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January 22, 2025

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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

Fed cuts interest rates by 0.5%, narrowing gap with South Korea

US policy rate cut may lead to exchange rate volatility, threatening South Korea’s growth and export strength

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 20, 2024
Briefings

South Korea to engage in global innovation talks with G20 nations

The country will highlight AI and biotech efforts, but limited progress on carbon goals may undercut its position

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 19, 2024
Briefings

Japan’s leadership race could set back relations with South Korea

Takaichi’s views on history may strain Seoul-Tokyo ties, while Koizumi and Ishiba offer hope for cooperation

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 18, 2024
Briefings

Yoon faces record-low approval, suggesting conservative base fracture

With public dissatisfaction rising, Yoon’s domestic agenda, including pension reform, face mounting resistance

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 17, 2024
Briefings

South Korea and China extend ferry lifespan to 15 years to stabilize routes

New agreement aims to reduce costs for operators, but safety concerns loom with aging vessels in operation

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 16, 2024
Podcast

AI in military, data privacy and illegal money lenders — Ep. 38

Jeongmin and John discuss the military AI conference, new data collection rules and a crackdown on illegal lending

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 13, 2024
Briefings

Yoon administration backs ‘flexible’ labor to boost economic growth

Efforts to restructure wage and retirement systems signal a pivot towards adaptable work hours and compensation

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 13, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s financial watchdog tightens grip on illegal money lenders

Government reforms could shrink unregulated lending but may marginalize borrowers with poor credit scores

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 12, 2024
Briefings

Fewer South Koreans marrying will likely lead to lower demand for homeownership

New data shows that only a third of young South Koreans married in 2022, a decrease from the previous year

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 11, 2024
Briefings

South Korea hosts international summit on responsible military use of AI

The two-day event includes 1.5 track talks between high-level officials and industry leaders

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 10, 2024
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