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December 11, 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

South Korea holds supply chain talks with China amid domestic chaos

South Korea moves to protect critical supply chains amid China’s export controls on US-bound materials

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 10, 2024
Briefings

Yoon becomes first sitting South Korean president under treason investigation

Unclear governance structure raises concerns over military control and economic stability

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 9, 2024
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol avoids impeachment for now, but faces rising political instability

Failed impeachment vote ensures prolonged conflict as opposition vows to retry amid public distrust of Yoon’s leadership

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 7, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s defense minister resigns as martial law fallout escalates

Kim Yong-hyun takes the blame for the crisis, but opposition calls for Yoon’s impeachment continue to grow

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 6, 2024
Briefings

Yoon’s inner circle crumbles as resignations shake South Korea’s presidency

Senior officials offer to step down, leaving the president vulnerable to mounting political pressure

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 5, 2024
Podcast

South Korea’s martial law crisis and its fallout — Ep. 51

The Korea Pro team unpacks Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration, reactions and what lies ahead for South Korea

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 4, 2024
Briefings

South Korean lawmakers reject martial law hours after presidential declaration

Yoon Suk-yeol faces political isolation as allies distance themselves and lawmakers call for impeachment and prosecution

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 4, 2024
Podcast

Special episode with Andrew Yeo: Trump 2.0 and alliance challenges — Ep. 50

Korea Pro examines the future of the U.S.-ROK alliance with The Brookings Institution Korean studies Chair

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 3, 2024
Briefings

Speaker defers budget bill as South Korea’s Assembly polarization deepens

Special activity fund cuts and impeachment motions compound tensions, delaying critical 2025 budget approval

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 3, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s new missile defense system boosts autonomy and export potential

New L-SAM system complements existing defenses, boosting Seoul’s autonomy amid US-China tensions

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 2, 2024
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