May 03, 2024

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KOREA PRO

KOREA PRO

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 seeks trade gains with UK, Lithuania amid global tensions

Seoul aims to diversify partnerships and maintain export competitiveness but risks alienating China

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 20, 2024
Briefings

South Korean envoy’s travel ban dispute fuels political turmoil before polls

Growing rift between the presidential office, corruption watchdog and ruling party leader casts a shadow on elections

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 19, 2024
Briefings

South Korea hosts democracy summit as its own democratic principles erode

Blinken’s visit comes amid growing concerns about the country’s democratic backsliding under President Yoon Suk-yeol

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 18, 2024
Podcast

Korean missionary’s Russia charges, scandalous ambassador pick — Ep. 9

A South Korean was arrested for spying in Russia & the president tapped an ex-defense minister as his envoy to Australia

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 15, 2024
Briefings

South Korea pledges significant boost for pediatric care amid doctor shortage

Government aims to tackle doctor shortage, reduce child hospitalization costs amid election season

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 15, 2024
Briefings

South Korea, Saudi Arabia deepen defense ties amid regional risks

Al-Otaibi’s visit highlights growing partnership, challenges as Seoul aims for global arms market

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 14, 2024
Briefings

Russia arrests South Korean over alleged espionage, ties likely to sour further

This marks the first time Russia has detained a South Korean citizen on spy charges, further complicating relations

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 13, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s financial regulator urges compensation for stock derivative losses

Financial Supervisory Service advisory raises concerns over effectiveness and adequacy in addressing investors’ losses

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 12, 2024
Briefings

South Korean food prices soar as agricultural, livestock costs surge in February

High agricultural inflation rates could sway voters if the government fails to stabilize costs in the coming month

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 11, 2024
Podcast

Yoon’s political chess between nurses and doctors, youth policy — Ep. 8

The Korea Pro team discusses the president’s populist tactics and the government’s ironic alliance with nurses

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 8, 2024
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