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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-Russia tensions escalate, but lethal weapons provision still unclear

Seoul lawmakers show rare bipartisan unity in condemning Russia, but diverge on follow-up measures

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 22, 2024
Briefings

South Korea prepares for major capital inflows with global bond index entry

With FTSE WGBI entry set for 2025, finance minister’s overseas trip focuses on ensuring smooth investment influx

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 21, 2024
Podcast

Han Kang’s Nobel win and South Korea’s diplomatic balancing act — Ep. 43

The Korea Pro team discusses South Korea’s soft power as Yoon Suk-yeol grapples with regional diplomacy

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 18, 2024
Briefings

South Korea introduces tougher penalties to combat high-tech sector leaks

New initiative aims to prevent leaks, but past failures raise doubts about the effectiveness of tougher penalties

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 18, 2024
Briefings

Hyundai Mobis expands EV manufacturing in Slovakia with $257 million investment

New facility aims to boost production of Power Electric systems as European automakers face shifting market conditions

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 17, 2024
Briefings

South Korean trade sees volume growth despite export and import price declines

Lower prices fuel trade in the short term, but external risks, including China and oil prices, could reverse gains

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 16, 2024
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol taps former chief of staff as ambassador to China

Kim Dae-ki faces economic challenges and balancing South Korea’s relations with China and the US

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 15, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s cosmetics exports hit $7.4 billion but lag behind French giants

Despite growth in the U.S. and Japan, South Korea’s beauty industry faces stiff competition from global leaders

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 14, 2024
Podcast

South Korea’s ASEAN push and economic diplomacy in action — Ep. 42

Yoon’s strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia and South Korea’s entry into a major bond index signal economic ambition

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 11, 2024
Briefings

South Korea and ASEAN deepen ties through comprehensive strategic partnership

New strategic partnership prioritizes innovation in AI, green energy and resilience in global supply chains

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 11, 2024
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