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

South Korea to triple prison sentences to battle unprecedented tech leaks

New legal initiatives aim to fortify South Korea’s technological edge against foreign espionage

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 22, 2024
Podcast

South Korea ponders joining Red Sea conflict and Taiwan elections — Ep. 1

The Korea Pro team discusses ROK joining coalition against Houthis, and some Koreans’ reactions to Taiwan’s elections

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 19, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s rival parties propose actions to reverse low birthrate amid doubts

Financial incentives alone will not likely tackle deep-rooted cultural norms that impede birthrate improvement

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 19, 2024
Briefings

Yoon’s tax reform proposals face partisan gridlock amid national debt concerns

South Korean president’s tax vision comes amid increasing national debt and reduced tax revenue, faces political reality

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 18, 2024
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol pushes for delay in industrial safety law amid SME struggles

With general elections looming, time is running out to delay full implementation of the Serious Accident Punishment Act

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 17, 2024
Briefings

South Korea bets on semiconductor mega cluster for global edge

Mega cluster investment promises economic growth but faces opposition party scrutiny amid need for nuclear power

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 16, 2024
Briefings

South Korea maintains oil, LNG stability amid Middle East tensions

Industry ministry secures energy supplies while navigating upcoming general elections and debt-laden energy companies

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 15, 2024
Podcast

Challenges of Korean film industry, aftermath of knife attack — Pilot Ep. 7

Korea Pro discusses how ROK movie industry suffered from low profitability, controversy surrounding criminal identities

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 12, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s central bank holds rates steady amid inflation concerns

BOK’s decision to maintain 3.5% base rate aims to bolster economic growth amid potential global monetary shifts

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 12, 2024
Briefings

Yoon’s new economic security adviser appointment emphasizes trade with China

The appointment of Wang Yun-jong, a China economy expert, signals Seoul’s intent to balance its technology diplomacy

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 11, 2024
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