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January 22, 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.

Podcast

Trump’s Inauguration, nuclear deals and South Korea’s legal battles — Ep. 56

The Korea Pro team discusses the latest nuclear energy pact, legal chaos and business ties at Trump’s inauguration

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 10, 2025
Briefings

Patients face higher costs as South Korea overhauls health insurance policies

Non-reimbursed services like manual therapy will see out-of-pocket costs rise to 90 to 95% under new healthcare reforms

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 10, 2025
Briefings

Seoul expands ASEAN partnerships ahead of Trump’s White House return

New initiatives target digital growth, climate action and workforce development to bolster trade links

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 9, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s financial plans aim to stabilize a wobbling economy

FSC aims to tackle low consumption, export challenges and political instability as Yoon’s impeachment shakes markets

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 8, 2025
Briefings

Stronger oversight aims to fix flaws in South Korea’s mutual credit institutions

New rules impose stricter oversight on Saemaul Geumgo while expanding liquidity and governance controls

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 7, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s security service faces backlash over blocking Yoon arrest warrant

Acting president’s silence and opposition calls for PSS reform escalate political and institutional tensions

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 6, 2025
Podcast

Institutional rot and crisis: South Korea’s leadership vacuum — Ep. 55

The Korea Pro team unpacks the impasse over Yoon Suk-yeol’s arrest and implications for Seoul’s political stability

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 3, 2025
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol’s supporters block arrest attempt in standoff with law enforcement

Protesters rally outside impeached president’s residence as court-ordered arrest warrant nears execution deadlin

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 3, 2025
Briefings

South Korea launches new law to shield businesses from trade shocks

Expanded eligibility and forward-looking programs aim to protect industries from digital and supply chain shifts

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 2, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s acting president appoints justices as Yoon Suk-yeol faces arrest

Choi Sang-mok appoints justices as Yoon’s legal battle escalates and presidential security may challenge warrant

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 1, 2025
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