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Huang’s Nvidia exit and Lutnick’s precarious position raise stakes for Seoul
Analysis

Huang’s Nvidia exit and Lutnick’s precarious position raise stakes for Seoul

Uncertainty over chip giant’s future come as commerce secretary’s woes risk affecting Korean chip plants in China

Huang’s Nvidia exit and Lutnick’s precarious position raise stakes for Seoul
John LeeJohn Lee November 13, 2026
Inside the Seoul circle using Lee’s Arctic push to bring Russia in from the cold
Analysis

Inside the Seoul circle using Lee’s Arctic push to bring Russia in from the cold

Song Young-gil’s network seeks renewed Kremlin ties, while European diplomats warn Seoul about sanctions and trust

Inside the Seoul circle using Lee’s Arctic push to bring Russia in from the cold
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer November 13, 2026
Nvidia scandal, Korea’s US investment rethink and journalist tensions — Ep. 157
Podcast

Nvidia scandal, Korea’s US investment rethink and journalist tensions — Ep. 157

Jensen Huang controversy raises chip security concerns as Seoul reassesses US commitments and lawmakers clash with media

Nvidia scandal, Korea’s US investment rethink and journalist tensions — Ep. 157
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 13, 2026
South Korea’s household loans rebound amid dispute over property taxes
Briefings

South Korea’s household loans rebound amid dispute over property taxes

Mortgage disbursements grew despite slower home sales, sharpening disagreements within the Democratic Party over rents

South Korea’s household loans rebound amid dispute over property taxes
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 12, 2026
South Korea’s export surge tests the limits of geographic diversification
Briefings

South Korea’s export surge tests the limits of geographic diversification

Semiconductor shipments are booming across Asian hubs, but their final customers may be concentrated in fewer markets

South Korea’s export surge tests the limits of geographic diversification
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 11, 2026
KFTC fines against Baemin and Coupang expose Seoul’s platform policy dilemma
Briefings

KFTC fines against Baemin and Coupang expose Seoul’s platform policy dilemma

Regulators aim to revive competition for restaurants as US scrutiny and Uber’s pending deal raise the stakes

KFTC fines against Baemin and Coupang expose Seoul’s platform policy dilemma
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 10, 2026
South Korea moves to incentivize marriage, but neglects issues facing the unwed
Analysis

South Korea moves to incentivize marriage, but neglects issues facing the unwed

Removing financial obstacles could help boost birth rate, even as inheritance law leaves unregistered couples exposed

South Korea moves to incentivize marriage, but neglects issues facing the unwed
John LeeJohn Lee November 9, 2026
Spy allegations around Nvidia CEO may put Korea’s AI partnerships under scrutiny
Briefings

Spy allegations around Nvidia CEO may put Korea’s AI partnerships under scrutiny

Madison Huang’s canceled Seoul visit comes as US lawmakers seek answers on Nvidia’s security safeguards and China sales

Spy allegations around Nvidia CEO may put Korea’s AI partnerships under scrutiny
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 9, 2026
US midterm fallout, Korea’s $350B deal and Trump-Kim summit prospects — Ep. 156
Podcast

US midterm fallout, Korea’s $350B deal and Trump-Kim summit prospects — Ep. 156

Democratic gains raise questions over wartime command transfer, investment oversight and renewed North Korea diplomacy

US midterm fallout, Korea’s $350B deal and Trump-Kim summit prospects — Ep. 156
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 6, 2026
Seoul’s $350B US investment pledge faces a second set of rules in Congress
Analysis

Seoul’s $350B US investment pledge faces a second set of rules in Congress

Korean law demands commercial returns, but a Democratic bill would prioritize U.S. jobs, suppliers and new disclosures

Seoul’s $350B US investment pledge faces a second set of rules in Congress
John LeeJohn Lee November 5, 2026
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