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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.

Briefings

Chinese ambassador’s exit signals potential reset in Seoul-Beijing ties

Xing Haiming’s controversial tenure ends as recent diplomatic activities hint at Beijing’s shifting approach to Seoul

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 5, 2024
Briefings

South Korea announces comprehensive aid plan for small businesses

New support measures include loan extensions and increased funding, diverging from opposition’s universal payment plan

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 4, 2024
Briefings

South Korea unveils $1.44 billion plan to bolster smart, clean shipbuilding tech

Despite massive investment, China’s cost competitiveness and capacity threaten South Korea’s global market share

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 3, 2024
Briefings

South Korea to bolster safety for foreign workers after deadly factory blaze

Government plans July announcement of measures following Hwaseong fire that killed 23, including 18 foreign workers

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 2, 2024
Briefings

South Korea tackles mental health with counseling vouchers amid challenges

Project provides professional help, but overprescription of antidepressants and low insurance payments may hinder impact

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 1, 2024
Podcast

Opposition wins committee leadership, lithium factory fire tragedy — Ep. 26

Jeongmin and John discuss domestic politics and a deadly industrial accident that took the lives of dozens of workers

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 28, 2024
Briefings

South Korea to lead global critical mineral supply chain security group

Chairing the Minerals Security Partnership, Seoul aims to influence policies and boost cooperation

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 28, 2024
Briefings

South Korea, Japan agree to boost ties amid global challenges at finance talks

Finance ministers of both countries welcome bilateral cooperation amid global economic recovery and uncertainties

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 27, 2024
Briefings

South Korean conservatives revive nuclear weapons talk amid regional tensions

Ruling party leadership race fuels debate on nuclear armament despite US efforts to strengthen extended deterrence

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 26, 2024
Briefings

Freedom Edge trilateral exercise looms as North Korea-Russia partnership grows

US, South Korea and Japan pledge stronger cooperation while warning of threats to regional stability

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 25, 2024
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