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January 21, 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.

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
Briefings

South Korean president faces historic arrest warrant over rebellion charges

Investigators accuse Yoon of declaring martial law and ordering illegal actions, sparking legal and political turmoil

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 31, 2024
Briefings

Flight crash leaves 179 dead in South Korea’s worst aviation tragedy in years

Acting President Choi Sang-mok faces intense scrutiny amid recovery efforts and ongoing political instability

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 30, 2024
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