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October 10, 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

Yoon faces record-low approval, suggesting conservative base fracture

With public dissatisfaction rising, Yoon’s domestic agenda, including pension reform, face mounting resistance

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 17, 2024
Briefings

South Korea and China extend ferry lifespan to 15 years to stabilize routes

New agreement aims to reduce costs for operators, but safety concerns loom with aging vessels in operation

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 16, 2024
Podcast

AI in military, data privacy and illegal money lenders — Ep. 38

Jeongmin and John discuss the military AI conference, new data collection rules and a crackdown on illegal lending

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 13, 2024
Briefings

Yoon administration backs ‘flexible’ labor to boost economic growth

Efforts to restructure wage and retirement systems signal a pivot towards adaptable work hours and compensation

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 13, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s financial watchdog tightens grip on illegal money lenders

Government reforms could shrink unregulated lending but may marginalize borrowers with poor credit scores

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 12, 2024
Briefings

Fewer South Koreans marrying will likely lead to lower demand for homeownership

New data shows that only a third of young South Koreans married in 2022, a decrease from the previous year

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 11, 2024
Briefings

South Korea hosts international summit on responsible military use of AI

The two-day event includes 1.5 track talks between high-level officials and industry leaders

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 10, 2024
Briefings

South Korea freezes national health insurance premiums for second year

Businesses and citizens benefit from stable premiums, but long-term sustainability concerns continue to grow

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 9, 2024
Podcast

Diplomatic faux pas, challenging trade deals and deepfakes — Ep. 37

Kim Tae-hyo says the quiet part aloud, Korea seeks to import Australian lithium, and KHNP’s nuclear deal is in trouble

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 6, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s growth stalls in Q2 amid rising import costs and weak demand

Economic slowdown in Q2 doesn’t appear to change central bank’s cautious optimism about modest recovery prospects

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 6, 2024
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