ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Lee

John Lee is the Managing Editor of Korea Pro, based in Seoul, where he leads daily executive briefings, in-depth analyses and high-level events for business leaders, diplomats and policy professionals. Since joining Korea Pro in 2022, he has expanded the platform’s coverage of South Korea’s economy, trade and foreign policy and moderates its flagship Korea Business Forum and Seoul Circuit series. Before taking the helm at Korea Pro, John contributed to NK News and Korea Pro as a writer focused on South Korean foreign policy and U.S.-ROK relations. His work blends on-the-ground reporting with data-driven analysis of South Korea’s political economy, economic security and its evolving role in global affairs.

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Lee Jae Myung’s Wall Street pitch tests South Korea’s capital market credibility

Leveraged products exposed the challenge of attracting long-term investors while keeping market rules more stable

John LeeSeptember 24, 2026

Analysis

US midterm clock raises stakes for South Korea’s $200 billion investment talks

Each project approval reduces Seoul’s bargaining room while key Korean priorities still depend on future US decisions

John LeeSeptember 23, 2026

Analysis

South Korea’s AI data center boom is colliding with the true cost of power

Samsung and SK Hynix rejected KEPCO’s grid bill, leaving Seoul to decide whether AI developers pay their share

John LeeSeptember 21, 2026

Analysis

Why South Korea cannot rebalance growth without stronger regional clusters

Lee’s 5+3 strategy aims to build regional scale, but past relocation policies show how difficult durable clusters are

John LeeSeptember 18, 2026

Analysis

Samsung, SK Hynix rejection exposes South Korea’s chip-grid financing problem

KEPCO’s $18.6 billion proposal shows how Seoul’s semiconductor push is colliding with grid costs and demand risk

John LeeSeptember 17, 2026

Analysis

Lee Jae Myung risks public trust as South Korea rewires its justice system

Justice minister nominee’s reform credentials make him valuable even as controversies threaten confidence in overhaul

John LeeSeptember 15, 2026

Analysis

South Korea turns to Central Asia as Iran war tests its energy resilience

Lee Jae Myung seeks lasting oil supply ties as China, Russia and Middle East disruptions narrow Seoul’s options

John LeeSeptember 14, 2026

Analysis

Houthi seizure of Mokha sharpens South Korea’s Hormuz deployment dilemma

Red Sea risks strengthen Seoul’s case for action while exposing limits of a narrow military mission focused on Hormuz

John LeeSeptember 11, 2026

Analysis

Japan’s stronger yen may cut Korea’s import bill while raising funding costs

BOK sees more BOJ tightening ahead as Seoul weighs cheaper imports, volatile markets and pressure over US investment

John LeeSeptember 10, 2026

Analysis

China’s Taiwan pressure may reveal more disciplined strategy toward South Korea

Beijing has made its red line clear but could stop short of THAAD-style retaliation to preserve improving bilateral ties

John LeeSeptember 7, 2026

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Lee

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Lee Jae Myung’s Wall Street pitch tests South Korea’s capital market credibility

US midterm clock raises stakes for South Korea’s $200 billion investment talks

South Korea’s AI data center boom is colliding with the true cost of power

Why South Korea cannot rebalance growth without stronger regional clusters

Samsung, SK Hynix rejection exposes South Korea’s chip-grid financing problem

Lee Jae Myung risks public trust as South Korea rewires its justice system

South Korea turns to Central Asia as Iran war tests its energy resilience

Houthi seizure of Mokha sharpens South Korea’s Hormuz deployment dilemma

Japan’s stronger yen may cut Korea’s import bill while raising funding costs

China’s Taiwan pressure may reveal more disciplined strategy toward South Korea

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