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January 23, 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

Yoon’s NATO summit engagement risks reversing progress in South Korea-China ties

South Korean president’s participation risks straining relations with Beijing, a key partner in managing North Korea

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 12, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s job market shines, but economic storm brews

Record-high employment rates mask sectoral challenges, currency pressures and opposition’s push for cash handout

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 11, 2024
Briefings

South Korea and Thailand hold first Economic Partnership Agreement negotiation

The agreement may ease labor movement, address industry shortages and reinvigorate strained cultural exchanges

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 10, 2024
Podcast

US-South Korea alliance: Resilience amid change with David Kang — Ep. 28

USC Professor David Kang on how the allies navigate challenges from nuclearization to trade amid political shifts

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 9, 2024
Briefings

Yoon’s warning: Russia-North Korea ties threaten peace in Europe and Asia

South Korean president vows to strengthen NATO cooperation, proposes joint cyber defense training

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 9, 2024
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol set to warn about Moscow-Pyongyang ties at NATO summit

Seoul to coordinate with NATO member states on countering challenges posed by growing Russia-North Korea cooperation

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 8, 2024
Podcast

Economic challenges, retiring boomers and a controversial ambassador — Ep. 27

Jeongmin and John unpack South Korea’s economic vulnerabilities and discuss the impact of an aging population

KOREA PROKOREA PROJuly 5, 2024
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
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