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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

South Korea eases FTA rules to bring in Canadian crude oil supply

Alberta deal removes origin barriers and cuts tariffs, adding flexibility but not replacing core Middle East imports

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 22, 2026
Briefings

South Korea-India summit tests whether ‘potential’ can finally deliver results

New committee and trade targets signal intent, but structural barriers still cloud implementation outlook

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 21, 2026
Briefings

South Korea, Europe expand FTA into supply chains and economic security

Seoul and Brussels deepen cooperation on tech and minerals while disputes over market access and regulation persist

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 20, 2026
Podcast

Smart regulation push, Middle East diplomacy and defense continuity — Ep. 128

Vague reform agenda unfolds alongside oil supply efforts and continued U.S.-ROK coordination on defense

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 17, 2026
Briefings

South Korea seeks oil cooperation with Brazil, Mexico amid supply risks

Seoul expands outreach to Latin America as it looks to secure crude beyond Middle East routes disrupted by conflict

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 17, 2026
Briefings

KOSPI tops 6,000 as markets reprice risk despite Iran war tensions

Foreign inflows and falling oil prices drive rally, but energy constraints and supply risks continue to shape outlook

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 16, 2026
Briefings

South Korea’s research sector grows, but structural limits persist

Government data shows rising revenue and firms, but talent shortages and weak scale constrain innovation capacity

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 15, 2026
Briefings

South Korea and Poland upgrade ties as defense, industrial links deepen

Leaders elevate relations to comprehensive strategic partnership anchored in arms deals and supply chain cooperation

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 14, 2026
Briefings

South Korea braces for prolonged disruption after US-Iran talks fail

Seoul keeps emergency measures in place, warning energy, logistics recovery will lag even if diplomacy resumes

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 13, 2026
Podcast

Semiconductor surge, security shifts and Middle East risks — Ep. 127

Short-term gains for Korean chipmakers as energy shocks, defense reforms and Iran tensions raise uncertainty

KOREA PROKOREA PROApril 10, 2026
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