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.
South Korea faces new U.S. security restrictions, steel tariffs implemented top officials’ impeachment rejected
South Korea’s central bank signals more rate cuts to offset weak demand, but debt and inflation risks loom large
Longer R&D hours give Samsung and SK Hynix an edge, but Lee Jae-myung’s potential win could reverse gains
Andrei Lankov and Jumin Lee analyze the political repercussions, foreign policy shifts and North Korea’s response
Acting president vows “cool-headed” response as Trump’s tariff plan threatens exporters amid global stock market decline
Government’s reliance on private funding for 90% of the project raises execution and financial concerns
DP accuses prosecutor general of failing to appeal Yoon’s release and vows to pursue impeachment if he refuses to resign
Court cites procedural errors in detention, triggering security fears and partisan battles ahead of impeachment ruling
Trump takes aim at Seoul’s trade policy, a US-ROK military exercise goes horribly wrong, and inflation raises concerns
Living costs remain high despite policy efforts, raising pressure for lawmakers to consider additional stimulus measures
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