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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.

Podcast

Interest rates, COVID surge and corporate hiring shifts — Ep. 35

BOK holds rates amid soaring household debt; COVID cases rise as conglomerates adapt hiring to aging workforce

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 23, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s central bank holds rates steady for 13th consecutive time

Household debt at record $1.42 trillion drives Bank of Korea’s decision to hold rates ahead of U.S. Fed action

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 23, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s job numbers grew in first quarter but COVID-19 surge casts shadow

Health and welfare job growth reflects demographic trends, but surging virus could derail economic recovery

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 22, 2024
Briefings

ROK-Shandong meeting signals Seoul’s intent to improve ties with China

South Korean trade negotiator and Shandong governor explore cooperation in supply chains, investment and new industries

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 21, 2024
Briefings

South Korean banks hike mortgage rates amid surging household debt

Despite rate hikes, expectations of higher property prices will likely keep driving loan demand among borrowers

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 20, 2024
Briefings

Trilateral cooperation marks first anniversary amid leadership changes

U.S., South Korea and Japan celebrate progress, but Yoon likely to focus on economic cooperation to ensure durability

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 19, 2024
Podcast

Yoon’s defense reshuffle and EV battery disclosure — Ep. 34

New appointments signal foreign policy priorities; voluntary disclosure of EV battery info raises concerns

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 16, 2024
Briefings

Yoon’s Liberation Day speech sidesteps Japan, hints at unification by absorption

Independence groups boycott Yoon’s Liberation Day celebration that focused on North Korea instead of Japan

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 16, 2024
Briefings

Japanese Prime Minister won’t seek reelection amid scandals, low approval

South Korea will closely monitor transition, seeking continuity in hard-won progress toward improved bilateral ties

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 15, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s cybersecurity law revisions may be too little too late

New regulations mandate quick reporting, but recent breaches expose critical gaps in South Korea’s cyber defenses

KOREA PROKOREA PROAugust 14, 2024
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