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December 25, 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.

Podcast

A ROK political bromance ended by a Dior purse, Trump risk — Ep. 2

Korea Pro team discusses riff between ruling party leader and Yoon Suk-yeol over First Lady’s scandal

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 26, 2024
Briefings

South Korea ramps up drone production amid North’s advances

Seoul’s advanced MUAVs will aid South Korea counter the DPRK’s drones but could cause tensions with US over competition

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 26, 2024
Briefings

South Korea bets big on webtoons, equity questions surface

South Korea sets ambitious targets but faces concerns over uneven industry support

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 25, 2024
Briefings

South Korea sees decline in union membership amid confrontation with government

A decade of union growth comes to a halt in the face of strong political opposition and deteriorating public perception

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 24, 2024
Briefings

Rift between president and ruling party chief surfaces as general elections loom

Presidential office’s request for Han Dong-hoon’s resignation underscores growing divide in People Power Party

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 23, 2024
Briefings

South Korea to triple prison sentences to battle unprecedented tech leaks

New legal initiatives aim to fortify South Korea’s technological edge against foreign espionage

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 22, 2024
Podcast

South Korea ponders joining Red Sea conflict and Taiwan elections — Ep. 1

The Korea Pro team discusses ROK joining coalition against Houthis, and some Koreans’ reactions to Taiwan’s elections

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 19, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s rival parties propose actions to reverse low birthrate amid doubts

Financial incentives alone will not likely tackle deep-rooted cultural norms that impede birthrate improvement

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 19, 2024
Briefings

Yoon’s tax reform proposals face partisan gridlock amid national debt concerns

South Korean president’s tax vision comes amid increasing national debt and reduced tax revenue, faces political reality

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 18, 2024
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol pushes for delay in industrial safety law amid SME struggles

With general elections looming, time is running out to delay full implementation of the Serious Accident Punishment Act

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 17, 2024
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