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December 09, 2024

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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

South Korea grapples with fallout from president’s martial law declaration

Yoon Suk-yeol’s actions have sparked far-reaching national crisis, heightening uncertainty as he faces impeachment

John LeeJohn LeeDecember 4, 2024
Analysis

South Korea’s bid to overhaul corporate governance faces key enforcement hurdles

Proposed changes aim to protect minority shareholders, but limited scope and voluntary compliance may dilute impact

John LeeJohn LeeDecember 2, 2024
Analysis

Why South Korea’s ambitious plan to phase out coal faces serious headwinds

ROK wants to shutter 75% of coal plants by 2039 but will need to address energy security risks and economic disruptions

John LeeJohn LeeNovember 27, 2024
Analysis

Seeking new markets, South Korea sets sights on defense deals with Latin America

Submarine project with Peru and resource deal with Chile highlight Seoul’s push to expand its global influence

John LeeJohn LeeNovember 25, 2024
Analysis

Trump’s return forces South Korea’s defense industry to adapt to new realities

Demands on NATO, shifting Gulf priorities and US protectionism threaten arms export successes but create opportunities

John LeeJohn LeeNovember 19, 2024
Analysis

South Korea’s Ukraine observer mission sparks debate about military deployment

2003 directive allows some deployments without parliamentary oversight, but critics say it doesn’t apply in Ukraine case

John LeeJohn LeeNovember 12, 2024
Analysis

South Korea faces tough choices due to Trump’s hardline stance on China

Trump could demand defense cost hikes and tough approach to Taiwan, straining Seoul’s ties with Washington and Beijing

John LeeJohn LeeNovember 11, 2024
Analysis

Donald Trump’s win sets stage for digital trade battle with South Korea

Proposed platform regulations in ROK may fuel trade tensions as Trump brandishes tariffs to protect US tech firms

John LeeJohn LeeNovember 7, 2024
Analysis

South Korea’s arms export boom at risk amid opposition’s push for restrictions

Proposed laws targeting conflict-zone sales could impact defense industry growth, innovation and global partnerships

John LeeJohn LeeNovember 6, 2024
Analysis

South Korea shelves expansion of capital gains tax, boosting market liquidity

Repeal of Financial Investment Income Tax aims to stabilize markets but raises questions about fiscal sustainability

John LeeJohn LeeNovember 4, 2024
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