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South Korea’s economic optimism masks growing risks and vulnerabilities
Analysis

South Korea’s economic optimism masks growing risks and vulnerabilities

While Seoul touts strong growth, indicators show persistent manufacturing struggles and financial stability concerns

South Korea’s economic optimism masks growing risks and vulnerabilities
John LeeJohn Lee July 4, 2024
South Korea announces comprehensive aid plan for small businesses
Briefings

South Korea announces comprehensive aid plan for small businesses

New support measures include loan extensions and increased funding, diverging from opposition’s universal payment plan

South Korea announces comprehensive aid plan for small businesses
KOREA PROKOREA PRO July 4, 2024
South Korea braces for economic fallout as new wave of baby boomers retires
Analysis

South Korea braces for economic fallout as new wave of baby boomers retires

Bank of Korea projects long-term decline in growth and consumption as country’s largest generation leaves the workforce

South Korea braces for economic fallout as new wave of baby boomers retires
John LeeJohn Lee July 3, 2024
South Korea unveils $1.44 billion plan to bolster smart, clean shipbuilding tech
Briefings

South Korea unveils $1.44 billion plan to bolster smart, clean shipbuilding tech

Despite massive investment, China’s cost competitiveness and capacity threaten South Korea’s global market share

South Korea unveils $1.44 billion plan to bolster smart, clean shipbuilding tech
KOREA PROKOREA PRO July 3, 2024
South Korea to bolster safety for foreign workers after deadly factory blaze
Briefings

South Korea to bolster safety for foreign workers after deadly factory blaze

Government plans July announcement of measures following Hwaseong fire that killed 23, including 18 foreign workers

South Korea to bolster safety for foreign workers after deadly factory blaze
KOREA PROKOREA PRO July 2, 2024
How South Korea’s democratic decay has worsened under President Yoon Suk-yeol
Analysis

How South Korea’s democratic decay has worsened under President Yoon Suk-yeol

In-depth Korea Pro analysis points to sustained erosion of democratic norms, continuing trends that began under Moon

How South Korea’s democratic decay has worsened under President Yoon Suk-yeol
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll July 1, 2024
Opposition wins committee leadership, lithium factory fire tragedy — Ep. 26
Podcast

Opposition wins committee leadership, lithium factory fire tragedy — Ep. 26

Jeongmin and John discuss domestic politics and a deadly industrial accident that took the lives of dozens of workers

Opposition wins committee leadership, lithium factory fire tragedy — Ep. 26
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 28, 2024
South Korea to lead global critical mineral supply chain security group
Briefings

South Korea to lead global critical mineral supply chain security group

Chairing the Minerals Security Partnership, Seoul aims to influence policies and boost cooperation

South Korea to lead global critical mineral supply chain security group
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 28, 2024
South Korea, Japan agree to boost ties amid global challenges at finance talks
Briefings

South Korea, Japan agree to boost ties amid global challenges at finance talks

Finance ministers of both countries welcome bilateral cooperation amid global economic recovery and uncertainties

South Korea, Japan agree to boost ties amid global challenges at finance talks
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 27, 2024
South Korea’s opposition gains upper hand in legislative power struggle
Analysis

South Korea’s opposition gains upper hand in legislative power struggle

Democratic Party could use control of key committees to obstruct Yoon’s economic reforms and foreign policy

South Korea’s opposition gains upper hand in legislative power struggle
John LeeJohn Lee June 25, 2024
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