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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

Lee Jae-myung lays out campaign vision as South Korea braces for political shift

With Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment ruling nearing, Lee pitches economic stimulus and labor reform

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 11, 2025
Briefings

US-Japan summit signals tight defense ties and economic rivalry with South Korea

Tokyo cements its role as Washington’s top partner, raising pressure on Seoul to secure strategic and economic position

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 10, 2025
Podcast

Yoon’s trial, China’s trade retaliation and U.S.-ROK diplomacy — Ep. 60

The Korea Pro team unpacks the latest political, economic, and geopolitical developments shaping South Korea

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 7, 2025
Briefings

South Korea faces supply chain shock as China restricts rare metal exports

China’s export curbs deepen Seoul’s dilemma between securing supply chains and staying aligned with Washington

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 7, 2025
Briefings

Korean inflation surges as weak won drives up import costs and energy prices

Rising prices, trade uncertainty and currency volatility challenge government’s ability to respond to mounting pressures

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 6, 2025
Briefings

South Korea’s new law forces Big Tech to offer real-time customer support

Mandated live support for major platforms could drive compliance costs higher and spark resistance from US tech giants

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 5, 2025
Briefings

Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong acquitted as court clears him of merger fraud

The ruling removes a major legal hurdle for Samsung, clearing the way for M&A investments in AI and chip expansion

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 4, 2025
Month In Review

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

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for February 2025

Briefings

US imposes 25% tariffs on Canada over opioid crisis, raising Korea trade fears

North American trade tariffs spark global supply chain disruptions challenging Seoul amid leadership crisis

KOREA PROKOREA PROFebruary 3, 2025
Briefings

Fed holds rates steady, putting South Korea in a bind

Slower US rate cuts could restrict the BOK’s ability to ease policy despite growing pressure to support weak demand

KOREA PROKOREA PROJanuary 31, 2025
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