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.
Signs of slowing growth and Trump’s politicization of Federal Reserve raise long-term risks for ROK firms
Reported clause granting 50-year oversight and royalties raises sovereignty concerns as KHNP competes for reactor bids
Veteran diplomat’s success hinges on rallying support from Congress, Pentagon and businesses before policy shocks land
Oversupply from China and Middle East leaves Korean firms exposed, raising risks for banks, jobs and policymakers
Lee-To meeting reaffirms bilateral goals, but reputational risks and weak compliance cast doubt on follow through
Lee administration highlight success, but deal’s ad hoc nature raises economic and diplomatic uncertainties
Lee Jae-myung’s response to workplace deaths signals rising legal, financial and reputational risks for major firms
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for August 2025
Seoul’s vague investment pledges made under duress trade leverage for short-term reprieve, leaving long-term uncertainty
$16.4B contract does little to address conglomerate’s structural weaknesses, threatening Seoul’s AI and chip ambitions
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research tools, and unique data sets
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