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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 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
Briefings

US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms

Samsung, LG and others could face compliance costs as origin rules harden under US trade enforcement push

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 18, 2025
Briefings

South Korea, Japan mark 60 years of ties amid signs of strategic continuity

High-level talks reflect effort to preserve momentum while deferring hard decisions on contentious bilateral issues

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 17, 2025
Briefings

Israel-Iran strikes rattle global markets ahead of Lee Jae-myung’s G7 appearance

South Korean president to address conflict in Canada as rising energy costs threaten inflation rebound

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 16, 2025
Podcast

Lee’s early diplomacy, key nominations and stock market pledges — Ep. 82

The Korea Pro team analyzes Lee’s first foreign calls, top economic picks, and court rulings as G7 summit approaches

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 13, 2025
Briefings

South Korea posts robust job rate, but gains concentrated in older workers

Healthcare and services led May’s 245,000 job gain, while construction and manufacturing continued to shrink

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 13, 2025
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