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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

Agreement between US and South Korea sets stage for stricter nuclear exports

Enhanced export controls under provisional MOU may delay KHNP’s nuclear bids in Europe’s energy market

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 6, 2024
Briefings

Korea’s health system looks to foreign workers for new premium contributions

Proposal may ease NHIS strain slightly but leaves systemic aging and healthcare cost issues unresolved

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 5, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s exports hit all-time high as external challenges intensify

October trade data shows strong US and China sales, but upcoming US election could introduce trade barriers

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 4, 2024
Podcast

ROK’s Ukraine policy, espionage in China and Czech nuclear deal delays — Ep. 45

The Korea Pro team discusses Seoul’s potential Ukraine role, an espionage case in China and nuclear power negotiations

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 1, 2024
Briefings

Samsung logs record revenue boost, but chip challenges persist

High-tech memory investment ramps up as Samsung fights to reclaim competitive edge in the AI semiconductor market

KOREA PROKOREA PRONovember 1, 2024
Briefings

Czech contract delay tests South Korea’s nuclear export ambitions in Europe

KHNP faces US and French claims as Seoul looks to expand nuclear exports across the European Union

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 31, 2024
Briefings

US Treasury’s China restrictions may squeeze South Korean corporations’ profits

South Korean tech firms with subsidiaries in the US may face new costs and growth limits under the latest restrictions

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 30, 2024
Briefings

Japan’s ruling party’s election defeat may impact relations with South Korea

If Sanae Takaichi successfully challenges Shigeru Ishiba's leadership, ROK-Japan relations will likely enter rocky phase

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 29, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s energy security at risk as Israel-Iran conflict raises oil risks

Inflation control and rate cuts under strain as South Korea prepares for volatility in energy and financial markets

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 28, 2024
Podcast

Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44

The Korea Pro team discusses Polish drone deployment and this week's major electricity price spike for major companies

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 25, 2024
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