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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

Beijing’s cloud push in Seoul risks undermining US-South Korea tech cooperation

Alibaba Cloud gains ground in ROK, deepening China’s ties with Korean firms despite US calls for digital decoupling

John LeeJohn LeeJune 26, 2025
Analysis

Japanese leader’s move to skip NATO summit reveals opening for Seoul-Tokyo ties

Ishiba signaled respect to South Korea, but his uncertain political future highlights fragility of bilateral cooperation

John LeeJohn LeeJune 25, 2025
Analysis

Hyundai’s Finland nuclear deal highlights contradictions in ROK energy policy

South Korea is gaining industrial ground in Europe even as Lee Jae-myung administration slashes domestic nuclear funding

John LeeJohn LeeJune 24, 2025
Analysis

South Korea’s sovereign AI push faces major structural challenges

Lee Jae-myung touts AI autonomy, but weak language datasets and lack of core software tools threatens aspirations

John LeeJohn LeeJune 23, 2025
Analysis

Israel-Iran war and tariff shocks endanger South Korea’s economic recovery

Rising energy prices and Trump’s tariff deadline have injected volatility and triggered markets to reprice Seoul’s risk

John LeeJohn LeeJune 19, 2025
Analysis

Trump’s G7 early exit exposes South Korea’s over-reliance on summit diplomacy

Lee Jae-myung now racing against time to salvage trade talks and reaffirm alliance ties before tariff pause expires

John LeeJohn LeeJune 17, 2025
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung begins presidency with unmatched power but high expectations

With control of the legislature and early public support, Lee faces steep political risks if reforms falter early

John LeeJohn LeeJune 16, 2025
Analysis

Why South Korea’s central bank is warning of the need for structural reform

BOK governor has signaled that monetary tools are exhausted as fiscal deficit widens and economic growth cools

John LeeJohn LeeJune 12, 2025
Profiles

South Korea chooses steady hands over firebrands amid global protectionism

Lee Hae-myung’s appointment of Yeo Han-koo as trade minister reflects pivot toward discipline over retaliation

John LeeJohn LeeJune 11, 2025
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
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