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South Korea’s ruling party outlines seven-point vision to reclaim moderates
Analysis

South Korea’s ruling party outlines seven-point vision to reclaim moderates

The PPP mixes something borrowed, something new as conservatives try to shed Yoon’s toxic political baggage

South Korea’s ruling party outlines seven-point vision to reclaim moderates
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 9, 2025
Han and Trump discuss trade and defense in first call since Trump’s re-election
Briefings

Han and Trump discuss trade and defense in first call since Trump’s re-election

South Korea braces for economic fallout as Trump pushes for “fairer” trade and revived defense cost sharing agreements

Han and Trump discuss trade and defense in first call since Trump’s re-election
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 9, 2025
How businesses can manage regulatory uncertainty in post-Yoon South Korea
Analysis

How businesses can manage regulatory uncertainty in post-Yoon South Korea

As political platforms remain fluid, businesses must focus on labor laws, corporate taxes and operational flexibility

How businesses can manage regulatory uncertainty in post-Yoon South Korea
John LeeJohn Lee April 8, 2025
South Korea’s stock market plunges as Trump’s tariff war rattles global markets
Briefings

South Korea’s stock market plunges as Trump’s tariff war rattles global markets

KOSPI and KOSDAQ sink, major stocks in freefall; BOK and FSC prepare for sustained economic fallout

South Korea’s stock market plunges as Trump’s tariff war rattles global markets
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 8, 2025
Trump’s 26% tariff hits South Korea, nullifying bilateral free trade agreement
Briefings

Trump’s 26% tariff hits South Korea, nullifying bilateral free trade agreement

“Reciprocal” tariffs challenge Seoul’s trade strategy as key export industries face disruption amid global trade shifts

Trump’s 26% tariff hits South Korea, nullifying bilateral free trade agreement
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 4, 2025
Yoon impeachment ruling: Three scenarios and their risks to social stability
Analysis

Yoon impeachment ruling: Three scenarios and their risks to social stability

Korea Pro’s analysis of how a unanimous, split or reinstatement ruling could impact the political and business landscape

Yoon impeachment ruling: Three scenarios and their risks to social stability
John LeeJohn Lee April 3, 2025
Tariff troubles, by-election shakeup and D-1 to Yoon’s fate — Ep. 69
Podcast

Tariff troubles, by-election shakeup and D-1 to Yoon’s fate — Ep. 69

Trump hits South Korea with tariffs, progressives surge in by-elections, and what to expect from the impeachment ruling

Tariff troubles, by-election shakeup and D-1 to Yoon’s fate — Ep. 69
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 3, 2025
Hyundai and Kia Fined $12.9 million for collusion on car recycling in Europe
Briefings

Hyundai and Kia Fined $12.9 million for collusion on car recycling in Europe

European regulators expose collusion that avoided recycling costs, risking brand damage and legal fallout

Hyundai and Kia Fined $12.9 million for collusion on car recycling in Europe
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 3, 2025
Wildfires highlight South Korea’s rural neglect and leadership failures
Analysis

Wildfires highlight South Korea’s rural neglect and leadership failures

Leadership void and inconsistent crisis response threaten recovery, deepen urban-rural divide and fuel distrust

Wildfires highlight South Korea’s rural neglect and leadership failures
John LeeJohn Lee April 1, 2025
South Korea’s production, consumption rise in February, but outlook uncertain
Briefings

South Korea’s production, consumption rise in February, but outlook uncertain

Industrial production, retail sales and investment increase, but central bank’s sentiment index signals caution ahead

South Korea’s production, consumption rise in February, but outlook uncertain
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 1, 2025
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