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South Korea in September 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for October 2025
October 1, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s 123 national tasks signal costly shift for Korean business
Sweeping reforms tighten labor, data and carbon rules while opening new but heavily conditioned market opportunities
September 26, 2025
South Korea faces rising labor costs as government pushes shorter workweek
Shorter workweek and overtime ban raise costs that could erode competitiveness unless hourly productivity surges
September 18, 2025
Alliance tested as US detains South Koreans in Georgia amid trade promises
South Korean outrage grows as Washington courts Korean capital without offering legal protections for workers
September 11, 2025
South Korea in August 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to 29, 2025, and key outlook for September 2025
September 1, 2025
Trump-Lee summit prompts Beijing warning on US-South Korea alignment
China state media says Seoul risks ‘tying its destiny’ to US and abandoning pragmatic dual-track strategy with Beijing
August 27, 2025
Trump’s social media post nearly derails first White House summit with Lee
South Korean president’s flattery contained tensions, but disinformation networks show risks to alliance stability
August 26, 2025
Lee Jae-myung wins centrist approval but fails to secure partisan loyalty
July data shows centrists reward policy results but are quick to withdraw party support after missteps
August 4, 2025
South Korea in July 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for August 2025
August 1, 2025
Cabinet confirmations, OPCON controversy and special envoys — Ep. 88
Korea Pro examines confirmation hearing controversies, OPCON tensions and special envoys
July 18, 2025
