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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Lee

John Lee

John Lee is the editor of KOREA PRO, based in Seoul. Prior to that, he was a contributor for NK News and KOREA PRO. His focus is on South Korean foreign policy and ROK-U.S. relations.

Analysis

US flags South Korea again in currency report over surplus and exchange policy

The designation comes amid weak growth, political transition and US skepticism over Seoul’s macroeconomic transparency

John LeeJohn LeeJune 6, 2025
Month In Review

South Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for June 2025

Analysis

US court ruling against Trump tariffs upends South Korea’s trade strategy

Suspension of reciprocal tariffs forces Seoul to recalibrate just as new government is set to take office

John LeeJohn LeeMay 29, 2025
Analysis

What South Korea’s presidential candidates aren’t saying about the economy

Leading contenders sidestep inflation, revenue plans and climate tradeoffs as campaign rhetoric outpaces policy detail

John LeeJohn LeeMay 28, 2025
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung’s trade strategy risks running aground in a protectionist world

Promise to stabilize China ties and rebalance US tariffs neglect South Korea’s lack of leverage in a transactional era

John LeeJohn LeeMay 26, 2025
Analysis

US troop review highlights South Korea’s strategic drift in leadership vacuum

Seoul’s caretaker government was not consulted as the Pentagon eyes a potential 4,500-troop reduction

John LeeJohn LeeMay 23, 2025
Analysis

Why South Korea’s new ASEAN initiative may not survive the presidential election

Change in government and Trump tariff upheaval threaten to once again disrupt policy toward important regional bloc

John LeeJohn LeeMay 14, 2025
Analysis

Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future

Lee Jae-myung pushes renewables and public-led transition, while Kim Moon-soo prioritizes nuclear and price relief

John LeeJohn LeeMay 13, 2025
Analysis

South Korea’s nuclear power export ambitions derailed by Czech court injunction

French company’s legal challenge stalls KHNP’s $18B deal, raising questions over Seoul’s legal readiness in Europe

John LeeJohn LeeMay 7, 2025
Analysis

Trump’s movie tariff threat puts South Korea’s streaming powerhouse at risk

A proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films could hit Netflix’s Korean output and strain digital trade ties

John LeeJohn LeeMay 5, 2025
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