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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

Seoul court acquits opposition leader Lee of perjury solicitation charges

Democratic Party leader cleared of charges on pressuring witness, although he faces more major trials ahead

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 26, 2024
Briefings

South Korea weighs fiscal U-turn as Yoon’s term hits halfway mark

Seoul’s mixed messaging on supplementary budget highlights internal debate over abandoning fiscal conservatism

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 25, 2024
Podcast

Opposition legal drama, tech espionage and married women’s job numbers — Ep. 48

Korea Pro examines DP leader's sentence, THAAD probe’s fallout and the reality behind women's employment surge

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 22, 2024
Briefings

Espionage threats continue to undermine South Korea’s edge in hi-tech sectors

Leaks to China and reported smuggling incidents could harm Seoul’s R&D reputation and international collaborations

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 22, 2024
Briefings

IMF slashes South Korea’s growth outlook citing external uncertainties

Semiconductor gains can’t offset weak demand and risks from Trump’s tariffs and defense cost-sharing renegotiations

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 21, 2024
Briefings

Alleged THAAD leak by former Moon officials may intensify partisan divisions

Ruling party will likely seize on alleged Moon-era security lapses to frame opposition as weak ahead of Trump’s return

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 20, 2024
Briefings

Samsung boosts chip innovation with $14.3 billion research center in South Korea

Multi-billion dollar investment comes as Trump’s trade agenda threatens to disrupt semiconductor supply chain

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 19, 2024
Briefings

South Korea diversifies trade and diplomacy at APEC ahead of Trump’s return

Yoon Suk-yeol’s meetings focus on boosting ties with China, Japan and key resource-rich nations

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 18, 2024
Podcast

Trump’s Cabinet picks raise questions for US-ROK alliance — Ep. 47

Korea Pro analyzes how Rubio, Hegseth appointments could reshape regional security and what it means for Seoul

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 15, 2024
Briefings

Yoon eyes US and Japan cooperation on security issues as he visits Latin America

Yoon’s meeting with Biden and Ishiba to focus on North Korean troops in Russia, while Trump plans come into play

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 15, 2024
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