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Lee Jae-myung’s G7 debut, energy risks and intel pick hearing — Ep. 83
The Korea Pro team unpacks Lee’s summit diplomacy, fallout from Israel-Iran war and key Fed, BOK constraints
June 20, 2025
South Korea unveils $22 billion extra budget to boost demand, ease debt pressure
Lee Jae-myung’s fiscal package provides short-term aid but raises fiscal concerns and offers little structural reform
June 20, 2025
South Korea and Japan build on Yoon-era ties as US leadership recedes
As Trump skips key meetings, Seoul and Tokyo revive shuttle diplomacy to manage shared geopolitical risks
June 19, 2025
US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms
Samsung, LG and others could face compliance costs as origin rules harden under US trade enforcement push
June 18, 2025
South Korea, Japan mark 60 years of ties amid signs of strategic continuity
High-level talks reflect effort to preserve momentum while deferring hard decisions on contentious bilateral issues
June 17, 2025
Israel-Iran strikes rattle global markets ahead of Lee Jae-myung’s G7 appearance
South Korean president to address conflict in Canada as rising energy costs threaten inflation rebound
June 16, 2025
Lee’s early diplomacy, key nominations and stock market pledges — Ep. 82
The Korea Pro team analyzes Lee’s first foreign calls, top economic picks, and court rulings as G7 summit approaches
June 13, 2025
South Korea posts robust job rate, but gains concentrated in older workers
Healthcare and services led May’s 245,000 job gain, while construction and manufacturing continued to shrink
June 13, 2025
South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung pledges sweeping crackdown on stock abuses
President vows harsh penalties for illicit trading, promises reforms to tackle Korea discount and restore investor trust
June 12, 2025
Lee Jae-myung, Xi Jinping diverge on tone and substance in first phone call
South Korea presses for reciprocal cooperation while Beijing stresses “core interests” and regional stability
June 11, 2025
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