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.
As trainee doctors continue their walkout despite return-to-work deadline, the government weighs punitive responses
The Korea Pro team discusses the ongoing medical standoff, Lee Nak-yon's centrism, and historical revisionism
As birth rates plummet, the implications for education, health and politics grow dire
Han Dong-hoon’s pledge to combat climate change recognizes issue as critical for nation’s economic growth
Amid looming parliamentary elections, land release strategy aims to bolster high-tech industrial growth
Increased Eximbank fund aims to aid ROK defense firms in securing large-scale defense contracts, but risks remain
Implications of ‘big tent’ party breakup, controversy over nationwide doctors' strike and freedom of speech concerns
Plan to replace conservation areas with tech hubs likely to spark debate on economic benefits versus environmental costs
Yoon’s decision not to appoint new minister likely a nod to campaign pledge to abolish ministry and young male voters
Disagreements on election strategy and policy between defunct NRP co-leaders disrupt plans to challenge major parties
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