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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 bets on an investment state to power its post-chip economy

Lee’s growth strategy channels public capital into strategic industries, raising questions about governance and returns

John LeeJohn LeeJuly 16, 2026
Analysis

South Korea’s AI chip boom faces challenges beyond semiconductor demand

BOK sees AI demand extending the chip cycle, but markets are questioning the economics behind the companies driving it

John LeeJohn LeeJuly 13, 2026
Analysis

South Korea bets on NATO integration as Europe rewrites defense rules

Rather than chasing individual arms deals, Seoul is pursuing deeper industrial integration in Europe’s defense market

John LeeJohn LeeJuly 8, 2026
Analysis

South Korea’s Network Act moves cyber risk squarely into the corporate boardroom

New rules require executives and boards to take direct responsibility for cybersecurity failures and breach response

John LeeJohn LeeJuly 7, 2026
Analysis

How the Coupang dispute became a test of South Korea’s regulatory sovereignty

GOP lawmakers and White House challenge Seoul’s enforcement process itself, not merely the fine imposed on Coupang

John LeeJohn LeeJuly 6, 2026
Analysis

Canada’s submarine decision will reveal how resilient Seoul-Ottawa ties are

The procurement decision will test whether both countries can separate defense contracts from strategic partnership

John LeeJohn LeeJuly 2, 2026
Analysis

South Korea’s AI megaprojects face their biggest threat: physical reality

Seoul’s AI blueprint hinges on whether the state can deliver power, talent and infrastructure at unprecedented scale

John LeeJohn LeeJuly 1, 2026
Month In Review

South Korea in June 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to 30, 2026, and key outlook for July 2026

John LeeJohn Lee | Joon Ha Park | KOREA PROJune 30, 2026
Analysis

Why South Korea’s AI boom is making its stock market harder to stabilize

Frequent sidecars and circuit breakers reflect structural changes as AI capital flows increasingly drive the KOSPI

John LeeJohn LeeJune 25, 2026
Analysis

South Korea’s record exports highlight semiconductors’ pivotal role in AI growth

ROK is one of a few countries shaping pace of global AI adoption, promising windfalls but unbalancing country’s trade

John LeeJohn LeeJune 22, 2026
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