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US-Japan summit signals tight defense ties and economic rivalry with South Korea
Briefings

US-Japan summit signals tight defense ties and economic rivalry with South Korea

Tokyo cements its role as Washington’s top partner, raising pressure on Seoul to secure strategic and economic position

US-Japan summit signals tight defense ties and economic rivalry with South Korea
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 10, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s China pivot could reshape South Korea’s trade and security
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung’s China pivot could reshape South Korea’s trade and security

Facing US tariffs and China’s export controls, Lee must navigate economic pragmatism without jeopardizing alliance

Lee Jae-myung’s China pivot could reshape South Korea’s trade and security
John LeeJohn Lee February 7, 2025
Yoon’s trial, China’s trade retaliation and U.S.-ROK diplomacy — Ep. 60
Podcast

Yoon’s trial, China’s trade retaliation and U.S.-ROK diplomacy — Ep. 60

The Korea Pro team unpacks the latest political, economic, and geopolitical developments shaping South Korea

Yoon’s trial, China’s trade retaliation and U.S.-ROK diplomacy — Ep. 60
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 7, 2025
South Korea faces supply chain shock as China restricts rare metal exports
Briefings

South Korea faces supply chain shock as China restricts rare metal exports

China’s export curbs deepen Seoul’s dilemma between securing supply chains and staying aligned with Washington

South Korea faces supply chain shock as China restricts rare metal exports
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 7, 2025
Korean inflation surges as weak won drives up import costs and energy prices
Briefings

Korean inflation surges as weak won drives up import costs and energy prices

Rising prices, trade uncertainty and currency volatility challenge government’s ability to respond to mounting pressures

Korean inflation surges as weak won drives up import costs and energy prices
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 6, 2025
South Korea’s next president could reset Russia relations amid global shifts
Analysis

South Korea’s next president could reset Russia relations amid global shifts

Economic pragmatism could replace Yoon’s ideological diplomacy as Seoul navigates energy, trade and security concerns

South Korea’s next president could reset Russia relations amid global shifts
John LeeJohn Lee February 5, 2025
South Korea’s new law forces Big Tech to offer real-time customer support
Briefings

South Korea’s new law forces Big Tech to offer real-time customer support

Mandated live support for major platforms could drive compliance costs higher and spark resistance from US tech giants

South Korea’s new law forces Big Tech to offer real-time customer support
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 5, 2025
Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong acquitted as court clears him of merger fraud
Briefings

Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong acquitted as court clears him of merger fraud

The ruling removes a major legal hurdle for Samsung, clearing the way for M&A investments in AI and chip expansion

Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong acquitted as court clears him of merger fraud
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 4, 2025
South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month In Review

South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for February 2025

South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | John Lee | Joon Ha Park | KOREA PRO February 3, 2025
US imposes 25% tariffs on Canada over opioid crisis, raising Korea trade fears
Briefings

US imposes 25% tariffs on Canada over opioid crisis, raising Korea trade fears

North American trade tariffs spark global supply chain disruptions challenging Seoul amid leadership crisis

US imposes 25% tariffs on Canada over opioid crisis, raising Korea trade fears
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 3, 2025
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