September 19, 2024

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KOREA PRO

KOREA PRO

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

Bank of Korea’s steady rate aimed at curbing inflation could impact recovery

Central bank’s months-long high interest rates take a toll on South Korea’s real estate and construction industries

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 2, 2024
Briefings

IMF’s improved forecast for South Korea belies economic realities

Growth projection conflicts with manufacturing sector’s decline, SME export woes and intensifying global conflicts

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 1, 2024
Briefings

Yoon’s veto on Itaewon bill stirs controversy ahead of parliamentary elections

Move could sow discontent among voters toward the president and the ruling party, already suffering low approval ratings

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 31, 2024
Briefings

Minor opposition party floats military duty for women seeking public sector jobs

Lee Jun-seok’s proposal to mandate military service for women collides with fading allure of public sector jobs

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 30, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s financial regulator takes aim at accounting malpractice

Financial Supervisory Service to intensify audit of order-based industries amid concerns over non-performing loans

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 29, 2024
Podcast

A ROK political bromance ended by a Dior purse, Trump risk — Ep. 2

Korea Pro team discusses riff between ruling party leader and Yoon Suk-yeol over First Lady’s scandal

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 26, 2024
Briefings

South Korea ramps up drone production amid North’s advances

Seoul’s advanced MUAVs will aid South Korea counter the DPRK’s drones but could cause tensions with US over competition

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 26, 2024
Briefings

South Korea bets big on webtoons, equity questions surface

South Korea sets ambitious targets but faces concerns over uneven industry support

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 25, 2024
Briefings

South Korea sees decline in union membership amid confrontation with government

A decade of union growth comes to a halt in the face of strong political opposition and deteriorating public perception

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 24, 2024
Briefings

Rift between president and ruling party chief surfaces as general elections loom

Presidential office’s request for Han Dong-hoon’s resignation underscores growing divide in People Power Party

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 23, 2024
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