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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 Korean court overturns Yoon’s detention on technicality amid legal chaos

Court cites procedural errors in detention, triggering security fears and partisan battles ahead of impeachment ruling

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 7, 2025
Podcast

Tariff battles, botched military drill and South Korea’s inflation woes — Ep. 64

Trump takes aim at Seoul’s trade policy, a US-ROK military exercise goes horribly wrong, and inflation raises concerns

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 7, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s inflation slows, but households struggle with rising expenses

Living costs remain high despite policy efforts, raising pressure for lawmakers to consider additional stimulus measures

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 7, 2025
Briefings

Trump targets South Korea on trade, tariffs and security in fiery speech

Despite free trade agreement, Seoul may face new trade barriers as US redefines reciprocal tariffs and security costs

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 6, 2025
Briefings

South Korean firms face fallout as North American trade war escalates

US tariffs on Canada and Mexico threaten Korean auto, battery and electronics exports reliant on North American hubs

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 5, 2025
Briefings

Polls show Democratic Party pulling ahead as conservative scandal widens

Allegations of illegal election meddling deepen conservative crisis, leaving no clear challenger to Lee Jae-myung

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 4, 2025
Month In Review

South Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Feb. 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for March 2025

Briefings

Choi’s March 1 address warns of US and China pressures on South Korea’s future

Acting president urges stronger economic and security autonomy as Trump pushes tariffs and Beijing tightens influence

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 3, 2025
Podcast

Yoon’s final defense and China’s warning to South Korea — Ep. 63

The Korea Pro team unpacks Yoon’s closing argument, Beijing’s diplomatic warning and Han Dong-hoon’s political ambitions

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 28, 2025
Briefings

Choi legally obligated to appoint justice, but court ruling lacks enforcement

With no clear enforcement and an election looming, political calculations may influence Ma Eun-hyuk’s appointment

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 28, 2025
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