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Why South Korea’s film industry struggled to draw audiences in 2023
Analysis

Why South Korea’s film industry struggled to draw audiences in 2023

Due to popularity of streaming services and increasing ticket prices, only a few Korean films recouped production costs

Why South Korea’s film industry struggled to draw audiences in 2023
Kwon Jang-hoKwon Jang-ho January 11, 2024
Yoon’s new economic security adviser appointment emphasizes trade with China
Briefings

Yoon’s new economic security adviser appointment emphasizes trade with China

The appointment of Wang Yun-jong, a China economy expert, signals Seoul’s intent to balance its technology diplomacy

Yoon’s new economic security adviser appointment emphasizes trade with China
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 11, 2024
Forecasting South Korea’s 2024 economic growth and challenges
Analysis

Forecasting South Korea’s 2024 economic growth and challenges

A year of modest growth amid challenges from domestic consumption and global uncertainties

Forecasting South Korea’s 2024 economic growth and challenges
Chong Hoon ParkChong Hoon Park January 10, 2024
South Korea’s major builder turns to asset collateral amid soaring debts
Briefings

South Korea’s major builder turns to asset collateral amid soaring debts

Faced with debt, Taeyoung Engineering & Construction Company stakes SBS and TY Holdings shares to win creditor trust

South Korea’s major builder turns to asset collateral amid soaring debts
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 10, 2024
South Korea investigates banks on risky investment sales
Briefings

South Korea investigates banks on risky investment sales

Financial watchdog scrutinizes major institutions over selling high-risk securities linked to Chinese stocks

South Korea investigates banks on risky investment sales
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 8, 2024
Yoon suggests short-selling ban extension amid political tensions
Briefings

Yoon suggests short-selling ban extension amid political tensions

The decision to extend the short-selling ban could deter foreign investors and affect the country’s economic growth

Yoon suggests short-selling ban extension amid political tensions
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 5, 2024
Economic ups and downs mark South Korea’s 2023 journey
Analysis

Economic ups and downs mark South Korea’s 2023 journey

Despite facing global tension and slowdowns, the nation’s diverse sectors manage to remain resilient

Economic ups and downs mark South Korea’s 2023 journey
Irina KorgunIrina Korgun January 2, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol vows economic reforms amid South Korea’s export slump
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol vows economic reforms amid South Korea’s export slump

With a 7.4% decrease in exports and general elections 100 days away, Yoon’s economic strategy faces critical tests

Yoon Suk-yeol vows economic reforms amid South Korea’s export slump
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 2, 2024
From EVs to rare earths: South Korea’s biggest economic successes of 2023
Analysis

From EVs to rare earths: South Korea’s biggest economic successes of 2023

In part two, Korea Pro looks back at bright spots in Seoul’s efforts to bolster supply chains, boost exports and more

From EVs to rare earths: South Korea’s biggest economic successes of 2023
John LeeJohn Lee January 1, 2024
Russia floats economic retaliation, Lee Jun-seok leaves PPP — Pilot Ep. 5
Podcast

Russia floats economic retaliation, Lee Jun-seok leaves PPP — Pilot Ep. 5

The Korea Pro team discusses the latest developments in ROK-Russia relations and more

Russia floats economic retaliation, Lee Jun-seok leaves PPP — Pilot Ep. 5
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 29, 2023
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