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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.

Podcast

Final debate jabs, Trump tariffs in court and election week preview — Ep. 79

The Korea Pro team goes over the presidential final debate and the latest update on the state of US tariffs

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 30, 2025
Briefings

Rate cut signals crisis mode as South Korea confronts US trade policy collapse

BOK forecasts just 0.8% growth for 2025 as US court ruling throws Seoul’s negotiation strategy into uncertainty

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 30, 2025
Briefings

China’s Tencent acquires 9.7% stake in SM, becoming key K-pop power broker

Chinese tech giant acquires HYBE’s stake, gaining leverage over SM’s global fan platform expansion into China

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 29, 2025
Briefings

China’s Yellow Sea no-sail zone sparks South Korea’s interagency response

No-sail zone declared in disputed EEZ area draws muted response from Seoul amid presidential transition

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 28, 2025
Briefings

South Korea launches renewable bids to align clean energy with national strategy

New rules give preference to local supply chains, expand RE100 access and reward state-developed technologies

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 27, 2025
Briefings

Lee Jae-myung calls for presidential task force to rescue South Korean economy

Centralized economic command proposed despite record stimulus and looming interest rate cut failing to boost demand

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 26, 2025
Podcast

First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78

Korea Pro examines the economic debate's key moments, competing constitutional visions and cybersecurity concerns

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 23, 2025
Briefings

South Korea launches its largest energy storage bid to bolster grid stability

Project shows how ROK may finance climate infrastructure through private capital but with public operational control

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 23, 2025
Briefings

South Korea seeks deeper role in US defense supply chain through MRO talks

Arms procurement agency seeks to anchor Korean firms in US defense logistics amid trade talks and political transition

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 22, 2025
Briefings

U.S., South Korea launch second round of tariff talks amid looming July deadline

With Lee Jae-myung leading polls, Seoul’s urgency contrasts with expected shift in trade negotiation stance

KOREA PROKOREA PROMay 21, 2025
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