Business & Economy
Choo Kyung-ho: From finance minister to ruling party floor leader
Korea Pro profiles Choo, 63, who will lead the People Power Party’s conservative economic policy support
May 17, 2024
Unexpected speaker, Dior pastor and unintended trade benefits — Ep. 20
The Korea Pro team unpacks the National Assembly speaker surprise, the first lady’s Dior scandal, and US tariffs
May 17, 2024
South Korea and Cambodia forge strategic partnership to boost ties
Agreements on defense, trade and infrastructure aim to expand cooperation between the two nations
May 17, 2024
US tariffs on China could boost South Korean EV and battery exports
Upcoming trilateral meeting with Japan and China will likely focus on trade tensions and South Korea’s position
May 16, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol courts opposition support with labor reform proposal
South Korean president’s proposal may gain opposition support but could weaken organized labor
May 15, 2024
South Korea’s eldercare crisis leaves families buckling under caregiving weight
High costs and inadequate public support force families to shoulder the burden, leading to tragic consequences
May 14, 2024
Yoon administration faces pressure amid Japan’s Naver move
Opposition’s calls for a firm response to protect South Korean corporations from overseas complicates Seoul’s calculus
May 14, 2024
US and Asian allies divided over long-term strategy to deal with China’s rise
The US wants to contain China, Asian partners seek to deter it while maintaining economic cooperation
May 13, 2024
Yoon’s press conference: Apologetic tone, unchanged stance on key issues
South Korean president softens approach but maintains position on domestic and foreign policy matters
May 10, 2024
Yoon emphasizes economic growth, pension in first press meeting in 21 months
South Korean president’s economic promises include pension increase, tax abolition; faces political hurdles
May 10, 2024
