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December 23, 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

South Korean exports face uncertainty with US East Coast port strike underway

Emergency measures include new logistics routes, increased shipping capacity and liquidity support for affected firms

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 4, 2024
Briefings

South Korea positions itself as global defense player at international expo

KADEX 2024 reveals growing partnerships with Poland, as Seoul seeks to sell military tech to new global markets

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 3, 2024
Briefings

South Korea and Slovakia sign strategic partnership with nuclear energy in sight

The new partnership aims to expand South Korea’s presence in European energy and defense markets

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 2, 2024
Briefings

Corporate earnings drop sharply, driving Korea’s widening tax revenue deficit

Government forecasts significant tax revenue shortfall in 2024, signaling fiscal tightening to manage budget constraints

KOREA PROKOREA PROOctober 1, 2024
Briefings

Japan’s incoming leader may portend improved relations with South Korea

Shigeru Ishiba’s approach to historical issues and regional security could reshape cooperation with Seoul

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 30, 2024
Podcast

Hostile corporate takeover, AI push and tax revenue shortfall — Ep. 40

The Korea Pro team discusses the Korea Zinc takeover bid, South Korea’s AI manufacturing initiative and tax shortfall

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 27, 2024
Briefings

Takeover battle intensifies as investors increase bid for Korea Zinc

$1.7 billion bid raises questions about the future of the company’s battery materials and renewable energy projects

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 27, 2024
Briefings

South Korea launches $7.5 Billion push for AI manufacturing modernization

Financial initiative aims to modernize manufacturing, but South Korea faces stiff competition from neighboring countries

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 26, 2024
Briefings

US ban on Chinese tech in cars puts South Korean automakers in a tight spot

South Korea’s reliance on Chinese parts for vehicles could disrupt its access to US markets under new regulations

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 25, 2024
Briefings

Semiconductor surge helps South Korea maintain trade surplus as oil imports fall

September’s energy import cuts and a struggling automobile sector raise concerns over long-term economic sustainability

KOREA PROKOREA PROSeptember 24, 2024
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