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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

Bank of Korea official’s rate-hike hint sparks controversy and market reaction

Yoo Sang-dae says BOK should start considering rate hikes as inflation risks mount amid extended Iran war

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 6, 2026
Briefings

Samsung Electronics union faces mass exodus after chips, smartphone sector feud

Over 2,500 members quit as bonus demands favoring semiconductor workers alienate the non-chip workforce ahead of strike

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 5, 2026
Briefings

U.S. troop cut order in Germany stokes fears of USFK drawdown in South Korea

Hegseth orders withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany within six months to a year

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 4, 2026
Podcast

Yoon sentencing push, Coupang sovereignty row and KF-21 concerns — Ep. 130

Legal developments in Seoul meet US pressure over Coupang and debate over South Korea’s defense industrial priorities

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 1, 2026
Briefings

South Korea flags market vigilance after Fed hold, war risks

Finance ministry cites FX volatility and energy-driven uncertainty, says banks can withstand stress scenarios

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 1, 2026
Month In Review

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

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to 24, 2026, and key outlook for May 2026

John LeeJohn Lee | Joon Ha Park | KOREA PROApril 30, 2026
Briefings

South Korea, Qatar shift ties toward capital-backed tech investment push

Seoul seeks to link manufacturing and AI capabilities with Qatari capital but faces geopolitical and financial risks

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 30, 2026
Briefings

South Korea to begin global minimum tax filings for multinationals from May 1

Move brings first enforcement phase of 15% minimum tax, covering most large Korean firms and foreign subsidiaries

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 29, 2026
Briefings

South Korea moves to build voluntary carbon market with new law, exchange

Policy aims to convert emissions cuts into tradable assets, but success depends on demand and international recognition

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 28, 2026
Briefings

South Korea pegs May oil imports at 87% of normal amid supply strain

Seoul secures alternative crude flows but flags petrochemical and construction bottlenecks as war disruptions persist

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 27, 2026
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