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November 22, 2024

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KOREA PRO is an essential resource providing objective insights and analysis on the most important stories and issues in South Korea, on topics ranging from foreign relations and politics to society and economics.

Briefings

IMF slashes South Korea’s growth outlook citing external uncertainties

Semiconductor gains can’t offset weak demand and risks from Trump’s tariffs and defense cost-sharing renegotiations

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 21, 2024
Briefings

Alleged THAAD leak by former Moon officials may intensify partisan divisions

Ruling party will likely seize on alleged Moon-era security lapses to frame opposition as weak ahead of Trump’s return

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 20, 2024
Briefings

Samsung boosts chip innovation with $14.3 billion research center in South Korea

Multi-billion dollar investment comes as Trump’s trade agenda threatens to disrupt semiconductor supply chain

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 19, 2024
Briefings

South Korea diversifies trade and diplomacy at APEC ahead of Trump’s return

Yoon Suk-yeol’s meetings focus on boosting ties with China, Japan and key resource-rich nations

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 18, 2024
Podcast

Trump’s Cabinet picks raise questions for US-ROK alliance — Ep. 47

Korea Pro analyzes how Rubio, Hegseth appointments could reshape regional security and what it means for Seoul

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 15, 2024
Briefings

Yoon eyes US and Japan cooperation on security issues as he visits Latin America

Yoon’s meeting with Biden and Ishiba to focus on North Korean troops in Russia, while Trump plans come into play

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 15, 2024
Briefings

South Korea and Indonesia deepen energy partnership to bolster resource security

Seoul eyes mineral supplies and stable LNG imports as it braces for US trade uncertainty

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 14, 2024
Briefings

Trump’s choice for State and National Security Adviser mixed bag for South Korea

Rubio and Waltz may bolster joint defense against North Korea but demand Seoul play bigger role in Taiwan contingency

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 13, 2024
Briefings

South Korea explores limited Ukraine support as Trump signals policy shift

Defense ministry’s advisory approach likely aims to support NATO without escalating tensions with Russia

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 12, 2024
Briefings

South Korea strengthens NATO cyber ties as new threats emerge globally

ROK’s NATO ties bring cyber defense cooperation amid pro-Russia hacktivist threats, Trump-era US uncertainties

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 11, 2024
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