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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 hosts trilateral trade talks with Japan and China to strengthen ties

Trilateral talks aim for economic cooperation but face hurdles in WTO reform and supply chain security

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 31, 2025
Podcast

Court drama, US auto tariffs, and worst fire in South Korea’s history — Ep. 68

Han Duck-soo returns, Lee Jae-myung is cleared, Trump hits autos and wildfires test the country’s resilience

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 28, 2025
Briefings

Trump’s 25% auto tariffs undermine KORUS, leaving South Korea flat-footed

Free trade agreement sidelined as Trump weaponizes tariffs and private sector acts without waiting for government

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 28, 2025
Briefings

Lee Jae-myung acquitted, clearing major legal hurdle to South Korea’s presidency

High Court acquits opposition leader, undercutting his rivals as Constitutional Court nears Yoon impeachment ruling

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 27, 2025
Briefings

Hyundai to invest $21 billion in US to dodge tariffs and secure market share

Conglomerate’s plan includes new EV plants, AI labs and 14,000 jobs as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are set to kick in

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 26, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s 2025 SDG Report highlights economic and social weaknesses

Weak progress on green energy, high elderly poverty and social inequality highlight structural gaps in safety net

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 25, 2025
Briefings

South Korea, Japan and China seek closer ties at trilateral ministerial summit

South Korea strengthens ties with Japan on security while engaging China on trade and maritime issues

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 24, 2025
Podcast

Another potential impeachment, interest rates and trade tensions — Ep. 67

South Korea’s opposition seeks to impeach Acting President Choi as steel tariffs and Fed policy squeeze Seoul’s economy

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 21, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s opposition moves to impeach Acting President Choi Sang-mok

Democratic Party’s push to remove Choi could trigger market volatility and political backlash

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 21, 2025
Briefings

South Korea tightens anti-dumping measures on Chinese steel imports

Beijing remains silent on Seoul’s steel tariffs, likely waiting for the outcome of Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment trial

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 20, 2025
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