September 08, 2024

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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 and China hold key talks amid rising Russia-North Korea ties

The diplomatic meeting comes as Putin visits North Korea, raising regional security concerns for Seoul

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 19, 2024
Briefings

SK chairman’s $1 billion divorce settlement puts conglomerate at risk

Chey Tae-won’s appeal of record payout to ex-wife Roh So-young could make or break his control over SK Group

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 18, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s defense chief aims to bolster ties with Poland and Romania

Shin Won-sik aims to address financing issues and capitalize on Eastern Europe’s military modernization plans

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 17, 2024
Podcast

Yoon’s Central Asia trip, renewable energy targets, Lina’s farewell — Ep. 24

The team discusses South Korea’s critical mineral deals, renewable energy challenges and Lina’s Korea Pro experience

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 14, 2024
Briefings

Korean government, doctors remain deadlocked in medical school quota dispute

Patients bear the brunt of the four-month-long strike while government warns of stern action against strikers

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 14, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s carbon reduction efforts face European scrutiny at trade meeting

Slow progress in renewable energy adoption and spent nuclear fuel solutions leave country vulnerable

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 13, 2024
Briefings

South Korea eyes Turkmenistan’s natural gas reserves amid political uncertainty

South Korea secures energy and infrastructure partnerships, but Turkmen power struggle and economic woes raise concern

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 12, 2024
Briefings

Yoon embarks on Central Asian economic diplomacy amid inter-Korean tensions

South Korean president seeks to expand business ties while facing potential criticism and provocations from North Korea

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 11, 2024
Briefings

Yoon’s oil and gas announcement may be a strategic move in Japan negotiations

The potential discovery in the East Sea comes as a critical agreement with Japan is set to expire in 2028

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 10, 2024
Podcast

Yoon’s oil claims, Japan’s rising sun flag dispute, Korea-Africa summit — Ep. 23

This week, Jeongmin and John discuss the implication of Yoon’s oil reserve claims and the ROK-Africa summit

KOREA PROKOREA PROJune 7, 2024
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