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December 23, 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.

Podcast

Yoon’s budget and pension proposals, deepfake sex crime — Ep. 36

Cabinet approves 2025 budget; Yoon pushes pension reforms; Doctors strike over quotas; Deepfake porn scandal

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 30, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s pension overhaul faces generational and political hurdles

Yoon’s plan to differentiate premium rates faces resistance from Democratic Party-controlled National Assembly

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 30, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s Nursing Act passage highlights rare bipartisan cooperation

Bipartisan success overshadowed by deep divisions among healthcare professionals and ongoing doctors’ strike

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 29, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal faces political and economic challenges

Plan boosts R&D funding but reduces disaster management and public housing budgets, sparking political conflict

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 28, 2024
Briefings

US-South Korea defense talks resume as election season heats up in Washington

South Korea seeks “reasonable” contribution level in talks, but Harris’ nomination may ease pressure on ROK negotiators

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 27, 2024
Briefings

Hanwha Aerospace launches first overseas defense plant in Australia

New facility in Geelong set to produce howitzers and armored vehicles, boosting ROK-Australia defense ties

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 26, 2024
Podcast

Interest rates, COVID surge and corporate hiring shifts — Ep. 35

BOK holds rates amid soaring household debt; COVID cases rise as conglomerates adapt hiring to aging workforce

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 23, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s central bank holds rates steady for 13th consecutive time

Household debt at record $1.42 trillion drives Bank of Korea’s decision to hold rates ahead of U.S. Fed action

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 23, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s job numbers grew in first quarter but COVID-19 surge casts shadow

Health and welfare job growth reflects demographic trends, but surging virus could derail economic recovery

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 22, 2024
Briefings

ROK-Shandong meeting signals Seoul’s intent to improve ties with China

South Korean trade negotiator and Shandong governor explore cooperation in supply chains, investment and new industries

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 21, 2024
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