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.
Partnerships with major Korean firms point to growing interest in robotics, cloud services and AI platforms
Lee Jae Myung backs investigations and reforms as pressure mounts on election authorities after voting disruptions
South Korea’s ruling party expands its regional foothold as conservatives find reasons for optimism in the capital
Forced-labor findings arrive alongside overcapacity probes and evolving Section 232 tariff measures
Broad victories expand ruling party’s influence while NEC ballot shortages fuel challenges from the opposition
New rules slash deployment timelines for ASML lithography systems as Seoul seeks faster semiconductor expansion
Investigators will examine structural causes as Seoul pushes defense exports and advanced industrial growth
Hegseth and Ahn separately backed a larger South Korean security role through OPCON, spending and modernization
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 29, 2026, and key outlook for June 2026
South Korea weighs defense autonomy, extended deterrence and strategic choices beyond Washington
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