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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

Years-long SK Telecom breach draws opposition fire, international concern

Attack draws political heat at home and renewed scrutiny abroad over Seoul’s cyber security standards

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 20, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s manufacturing employment share falls to record low

Manufacturing sector's proportion of total employment drops to 15.5% despite production gains as hiring freezes persist

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 19, 2025
Podcast

Presidential race begins, ruling party drama, US-China tariff deal — Ep. 77

Korea Pro examines candidates' policy visions, party infighting, and U.S.-China trade deal's implications for Seoul

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 16, 2025
Briefings

South Korea doubles deposit cap to 100 million won amid market uncertainty

South Korea’s move covers banks, pensions, and mutual finance groups following liquidity concerns at Saemaul Geumgo

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 16, 2025
Briefings

South Korea faces sub-1% growth in 2025, signaling deepening growth malaise

State-run think tank warns fiscal limits have reached a limit as trade shocks and weak construction drag recovery

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 15, 2025
Briefings

US-China tariff truce leaves South Korea pressed for time and leverage

Seoul’s negotiators proceed blind in their trade talks with Washington as China secures broader concessions and time

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 14, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election

Lee proposes state-driven innovation and reform while Kim calls for liberalization and institutional rollback

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 13, 2025
Briefings

Kim Moon-soo clinches PPP nomination after failed attempt to install Han

Ruling party unable to mount credible electoral opposition as poll shows majority backing for Lee Jae-myung

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 12, 2025
Podcast

Kim Moon-soo rebels, Lee Jae-myung relaxes, and Czech deal collapses — Ep. 76

PPP nominee seeks court protection amid party revolt as DP steadies and KHNP faces setback abroad

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 9, 2025
Briefings

Fed pause widens BOK options but highlights Korea’s stagnation warning signs

Falling income, weak investment and poor consumption point to deeper trouble for South Korea’s economy

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 9, 2025
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