Korea’s new missile defense system boosts autonomy and export potential
New L-SAM system complements existing defenses, boosting Seoul’s autonomy amid US-China tensions
Yoon and South Korea’s opposition pivot on policy, eyeing political center
Conservative president eyes welfare expansion as Lee Jae-yung courts business, amid mounting pressure on both
Ukraine envoy’s Korea visit, Japan spat and BOK’s surprise rate cut — Ep. 49
Korea Pro examines Seoul's stance on Ukraine aid, fresh tensions with Japan and central bank's policy shift
Economic slowdown drives Bank of Korea to surprise second rate cut
Lowered growth forecasts and global uncertainties push South Korea’s central bank to prioritize stimulus over stability
Ukraine envoy’s Korea visit, Japan spat and BOK's surprise rate cut — Ep. 49
Korea Pro examines Seoul's stance on Ukraine aid, fresh tensions with Japan and central bank's policy shift
Opposition legal drama, tech espionage and married women’s job numbers — Ep. 48
Korea Pro examines DP leader's sentence, THAAD probe’s fallout and the reality behind women's employment surge
Trump's Cabinet picks raise questions for US-ROK alliance — Ep. 47
Korea Pro analyzes how Rubio, Hegseth appointments could reshape regional security and what it means for Seoul
Trump’s win sparks defense, trade concerns in South Korea — Ep. 46
The Korea Pro team analyzes how Trump’s return to the White House could reshape U.S.-ROK alliance and economic ties
ROK’s Ukraine policy, espionage in China and Czech nuclear deal delays — Ep. 45
The Korea Pro team discusses Seoul’s potential Ukraine role, an espionage case in China and nuclear power negotiations
Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44
The Korea Pro team discusses Polish drone deployment and this week's major electricity price spike for major companies
South Korea leverages climate deals abroad but faces environmental scrutiny
Informal partnerships bolster exports but raise questions about accountability and sustainability
South Korean third-quarter birthrate rebounds after over a decade of slowdown
Pandemic-delayed marriages and shifting social attitudes likely driving the trend
Why South Korea’s ambitious plan to phase out coal faces serious headwinds
ROK wants to shutter 75% of coal plants by 2039 but will need to address energy security risks and economic disruptions
South Korea’s economic vulnerability rises amid worsening business confidence
Trade dependence spikes as business outlook hits historic lows amid US President-elect Trump's tariff plans
South Korea-Japan dispute over Sado mine casts shadow over bilateral ties
Divided commemorations for Korean forced laborers imperils growing cooperation, dampening Seoul’s optimism about Ishiba
Seoul court acquits opposition leader Lee of perjury solicitation charges
Democratic Party leader cleared of charges on pressuring witness, although he faces more major trials ahead
