Analysis
Leadership challenges shake South Korea’s major parties before general election
Struggling with low approval rates and intra-party dissent, the PPP and DP face a fractured political landscape
January 3, 2024
Economic ups and downs mark South Korea’s 2023 journey
Despite facing global tension and slowdowns, the nation’s diverse sectors manage to remain resilient
January 2, 2024
From EVs to rare earths: South Korea’s biggest economic successes of 2023
In part two, Korea Pro looks back at bright spots in Seoul’s efforts to bolster supply chains, boost exports and more
January 1, 2024
A year of robust foreign policy: South Korea’s biggest successes of 2023
Korea Pro has selected developments that showcased Seoul’s strengths and provide a foundation to build on in year ahead
December 29, 2023
Parasite actor’s death ignites debate over South Korea’s ‘war on drugs’
Lee Sun-kyun’s apparent suicide raises serious questions about the severity of Seoul’s anti-drug campaign
December 28, 2023
Expo rout and diplomatic gaffes: South Korea’s worst blunders of 2023
In part two, Korea Pro looks back at more stories that exposed problems in ROK, focusing on politics and foreign affairs
December 28, 2023
Jamboree woes, heinous murders: Cataloging South Korea’s worst moments of 2023
Korea Pro selected 10 news stories that made international headlines and revealed deep-rooted problems in the ROK
December 27, 2023
South Korea slashes budget to support foreign laborers, even as workforce grows
Dozens of support centers set to close after Yoon administration cuts millions in funding, provoking widespread concern
December 26, 2023
South Korea grapples with how to balance economic growth and green goals
Seoul’s cautious approach has seen it position itself as supplier of key tech while continuing to rely on fossil fuels
December 25, 2023
Seoul’s ambitious five-year defense plan confronts difficult financial realities
South Korea wants to invest staggering $268B to bolster military, but there are already signs of budgetary strain
December 22, 2023
