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January 22, 2025

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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

US court overturns ruling on South Korea’s electricity rates as subsidy

South Korea wins legal battle but must brace for trade policy changes under Trump’s second presidency

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 19, 2024
Briefings

Han Duck-soo pushes for swift 2025 budget execution amid fiscal uncertainty

Acting president signals front-loaded spending to ease political and market volatility amid cuts to contingency reserves

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 18, 2024
Briefings

South Korea pushes back against EU’s carbon border adjustment rules

Small businesses and supply chains face mounting challenges under new EU climate regulations set to launch in 2026

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 17, 2024
Briefings

Acting President caught in crossfire between opposition and ruling parties

Veiled threats, opposition party’s demands and ruling party’s pressure leave Han Duck-soo in a precarious position

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 16, 2024
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol impeached as South Korea plunges into political uncertainty

National Assembly votes to remove president after martial law fallout, with Constitutional Court set to decide his fate

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 14, 2024
Podcast

Yoon defends martial law as South Korea’s political crisis deepens — Ep. 52

Korea Pro analyzes the president’s dramatic address and its implications for impeachment, governance and stability

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 13, 2024
Briefings

Cho Kuk sentenced as impeachment threat against Yoon enters critical stage

Opposition remains intact after Cho’s removal, with impeachment proceedings likely to intensify political gridlock

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 13, 2024
Briefings

Bank of Korea announces major reform to benchmark interest rates for 2025

The new system ties benchmarks to transaction-based rates, enhancing stability and aligning with global trends

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 12, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s finance ministry pledges liquidity measures to calm market fears

Opposition passes historic budget cuts, raising concerns over fiscal stability and investor confidence

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 11, 2024
Briefings

South Korea holds supply chain talks with China amid domestic chaos

South Korea moves to protect critical supply chains amid China’s export controls on US-bound materials

KOREA PROKOREA PRODecember 10, 2024
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