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South Korea’s arms export boom at risk amid opposition’s push for restrictions
Analysis

South Korea’s arms export boom at risk amid opposition’s push for restrictions

Proposed laws targeting conflict-zone sales could impact defense industry growth, innovation and global partnerships

South Korea’s arms export boom at risk amid opposition’s push for restrictions
John LeeJohn Lee November 6, 2024
Agreement between US and South Korea sets stage for stricter nuclear exports
Briefings

Agreement between US and South Korea sets stage for stricter nuclear exports

Enhanced export controls under provisional MOU may delay KHNP’s nuclear bids in Europe’s energy market

Agreement between US and South Korea sets stage for stricter nuclear exports
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 6, 2024
Korea’s health system looks to foreign workers for new premium contributions
Briefings

Korea’s health system looks to foreign workers for new premium contributions

Proposal may ease NHIS strain slightly but leaves systemic aging and healthcare cost issues unresolved

Korea’s health system looks to foreign workers for new premium contributions
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 5, 2024
South Korea shelves expansion of capital gains tax, boosting market liquidity
Analysis

South Korea shelves expansion of capital gains tax, boosting market liquidity

Repeal of Financial Investment Income Tax aims to stabilize markets but raises questions about fiscal sustainability

South Korea shelves expansion of capital gains tax, boosting market liquidity
John LeeJohn Lee November 4, 2024
South Korea’s exports hit all-time high as external challenges intensify
Briefings

South Korea’s exports hit all-time high as external challenges intensify

October trade data shows strong US and China sales, but upcoming US election could introduce trade barriers

South Korea’s exports hit all-time high as external challenges intensify
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 4, 2024
What a Harris presidency could mean for South Korea’s economic and security ties
Analysis

What a Harris presidency could mean for South Korea’s economic and security ties

Seoul can expect export controls and compliance demands if vice president wins, impacting trade, nuclear energy and more

What a Harris presidency could mean for South Korea’s economic and security ties
John LeeJohn Lee November 1, 2024
ROK’s Ukraine policy, espionage in China and Czech nuclear deal delays — Ep. 45
Podcast

ROK’s Ukraine policy, espionage in China and Czech nuclear deal delays — Ep. 45

The Korea Pro team discusses Seoul’s potential Ukraine role, an espionage case in China and nuclear power negotiations

ROK’s Ukraine policy, espionage in China and Czech nuclear deal delays — Ep. 45
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 1, 2024
Samsung logs record revenue boost, but chip challenges persist
Briefings

Samsung logs record revenue boost, but chip challenges persist

High-tech memory investment ramps up as Samsung fights to reclaim competitive edge in the AI semiconductor market

Samsung logs record revenue boost, but chip challenges persist
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 1, 2024
Czech contract delay tests South Korea’s nuclear export ambitions in Europe
Briefings

Czech contract delay tests South Korea’s nuclear export ambitions in Europe

KHNP faces US and French claims as Seoul looks to expand nuclear exports across the European Union

Czech contract delay tests South Korea’s nuclear export ambitions in Europe
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 31, 2024
US Treasury’s China restrictions may squeeze South Korean corporations’ profits
Briefings

US Treasury’s China restrictions may squeeze South Korean corporations’ profits

South Korean tech firms with subsidiaries in the US may face new costs and growth limits under the latest restrictions

US Treasury’s China restrictions may squeeze South Korean corporations’ profits
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 30, 2024
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