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ICE raid fallout and Lee Jae-myung marks his 100 days in office — Ep. 97
The Korea Pro team unpacks the US raid on Hyundai-LG, President Lee’s first 100 days and key events to watch next week
September 12, 2025
Lee Jae-myung warns US of investment risk without visa, tariff fix
In his 100-day address, South Korean leader cautioned that continued bottlenecks will slow multibillion-dollar projects
September 12, 2025
South Korea presses US for visa reforms as ROK firms face fallout from raid
Companies urge new visa categories after ICE raid, but US politics and election pressures threaten progress
September 11, 2025
Lee Jae-myung slams 15.9% loan rates for South Korea’s most vulnerable borrowers
Rising household debt and pressure on non-bank lenders heighten concerns over risks of political intervention in lending
September 10, 2025
Lee administration announces plans for sweeping government reorganization
Overhaul would abolish prosecutor’s office and split economic ministries, risking institutional disruption
September 9, 2025
South Korea secures release deal after US raid detains 300 workers
More than 300 Koreans were detained in Georgia, revealing visa gaps and fueling doubts about US reliability as a partner
September 8, 2025
Tariffs, CPTPP, military parade and UN speech — Ep. 96
The Korea Pro team unpacks Trump’s tariff fight, Korea’s CPTPP bid, Gangneung’s drought and Lee’s global diplomacy
September 5, 2025
South Korea extends SME loan terms to 15 years, entrenching fiscal liabilities
Seoul’s move to ease burdens on shuttered firms shifts private debt risks onto state, raising sustainability questions
September 5, 2025
South Korea unveils record $193B trade insurance and $9.8B tariff relief
Lee administration reframes subsidies and loans as industrial policy, but risks moral hazard and global scrutiny
September 4, 2025
South Korea’s inflation dips to 1.7% as SK Telecom rebate skews CPI data
Food and processed goods remain elevated despite 1.7% headline rate, complicating fiscal and monetary coordination
September 3, 2025
