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.
Amid US-China tech tension, South Korea’s semiconductor waivers bring short-term relief but long-term strategic dilemmas
ROK backed US-Iran deal that saw transfer of billions in assets, possibly freeing up resources for coordinated assault
Bank of Korea is grappling with how to handle interest rates, seeking to tackle inflation without knee-capping growth
Unpacking the ripple effects of US political turmoil on South Korea’s economic, defense and diplomatic ties
Shin Won-sik has attracted strong domestic opposition, but embodies president’s push to boost ties with US and Japan
Fierce competition and geography may hinder Seoul’s latest bid to elevate global defense presence
2024 proposal raises spending by least amount in nearly two decades, cutting R&D investment but hiking pension payouts
Lingering nationalism and threat of Chinese backlash threaten to undermine agreements reached by US, ROK and Japan
In the wake of violent crimes, nation seeks to navigate human rights with perceived necessity for severe punishment
Democratic Party’s reputation at stake after committee head refers to elderly as those ‘with a short future’
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