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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.

Podcast

Shifting polls, Moon Jae-in’s indictment and rising geopolitical risks — Ep. 73

Lee Jae-myung’s lead grows as Moon is indicted for bribery while friends and foes redraw Northeast Asia’s map

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 25, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s economic engine stalls as Trump tariffs, political turmoil bite

First quarter data show declines across investment, consumption and trade, undermining recovery and confidence

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 25, 2025
Briefings

South Korea probes reports that China warned firms over rare earth exports to US

Trade ministry says it’s still verifying facts with Beijing and companies amid rising supply chain security concerns

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 24, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline

Semiconductor surge preceded tariff announcement, signaling lower export expectations for the second quarter

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 23, 2025
Briefings

Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules

Lee Jae-myung pledges improved shareholder rights, anti-manipulation rules and MSCI upgrade plans

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 22, 2025
Briefings

South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks

New spending prioritizes national tech resilience and trade shock absorption over traditional fiscal restraint

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 21, 2025
Podcast

Markets rattle as tariff chaos unfolds and Korea’s primaries heat up — Ep. 72

Trump’s shifting tariff threats sow confusion, while South Korea’s presidential hopefuls throw their hats in the ring

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 18, 2025
Briefings

BOK holds rates steady as trade turmoil ties South Korea’s monetary policy hands

Central bank leaves interest rate at 2.75%, citing U.S. tariff risk, foreign exchange volatility and sluggish growth

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 18, 2025
Briefings

South Korea and Vietnam expand ties through institutionalized action plan

With US tariffs looming and China circling, Seoul leans on rule-based alignment to secure regional influence

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 17, 2025
Briefings

US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts

Seoul confirms DOE designation has likely taken effect, amid Trump’s push for energy and defense concessions

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 16, 2025
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