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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.

Briefings

South Korea bets on semiconductor mega cluster for global edge

Mega cluster investment promises economic growth but faces opposition party scrutiny amid need for nuclear power

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 16, 2024
Briefings

South Korea maintains oil, LNG stability amid Middle East tensions

Industry ministry secures energy supplies while navigating upcoming general elections and debt-laden energy companies

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 15, 2024
Podcast

Challenges of Korean film industry, aftermath of knife attack — Pilot Ep. 7

Korea Pro discusses how ROK movie industry suffered from low profitability, controversy surrounding criminal identities

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 12, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s central bank holds rates steady amid inflation concerns

BOK’s decision to maintain 3.5% base rate aims to bolster economic growth amid potential global monetary shifts

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 12, 2024
Briefings

Yoon’s new economic security adviser appointment emphasizes trade with China

The appointment of Wang Yun-jong, a China economy expert, signals Seoul’s intent to balance its technology diplomacy

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 11, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s major builder turns to asset collateral amid soaring debts

Faced with debt, Taeyoung Engineering & Construction Company stakes SBS and TY Holdings shares to win creditor trust

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 10, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s foreign minister nominee eyes balanced diplomacy amid tensions

Foreign minister nominee Cho Tae-yul aims to balance China relations, uphold U.S. alliance in proposed policy

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 9, 2024
Briefings

South Korea investigates banks on risky investment sales

Financial watchdog scrutinizes major institutions over selling high-risk securities linked to Chinese stocks

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 8, 2024
Podcast

Assassination attempt against opposition party chief Lee Jae-myung — Pilot Ep. 6

The Korea Pro team discusses what experts called a deteriorating political culture in South Korea

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 5, 2024
Briefings

Yoon suggests short-selling ban extension amid political tensions

The decision to extend the short-selling ban could deter foreign investors and affect the country’s economic growth

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 5, 2024
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