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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

Bird strike exposes aviation safety flaws as Muan Airport faces long closure

The Dec. 29 Jeju Air crash highlights gaps in wildlife management and disrupts regional economy until April

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 27, 2025
Podcast

Trump’s return, South Korea’s fiscal debate, and Yoon’s legal troubles — Ep. 59

The Korea Pro team discusses Trump’s presidency, fiscal stimulus calls and South Korea’s ongoing political strife

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 24, 2025
Briefings

Yoon investigation highlights CIO’s struggles and prosecution’s dark past

The president’s refusal to cooperate puts the CIO’s competence and the prosecution’s impartiality under the spotlight

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 24, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s consumer confidence rises but remains below long-term average

Hopes for political change and economic reform fuel future optimism despite current instability and Trump’s return

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 23, 2025
Podcast

Special episode: Rethinking Korea beyond the Washington consensus — Ep. 58

A discussion on how conventional Washington perspectives shape and limit understanding of the two Koreas

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 22, 2025
Briefings

South Korea ramps up global standards drive amid Trump trade risks

Seoul targets advanced industries to safeguard exports and counter rising U.S. protectionism under Trump

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 22, 2025
Briefings

Bank of Korea warns of growth slowdown as global trade pressures intensify

Domestic consumption stagnates while Trump’s policies threaten trade, amplifying growth concerns in 2025

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 21, 2025
Briefings

Violence erupts as impeached president faces arrest in martial law probe

Yoon’s supporters storm court amid escalating tensions, raising concerns over South Korea’s democratic stability

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 20, 2025
Podcast

Yoon’s arrest, Trump’s inauguration and South Korea’s dilemmas — Ep. 57

How Yoon’s fall from power and Trump’s potential plans for North Korea complicate Seoul’s security future

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 17, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s central bank freezes key rate as won faces growing volatility

Decision comes after back-to-back rate cuts in 2024 as the won teeters near the critical 1,500 per dollar threshold

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 17, 2025
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