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.
Lee’s growth strategy channels public capital into strategic industries, raising questions about governance and returns
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New rules require executives and boards to take direct responsibility for cybersecurity failures and breach response
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The procurement decision will test whether both countries can separate defense contracts from strategic partnership
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An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to 30, 2026, and key outlook for July 2026
Frequent sidecars and circuit breakers reflect structural changes as AI capital flows increasingly drive the KOSPI
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