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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

Nvidia bets on South Korea as AI push expands beyond semiconductors

Partnerships with major Korean firms point to growing interest in robotics, cloud services and AI platforms

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 9, 2026
Briefings

South Korea escalates response to ballot shortage election controversy

Lee Jae Myung backs investigations and reforms as pressure mounts on election authorities after voting disruptions

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 8, 2026
Podcast

DP dominates local elections, PPP holds Seoul and ballot controversy — Ep. 135

South Korea’s ruling party expands its regional foothold as conservatives find reasons for optimism in the capital

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 5, 2026
Briefings

New US trade action clouds outlook for South Korea tariff agreement

Forced-labor findings arrive alongside overcapacity probes and evolving Section 232 tariff measures

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 5, 2026
Briefings

Democrats tighten grip on South Korea as local election map turns blue

Broad victories expand ruling party’s influence while NEC ballot shortages fuel challenges from the opposition

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 4, 2026
Briefings

South Korea cuts EUV bottlenecks as AI chip race accelerates worldwide

New rules slash deployment timelines for ASML lithography systems as Seoul seeks faster semiconductor expansion

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 3, 2026
Briefings

Deadly Hanwha Aerospace explosion puts spotlight on defense industry risks

Investigators will examine structural causes as Seoul pushes defense exports and advanced industrial growth

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 2, 2026
Briefings

US, South Korea signal deeper shift in peninsula defense at Shangri-La Dialogue

Hegseth and Ahn separately backed a larger South Korean security role through OPCON, spending and modernization

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 1, 2026
Month In Review

South Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 29, 2026, and key outlook for June 2026

John LeeJohn Lee | Joon Ha Park | KOREA PROMay 29, 2026
Podcast

Ankit Panda on extended deterrence and South Korea’s strategic future — Ep. 134

South Korea weighs defense autonomy, extended deterrence and strategic choices beyond Washington

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 29, 2026
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