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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

China’s export restrictions test South Korea’s supply chain resilience

Seoul races to secure essential minerals, but continuing trend of Chinese export restrictions exposes vulnerabilities

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 25, 2023
Podcast

Justice minister resigns, tapped to lead ruling People Power Party — Pilot Ep. 4

The Korea Pro team discusses latest leadership reshuffle and the peculiar confirmation hearing culture in South Korea

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 22, 2023
Briefings

South Korea’s ruling party picks justice minister as interim leader amid unease

With elections looming, the People Power Party’s choice of Han brings high expectations and internal party concerns

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 22, 2023
Briefings

South Korean political parties strike deal on 2024 budget amid election pressure

Ruling and opposition unite over national budget, focusing on R&D and regional projects in pre-election move

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 21, 2023
Briefings

Yoon taps two veteran diplomats for intelligence and foreign ministry posts

Appointing Cho Tae-yong and Cho Tae-yul indicates administration’s emphasis on regional security and global diplomacy

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 20, 2023
Briefings

BOK’s digital currency experiment reflects global trend, faces challenges

BOK’s collaboration with LG CNS on CBDC development aims to streamline finance amid monetary policy concerns

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 19, 2023
Briefings

Washington and Seoul rush to cement nuclear pact before 2024 US elections

Joint nuclear guidelines aim for completion by mid-2024, addressing North Korean threats and US election uncertainties

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 18, 2023
Podcast

South Korea’s immigration dilemma, Yoon’s Netherlands state visit — Pilot Ep. 3

Korea Pro discusses the problem of racial profiling at ROK airport security amid concerns about undocumented migrants

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 15, 2023
Briefings

South Korea eases foreign investors’ access to domestic securities amid risks

New policy ends foreign investor registration but raises concerns over market stability and control

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 15, 2023
Briefings

South Korea’s ruling party faces leadership void as Kim Gi-hyeon resigns

Resignation of PPP leader just months before general elections stirs concerns over the party’s electoral viability

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 14, 2023
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