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January 22, 2025

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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

South Korea ramps up global standards drive amid Trump trade risks

Seoul targets advanced industries to safeguard exports and counter rising U.S. protectionism under Trump

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 22, 2025
Briefings

Bank of Korea warns of growth slowdown as global trade pressures intensify

Domestic consumption stagnates while Trump’s policies threaten trade, amplifying growth concerns in 2025

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 21, 2025
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Violence erupts as impeached president faces arrest in martial law probe

Yoon’s supporters storm court amid escalating tensions, raising concerns over South Korea’s democratic stability

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 20, 2025
Podcast

Yoon’s arrest, Trump’s inauguration and South Korea’s dilemmas — Ep. 57

How Yoon’s fall from power and Trump’s potential plans for North Korea complicate Seoul’s security future

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 17, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s central bank freezes key rate as won faces growing volatility

Decision comes after back-to-back rate cuts in 2024 as the won teeters near the critical 1,500 per dollar threshold

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 17, 2025
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol becomes first sitting president arrested in South Korea

Markets show optimism, but political uncertainty looms over governance and security challenges

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 16, 2025
Briefings

South Korea secures US AI tech access amid tightened export controls worldwide

Access to cutting-edge AI chips boosts South Korea’s tech edge but raises challenges in China trade relations

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 15, 2025
Briefings

Japan’s foreign minister visits South Korea amid Yoon’s impeachment

With a DP-led government likely to take over the reins, Tokyo positions itself for changing foreign policy approaches

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 14, 2025
Briefings

South Korea strengthens economic links with US ahead of Trump administration

Trade talks with US leaders highlight collaboration opportunities and the value of South Korean companies

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 13, 2025
Podcast

Trump’s Inauguration, nuclear deals and South Korea’s legal battles — Ep. 56

The Korea Pro team discusses the latest nuclear energy pact, legal chaos and business ties at Trump’s inauguration

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 10, 2025
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