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January 22, 2025

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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

Economic slowdown drives Bank of Korea to surprise second rate cut

Lowered growth forecasts and global uncertainties push South Korea’s central bank to prioritize stimulus over stability

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 29, 2024
Briefings

South Korean third-quarter birthrate rebounds after over a decade of slowdown

Pandemic-delayed marriages and shifting social attitudes likely driving the trend

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 28, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s economic vulnerability rises amid worsening business confidence

Trade dependence spikes as business outlook hits historic lows amid US President-elect Trump's tariff plans

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 27, 2024
Briefings

Seoul court acquits opposition leader Lee of perjury solicitation charges

Democratic Party leader cleared of charges on pressuring witness, although he faces more major trials ahead

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 26, 2024
Briefings

South Korea weighs fiscal U-turn as Yoon’s term hits halfway mark

Seoul’s mixed messaging on supplementary budget highlights internal debate over abandoning fiscal conservatism

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 25, 2024
Podcast

Opposition legal drama, tech espionage and married women’s job numbers — Ep. 48

Korea Pro examines DP leader's sentence, THAAD probe’s fallout and the reality behind women's employment surge

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 22, 2024
Briefings

Espionage threats continue to undermine South Korea’s edge in hi-tech sectors

Leaks to China and reported smuggling incidents could harm Seoul’s R&D reputation and international collaborations

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 22, 2024
Briefings

IMF slashes South Korea’s growth outlook citing external uncertainties

Semiconductor gains can’t offset weak demand and risks from Trump’s tariffs and defense cost-sharing renegotiations

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 21, 2024
Briefings

Alleged THAAD leak by former Moon officials may intensify partisan divisions

Ruling party will likely seize on alleged Moon-era security lapses to frame opposition as weak ahead of Trump’s return

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 20, 2024
Briefings

Samsung boosts chip innovation with $14.3 billion research center in South Korea

Multi-billion dollar investment comes as Trump’s trade agenda threatens to disrupt semiconductor supply chain

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 19, 2024
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