September 16, 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.

Podcast

Assassination attempt against opposition party chief Lee Jae-myung — Pilot Ep. 6

The Korea Pro team discusses what experts called a deteriorating political culture in South Korea

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 5, 2024
Briefings

Yoon suggests short-selling ban extension amid political tensions

The decision to extend the short-selling ban could deter foreign investors and affect the country’s economic growth

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 5, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s protest of French TV’s flag error reflects electoral sensitivity

MOFA’s challenge over incorrect flag depiction reflects domestic political tensions with elections around the corner

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 4, 2024
Briefings

Attack on main opposition leader shakes South Korean political scene

With parliamentary elections approaching, violent attack on Lee Jae-myung underscores deepening political divides

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 3, 2024
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol vows economic reforms amid South Korea’s export slump

With a 7.4% decrease in exports and general elections 100 days away, Yoon’s economic strategy faces critical tests

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 2, 2024
Briefings

North Korean leader rejects reconciliation, reunification with South Korea

Kim Jong Un’s remark complicates South Korean progressives’ inter-Korean vision, vindicates Yoon’s defense spending

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 1, 2024
Podcast

Russia floats economic retaliation, Lee Jun-seok leaves PPP — Pilot Ep. 5

The Korea Pro team discusses the latest developments in ROK-Russia relations and more

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 29, 2023
Briefings

South Korea’s export controls provoke Russian threat of retaliation

Moscow could target key energy imports and expand military cooperation with Pyongyang, straining South Korea-Russia ties

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 29, 2023
Briefings

Gender wage gap in South Korea sees modest improvement, but challenges persist

Although South Korea inches toward gender pay parity, the political landscape continues to impede full-scale progress

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 28, 2023
Briefings

South Korea ramps up smart farm exports to the Middle East

Smart farm technology finds fertile ground in Middle Eastern countries grappling with food insecurity

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 27, 2023
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