Analysis
Yoon impeachment ruling: Three scenarios and their risks to social stability
Korea Pro’s analysis of how a unanimous, split or reinstatement ruling could impact the political and business landscape
April 3, 2025
As Yoon’s impeachment verdict nears, South Korea’s public remains divided
With public support for impeachment rising, experts predict fallout regardless of Constitutional Court’s Friday decision
April 2, 2025
Wildfires highlight South Korea’s rural neglect and leadership failures
Leadership void and inconsistent crisis response threaten recovery, deepen urban-rural divide and fuel distrust
April 1, 2025
Acquitted but not cleared: Lee Jae-myung still faces legal jeopardy in 2025
From Daejang-dong to North Korea transfers, unresolved charges will define opposition leader’s presidential bid
March 28, 2025
South Korea risks losing ground in Europe’s $858 billion defense expansion
ROK firms may benefit from supply gaps, but EU procurement rules and Seoul’s Ukraine policy may block joint arms deals
March 27, 2025
Hyundai’s $21B US push signals a seismic strategy shift for South Korean firms
Tariffs, domestic instability and weak diplomacy are driving Korean conglomerates to behave like post-national entities
March 26, 2025
South Korea’s shrinking towns explore refugees as a fix for demographic collapse
Yeongyang County’s refugee plan is still under review but reflects growing pressure to find solutions
March 25, 2025
South Korean PM’s reinstatement sets high bar for presidential impeachment
Constitutional Court’s focus on proportionality and intent may shield Yoon and future leaders from accountability
March 24, 2025
Fed’s caution squeezes Bank of Korea’s options as household debt rises
Gap in US-ROK rates and increased housing speculation are threatening to destabilize South Korea’s financial markets
March 20, 2025
South Korea’s new law on managing nuclear waste faces uphill battle with public
Securing waste storage could stabilize energy policy, but environmental concerns and public distrust pose challenges
March 19, 2025
