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First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78
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First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78

Korea Pro examines the economic debate's key moments, competing constitutional visions and cybersecurity concerns

First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 23, 2025
South Korea launches its largest energy storage bid to bolster grid stability
Briefings

South Korea launches its largest energy storage bid to bolster grid stability

Project shows how ROK may finance climate infrastructure through private capital but with public operational control

South Korea launches its largest energy storage bid to bolster grid stability
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 23, 2025
South Korea seeks deeper role in US defense supply chain through MRO talks
Briefings

South Korea seeks deeper role in US defense supply chain through MRO talks

Arms procurement agency seeks to anchor Korean firms in US defense logistics amid trade talks and political transition

South Korea seeks deeper role in US defense supply chain through MRO talks
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 22, 2025
U.S., South Korea launch second round of tariff talks amid looming July deadline
Briefings

U.S., South Korea launch second round of tariff talks amid looming July deadline

With Lee Jae-myung leading polls, Seoul’s urgency contrasts with expected shift in trade negotiation stance

U.S., South Korea launch second round of tariff talks amid looming July deadline
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 21, 2025
South Korea’s presidential candidates pledge growth but skimp on details
Analysis

South Korea’s presidential candidates pledge growth but skimp on details

In the second of a multi-part series, Korea Pro explores the main candidates’ official pledges on the economy

South Korea’s presidential candidates pledge growth but skimp on details
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 20, 2025
South Korea eyes defense gains in India’s tough but lucrative arms market
Analysis

South Korea eyes defense gains in India’s tough but lucrative arms market

Seoul’s latest K9 deal signals deeper ambitions, but experts warn India’s procurement politics remain a major hurdle

South Korea eyes defense gains in India’s tough but lucrative arms market
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park May 20, 2025
South Korea’s manufacturing employment share falls to record low
Briefings

South Korea’s manufacturing employment share falls to record low

Manufacturing sector's proportion of total employment drops to 15.5% despite production gains as hiring freezes persist

South Korea’s manufacturing employment share falls to record low
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 19, 2025
The progressive theorist behind Lee Jae-myung’s economic policy reinvention
Profiles

The progressive theorist behind Lee Jae-myung’s economic policy reinvention

Despite no campaign role, You Jong-il has shaped South Korean frontrunner’s pivot from basic income to AI-driven growth

The progressive theorist behind Lee Jae-myung’s economic policy reinvention
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park May 16, 2025
Presidential race begins, ruling party drama, US-China tariff deal — Ep. 77
Podcast

Presidential race begins, ruling party drama, US-China tariff deal — Ep. 77

Korea Pro examines candidates' policy visions, party infighting, and U.S.-China trade deal's implications for Seoul

Presidential race begins, ruling party drama, US-China tariff deal — Ep. 77
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 16, 2025
South Korea doubles deposit cap to 100 million won amid market uncertainty
Briefings

South Korea doubles deposit cap to 100 million won amid market uncertainty

South Korea’s move covers banks, pensions, and mutual finance groups following liquidity concerns at Saemaul Geumgo

South Korea doubles deposit cap to 100 million won amid market uncertainty
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 16, 2025
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