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December 24, 2024

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Briefings

Yoon calls for flexibility in trainee doctor license suspension

Ruling party leader’s meeting with medical professors prompts government to reconsider stance

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 25, 2024
Podcast

Power struggles, unlikely alliances, and election surprises — Ep. 10

Yoon & Han’s power struggle, Lee & Cho’s rivalry, and a Seoul district becomes an election battleground

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 22, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s soft landing plan faces headwinds amid Fed rate freeze

BOK’s warning and Fed’s rate freeze decision put pressure on South Korean government’s soft landing efforts

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 22, 2024
Briefings

Senior presidential aide resigns over intimidating remarks to journalists

Hwang Sang-moo’s comments to journalists raise concerns as country hosts Summit for Democracy

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 21, 2024
Briefings

South Korea seeks trade gains with UK, Lithuania amid global tensions

Seoul aims to diversify partnerships and maintain export competitiveness but risks alienating China

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 20, 2024
Briefings

South Korean envoy’s travel ban dispute fuels political turmoil before polls

Growing rift between the presidential office, corruption watchdog and ruling party leader casts a shadow on elections

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 19, 2024
Briefings

South Korea hosts democracy summit as its own democratic principles erode

Blinken’s visit comes amid growing concerns about the country’s democratic backsliding under President Yoon Suk-yeol

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 18, 2024
Podcast

Korean missionary’s Russia charges, scandalous ambassador pick — Ep. 9

A South Korean was arrested for spying in Russia & the president tapped an ex-defense minister as his envoy to Australia

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 15, 2024
Briefings

South Korea pledges significant boost for pediatric care amid doctor shortage

Government aims to tackle doctor shortage, reduce child hospitalization costs amid election season

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 15, 2024
Briefings

South Korea, Saudi Arabia deepen defense ties amid regional risks

Al-Otaibi’s visit highlights growing partnership, challenges as Seoul aims for global arms market

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 14, 2024
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