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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 cracks down on risky bank investments with tough new regulations

High-risk structured products will face stricter sales rules, tougher oversight and investor protection measures

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 27, 2025
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South Korea boosts tech export restrictions, softens stance on Russia

MOTIE tightens control on advanced tech, signals nuanced position by easing humanitarian medical exports to Moscow

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 26, 2025
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South Korea to resume short selling in March but market risks remain high

After a 17-month ban, short selling will resume with new oversight measures, but concerns remain over policy consistency

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 25, 2025
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South Korea publishes Korean-Language GCC FTA text for public review

As Trump’s tariffs hit global trade, Seoul’s deal with the Gulf states offers relief in the form of cheaper oil and gas

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 24, 2025
Podcast

Han Duck-soo’s testimony and South Korea’s diplomatic reckoning — Ep. 62

The Korea Pro team dissects how South Korea is navigating its most complex geopolitical and domestic challenges yet

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 21, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s consumer sentiment rises in February but data masks bigger dangers

Despite rebound from December’s lows, weak job growth, inflation risks and external threats keep South Koreans cautious

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 21, 2025
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South Korea unveils $254 billion export rescue plan amid rising protectionism

Government aid may cushion the blow, but it cannot reverse global trade fragmentation or prevent a prolonged downturn

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 20, 2025
Briefings

Czech nuclear deal puts South Korea’s energy ambitions to the ultimate test

With a confidential Westinghouse settlement in place, Seoul’s nuclear push now depends on pricing, politics and demand

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 19, 2025
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South Korea’s 2025 budget overview ignores looming fiscal storm and debt risks

Seoul expects stability, but corporate debt, external headwinds and additional stimulus may derail fiscal plans

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 18, 2025
Briefings

US and South Korea reaffirm alliance as trade and security tensions mount

Cho Tae-yul meets top US officials and lawmakers as Seoul weighs economic and security trade-offs under Trump

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 17, 2025
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