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.
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While Beijing installs platforms, Seoul balances trade, alliance and leadership vacuum as it weighs cost of pushing back
Tokyo’s proposal for new East Asia theater structure risks eroding ROK relevance without active presidential leadership
Seoul gets a 90-day reprieve, but faces lasting risks from broken trade rules and US unpredictability
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Korea Pro’s analysis of how a unanimous, split or reinstatement ruling could impact the political and business landscape
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An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for April 2025
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