July 27, 2024

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KOREA PRO

KOREA PRO

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.

Podcast

Sue Mi Terry indictment fallout, proposed FARA-like law in South Korea — Ep. 31

Jeongmin and John explore political tensions over the Terry case and discuss a proposed law to regulate foreign agents

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 26, 2024
Briefings

South Korea to focus on follow-up measures for Czech nuclear project

Trade ministry’s optimism about nuclear power export masks concerns of cost overruns and potential project delays

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 26, 2024
Briefings

South Korea probes stainless steel dumping amid industry pressure

Seoul's trade commission holds hearings on imports from four Asian countries following major steelmaker’s plea

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 25, 2024
Briefings

Newly-elected ruling party leader will emerge as a challenge and asset for Yoon

Han Dong-hoon might challenge president’s authority, but independent stance may shield Yoon from impeachment

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 24, 2024
Briefings

Biden exits 2024 race, passes torch to Vice President Kamala Harris

Potential Harris administration will likely lead to continuity in U.S. security and economic policies toward South Korea

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 23, 2024
Briefings

South Korean companies affected by global IT outage, but damage less severe

Presidential office attributes limited impact to domestic IT infrastructure, but concerns over vulnerabilities persist

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 22, 2024
Podcast

Nuclear energy, Trump assassination attempt, Sue Mi Terry indicted — Ep. 30

Jeongmin and John discuss recent global events impacting South Korea and preview the upcoming PPP leadership race

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 19, 2024
Briefings

South Korea secures Czech nuclear deal, boosting Yoon’s energy export pledge

Ongoing intellectual property dispute and potential Trump return pose challenges to Seoul’s expansion plans in Europe

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 19, 2024
Briefings

Indictment of ex-CIA analyst for South Korea ties raises concerns

The indictment could chill Korea-focused think tanks and complicate South Korea’s lobbying efforts in the US

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 18, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s carbon-free energy plan masks renewable energy inertia

New carbon-free energy plan aims to boost exports, but minimal increase in renewable targets casts doubt on commitment

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 17, 2024
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