Analysis
South Korea walks tightrope between Europe and Asia at first NATO summit
While Yoon Suk-yeol promoted trade with European nations, progress in relations with Japan failed to deliver on hype
July 4, 2022
As inflation worsens, South Korea braces for ‘perfect storm’ of economic woes
The country faces risks analogous to turmoil of 1970s, with the economy unlikely to emerge unscathed
June 30, 2022
How South Korea’s market-friendly policies impede innovation
Yoon administration’s economic approach may benefit corporate giants but is likely to crowd out smaller enterprise
June 29, 2022
NATO summit a springboard for South Korea to diversify military ties
Seoul’s participation reflects emerging threats it shares with Transatlantic alliance, as Beijing watches with suspicion
June 28, 2022
Travelers blame South Korea for missed flights over new document requirements
A dozen visitors tell Korea Pro their travel plans were disrupted because they were not informed about new K-ETA system
June 27, 2022
South Korea’s tilt toward US risks stalling growing ties with Southeast Asia
Seoul’s embrace of new ‘Indo-Pacific strategy’ will require efforts to reassure partners of its commitment to region
June 23, 2022
Yoon spurns balancing between US and China with foreign policy picks
Many appointees to key posts specialize in US relations as new president seeks closer alignment with Washington
June 22, 2022
Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Seoul has set ambitious targets for building power plants abroad, as companies bet on burgeoning small reactor market
June 21, 2022
To attract the crème de la crème, South Korea floats immigration shakeup
Yoon administration faces uphill battle to reverse demographic trends and change public perceptions about foreigners
June 20, 2022
An age of economic technocrats arrives in South Korea
Yoon Suk-yeol has picked experienced officials for top posts, boding well for policy but raising risk of groupthink
June 16, 2022
