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November 22, 2024

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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.

Briefings

US Treasury’s China restrictions may squeeze South Korean corporations’ profits

South Korean tech firms with subsidiaries in the US may face new costs and growth limits under the latest restrictions

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 30, 2024
Briefings

Japan’s ruling party’s election defeat may impact relations with South Korea

If Sanae Takaichi successfully challenges Shigeru Ishiba's leadership, ROK-Japan relations will likely enter rocky phase

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 29, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s energy security at risk as Israel-Iran conflict raises oil risks

Inflation control and rate cuts under strain as South Korea prepares for volatility in energy and financial markets

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 28, 2024
Podcast

Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44

The Korea Pro team discusses Polish drone deployment and this week's major electricity price spike for major companies

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 25, 2024
Briefings

IMF maintains Korea’s 2024 growth at 2.5%, cuts 2025 forecast to 2.2%

Per capita GDP expected to reach $36,132 this year, surpassing Asian competitors amid fiscal concerns

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 25, 2024
Briefings

South Korea hikes electricity price for industrial giants amid financial crisis

Large firms face 10.2% rate increase while residential and commercial rates remain frozen

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 24, 2024
Briefings

South Korea announces potential weapons provision for Ukraine

The move comes after ROK confirmed North Korea has deployed troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 23, 2024
Briefings

South Korea-Russia tensions escalate, but lethal weapons provision still unclear

Seoul lawmakers show rare bipartisan unity in condemning Russia, but diverge on follow-up measures

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 22, 2024
Briefings

South Korea prepares for major capital inflows with global bond index entry

With FTSE WGBI entry set for 2025, finance minister’s overseas trip focuses on ensuring smooth investment influx

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 21, 2024
Podcast

Han Kang’s Nobel win and South Korea’s diplomatic balancing act — Ep. 43

The Korea Pro team discusses South Korea’s soft power as Yoon Suk-yeol grapples with regional diplomacy

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 18, 2024
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