May 04, 2024

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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

Former South Korean defense minister’s appointment as envoy sparks controversy

Lee Jong-sup’s nomination draws criticism as he faces allegations, travel ban in marine death case

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 8, 2024
Briefings

US, South Korea name negotiators for contentious defense cost-sharing deal

Trump’s potential return to White House adds urgency to concluding deal before US presidential election

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 7, 2024
Briefings

US and South Korea discuss chip cooperation amid long-term industry concerns

Facing a shrinking global market share, Seoul seeks cooperation with US to fortify chip sector resilience

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 6, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s striking doctors face license suspensions

Approval gains for president and ruling party bolster plans against doctors, hinting at long-term healthcare impact

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 5, 2024
Briefings

Ruling party welcomes National Assembly deputy speaker from opposition

Kim Young-joo’s move underscores turbulence in the DP, could expand ruling party’s voter base ahead of elections

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 4, 2024
Briefings

Trainee doctors walkout tests South Korean government

As trainee doctors continue their walkout despite return-to-work deadline, the government weighs punitive responses

KOREA PROKOREA PROMarch 1, 2024
Podcast

Unyielding doctor strike, Lee Nak-yon the centrist, reassessing history — Ep. 7

The Korea Pro team discusses the ongoing medical standoff, Lee Nak-yon's centrism, and historical revisionism

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 29, 2024
Briefings

Fertility freefall challenges South Korea’s demographic stability

As birth rates plummet, the implications for education, health and politics grow dire

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 29, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s ruling party’s climate commitment clashes with nuclear ambitions

Han Dong-hoon’s pledge to combat climate change recognizes issue as critical for nation’s economic growth

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 28, 2024
Briefings

South Korea plans to lift military protection zones in economic drive

Amid looming parliamentary elections, land release strategy aims to bolster high-tech industrial growth

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 27, 2024
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