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.
Seoul is urging transparency as automakers navigate supply chain disruptions, political tensions and reputational damage
Weak internal controls and concentrated power spark concerns over stability and regulatory effectiveness
Seoul is relying on voluntary measures to tackle Korea Discount, even as weak corporate governance plagues investors
First major tax change in decades risks increasing housing inequality and economic volatility by cutting inheritance tax
The Bank of Japan’s unexpected rate hike could trigger currency volatility and capital outflows from the ROK
Move addresses impact of unpaid sales proceeds from Wemakerprice and TMON but carries economic and regulatory risks
Massive data breach puts South Korean spies at risk, undermines intel gathering and erodes trust with allies
Broad scope of proposed ROK version of FARA risks turning law into political weapon and straining alliances
Belief incident will increase Trump’s popularity has investors flocking to overseas assets and domestic defense stocks
New visa policies aim to attract global expertise as demographic and cultural challenges threaten economic stability
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