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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Lee

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.

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 Jae-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
Month In Review

South Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for June 2025

Analysis

US court ruling against Trump tariffs upends South Korea’s trade strategy

Suspension of reciprocal tariffs forces Seoul to recalibrate just as new government is set to take office

John LeeJohn LeeMay 29, 2025
Analysis

What South Korea’s presidential candidates aren’t saying about the economy

Leading contenders sidestep inflation, revenue plans and climate tradeoffs as campaign rhetoric outpaces policy detail

John LeeJohn LeeMay 28, 2025
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