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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

South Korea’s doctors on the brink with strike over enrollment surge plans

Government and doctors clash on increasing medical school quotas amid a doctor shortage in critical areas

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 13, 2024
Briefings

Unlikely allies unite to challenge South Korea’s political duopoly

New party seeks to capture disillusioned voters from major parties, but doubts about the new entity’s longevity remain

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 12, 2024
Podcast

South Korea’s arms sale to Saudi Arabia and confusing election systems — Ep. 4

The Korea Pro team discusses sale of missile interceptors and defense technology leaks

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 9, 2024
Briefings

President Yoon’s defense of first lady in TV interview ignites backlash

Yoon’s low approval rate could deepen rifts within the ruling People Power Party and alienate voters

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 9, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s defense strategy takes flight with Saudi missile sale

The $3.2 billion missile system deal with Saudi Arabia highlights Seoul’s growing influence in the Middle East region

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 8, 2024
Briefings

Chinese chip firm’s investment in South Korea may skirt US trade restrictions

Konfoong’s Asan plant investment may signal South Korea’s chip maneuvering amid growing trade protectionism

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 7, 2024
Briefings

Samsung chief acquitted, boosting conglomerate while raising judicial suspicion

Samsung likely set for M&A revival post-acquittal, amid public and international concerns over judicial fairness

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 6, 2024
Briefings

South Korea-Russia ties worsen amid North Korea, Ukraine differences

Diplomatic spat reflects both countries’ dissatisfaction with each other, but energy trade will likely remain stable

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 5, 2024
Podcast

Female conscription debate and presidential veto of Itaewon probe bill — Ep. 3

The Korea Pro team unravels the politics behind the bill, Lee Jun-seok’s not-so-new pledge and US-ROK-Japan relations

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 2, 2024
Briefings

Bank of Korea’s steady rate aimed at curbing inflation could impact recovery

Central bank’s months-long high interest rates take a toll on South Korea’s real estate and construction industries

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 2, 2024
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