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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

Rare diplomatic window with Japan, Cabinet takes shape, KOSPI goes up — Ep. 85

Korea Pro unpacks Lee’s absence from NATO summit, Tokyo’s response, Cabinet picks and market disconnect

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 27, 2025
Briefings

South Korea deepens NATO ties with new defense industry consultative body

Lee Jae-myung signals continuity with Yoon-era strategy but European procurement bias may limit ROK firm access

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 27, 2025
Briefings

South Korean exporters face new tariffs under US steel and aluminum rules

Non-preferential origin rules expose exporters to duties even if goods meet Korea-US Free Trade Agreement standards

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 26, 2025
Podcast

Special episode with Darcie Draudt-Vejares: Lee faces a Trumpian ally — Ep. 84

Korea Pro explores how Trump’s trade policies are reshaping US–ROK alliance dynamics under Lee’s presidency

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 25, 2025
Briefings

Prime Minister nominee hearing signals how President Lee Jae-myung will govern

Democratic Party bypasses traditional scrutiny, indicating intent to consolidate control over appointments and process

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 25, 2025
Briefings

South Korea sends new trade negotiator to US to avert tariff blow to exports

Yeo Han-koo leverages past experience and networks in bid to shield Korean exporters from US protectionism

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 24, 2025
Briefings

Lee Jae-myung to skip NATO summit amid Iran crisis and domestic challenges

With Iran likely to dominate NATO discussions, Seoul prioritizes political transition and domestic issues

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 23, 2025
Podcast

Lee Jae-myung’s G7 debut, energy risks and intel pick hearing — Ep. 83

The Korea Pro team unpacks Lee’s summit diplomacy, fallout from Israel-Iran war and key Fed, BOK constraints

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 20, 2025
Briefings

South Korea unveils $22 billion extra budget to boost demand, ease debt pressure

Lee Jae-myung’s fiscal package provides short-term aid but raises fiscal concerns and offers little structural reform

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 20, 2025
Briefings

South Korea and Japan build on Yoon-era ties as US leadership recedes

As Trump skips key meetings, Seoul and Tokyo revive shuttle diplomacy to manage shared geopolitical risks

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 19, 2025
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