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.
ROK faces ammunition shortages and shrinking troop numbers even as weapons industry seeks to project military strength
New bill reflects how fear of China is stirring up concerns about outside political influence in South Korea
South Korean president responds to union’s demands for higher wages and safety standards with jail time and heavy fines
ROK economy has a lot to like for automaker, but Elon Musk distractions and labor unions may be difficult to overcome
Seoul may very well succeed in goal of making ROK a top 4 global weapons exporter — if it can overcome supply issues
Yoon has shown few qualms about economic cooperation with Middle Eastern state despite seeking to boost human rights
Proposed law would penalize popular content providers and discourage investment, while abandoning net neutrality
Boycott against bakery chain could could fuel labor-led protests against the unpopular, pro-business president
Some officials are taking responsibility for deadly crush, but may be too late to stop public outrage from boiling over
Yoon administration tiptoeing around ties with Moscow despite saying it wants to do more to defend democratic freedoms
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