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.
The designation comes amid weak growth, political transition and US skepticism over Seoul’s macroeconomic transparency
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for June 2025
Suspension of reciprocal tariffs forces Seoul to recalibrate just as new government is set to take office
Leading contenders sidestep inflation, revenue plans and climate tradeoffs as campaign rhetoric outpaces policy detail
Promise to stabilize China ties and rebalance US tariffs neglect South Korea’s lack of leverage in a transactional era
Seoul’s caretaker government was not consulted as the Pentagon eyes a potential 4,500-troop reduction
Change in government and Trump tariff upheaval threaten to once again disrupt policy toward important regional bloc
Lee Jae-myung pushes renewables and public-led transition, while Kim Moon-soo prioritizes nuclear and price relief
French company’s legal challenge stalls KHNP’s $18B deal, raising questions over Seoul’s legal readiness in Europe
A proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films could hit Netflix’s Korean output and strain digital trade ties
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