April 24, 2024
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South Korea positions itself as key partner in Africa’s development strategy
Briefings

South Korea positions itself as key partner in Africa’s development strategy

Meeting between trade minister and AfCFTA Secretary General highlights Seoul’s growing interest in the continent

South Korea positions itself as key partner in Africa’s development strategy
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 25, 2024
Why universal cash handouts would have unintended consequences for South Korea
Analysis

Why universal cash handouts would have unintended consequences for South Korea

Experts say opposition leader’s proposal to give every citizen $180 could exacerbate economic issues amid high inflation

Why universal cash handouts would have unintended consequences for South Korea
John LeeJohn Lee April 23, 2024
South Korea, Japan strengthen chip partnership with $120 million investment deal
Briefings

South Korea, Japan strengthen chip partnership with $120 million investment deal

Industry minister Ahn Duk-geun’s Tokyo visit highlights growing tech cooperation between the two nations

South Korea, Japan strengthen chip partnership with $120 million investment deal
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 23, 2024
Financially illiterate South Koreans put nation’s economic future at risk
Analysis

Financially illiterate South Koreans put nation’s economic future at risk

Despite high education level, young South Koreans lack financial knowledge, leading to risky behaviors and mounting debt

Financially illiterate South Koreans put nation’s economic future at risk
Junghyun SongJunghyun Song April 22, 2024
Yoon, Lee likely to discuss contentious issues in first meet since inauguration
Briefings

Yoon, Lee likely to discuss contentious issues in first meet since inauguration

South Korean president and opposition leader will likely discuss issues related to cash vouchers and special probes

Yoon, Lee likely to discuss contentious issues in first meet since inauguration
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 22, 2024
US, South Korea, Japan unite to tackle currency woes, supply chain risks
Briefings

US, South Korea, Japan unite to tackle currency woes, supply chain risks

Trilateral meeting addresses won and yen depreciation, non-market practices in key sectors

US, South Korea, Japan unite to tackle currency woes, supply chain risks
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 19, 2024
IPEF Supply Chain Agreement takes effect in South Korea amid uncertainties
Briefings

IPEF Supply Chain Agreement takes effect in South Korea amid uncertainties

Industry ministry discussed plans to explore joint projects with IPEF members to diversify critical material sources

IPEF Supply Chain Agreement takes effect in South Korea amid uncertainties
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 18, 2024
Seoul’s ‘K-Defense’ push in the Philippines faces political, strategic hurdles
Analysis

Seoul’s ‘K-Defense’ push in the Philippines faces political, strategic hurdles

South Korea aims to bolster military cooperation with Manila, but election results and China’s actions loom large

Seoul’s ‘K-Defense’ push in the Philippines faces political, strategic hurdles
Albert LeeAlbert Lee April 16, 2024
South Korea’s industries minister meets US officials to discuss chip subsidies
Briefings

South Korea’s industries minister meets US officials to discuss chip subsidies

Ahn Duk-geun seeks fair treatment for Korean companies as TSMC secures billions in US funding

South Korea’s industries minister meets US officials to discuss chip subsidies
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 16, 2024
In South Korea, residents fight to preserve nature from encroaching golf courses
Analysis

In South Korea, residents fight to preserve nature from encroaching golf courses

As the number of golf courses continues to grow, concerned residents fight against the powerful golf industry

In South Korea, residents fight to preserve nature from encroaching golf courses
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer April 15, 2024
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