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November 08, 2024
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South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
Analysis

South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding

Bid to join elite group will depend on ability to address domestic and global challenges, including risks for China ties

South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
John LeeJohn Lee March 20, 2024
South Korea seeks trade gains with UK, Lithuania amid global tensions
Briefings

South Korea seeks trade gains with UK, Lithuania amid global tensions

Seoul aims to diversify partnerships and maintain export competitiveness but risks alienating China

South Korea seeks trade gains with UK, Lithuania amid global tensions
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 20, 2024
South Korea, Saudi Arabia deepen defense ties amid regional risks
Briefings

South Korea, Saudi Arabia deepen defense ties amid regional risks

Al-Otaibi’s visit highlights growing partnership, challenges as Seoul aims for global arms market

South Korea, Saudi Arabia deepen defense ties amid regional risks
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 14, 2024
South Korea’s military drone ambitions face challenges amid global competition
Analysis

South Korea’s military drone ambitions face challenges amid global competition

Defense firms hope UAVs will be next big export, but experts say underdeveloped systems still hinder ROK’s potential

South Korea’s military drone ambitions face challenges amid global competition
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 13, 2024
Wrongful terminations spike as South Korean job market evolves
Analysis

Wrongful terminations spike as South Korean job market evolves

Changing dynamics and rising awareness expose disparities between large and small firms, risking legal disputes

Wrongful terminations spike as South Korean job market evolves
Jem KimJem Kim March 12, 2024
South Korea’s financial regulator urges compensation for stock derivative losses
Briefings

South Korea’s financial regulator urges compensation for stock derivative losses

Financial Supervisory Service advisory raises concerns over effectiveness and adequacy in addressing investors’ losses

South Korea’s financial regulator urges compensation for stock derivative losses
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 12, 2024
South Korean food prices soar as agricultural, livestock costs surge in February
Briefings

South Korean food prices soar as agricultural, livestock costs surge in February

High agricultural inflation rates could sway voters if the government fails to stabilize costs in the coming month

South Korean food prices soar as agricultural, livestock costs surge in February
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 11, 2024
South Korea’s retail war pits consumer convenience against worker welfare
Analysis

South Korea’s retail war pits consumer convenience against worker welfare

Supermarket workers and small businesses push back against government’s plan to prioritize consumer needs over welfare

South Korea’s retail war pits consumer convenience against worker welfare
Lina ParkLina Park March 7, 2024
Environmental woes mount as South Korea pushes industrial expansion
Analysis

Environmental woes mount as South Korea pushes industrial expansion

Despite evidence of harm, experts and NGOs accuse the government of downplaying concerns, favoring industrial interests

Environmental woes mount as South Korea pushes industrial expansion
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 6, 2024
US and South Korea discuss chip cooperation amid long-term industry concerns
Briefings

US and South Korea discuss chip cooperation amid long-term industry concerns

Facing a shrinking global market share, Seoul seeks cooperation with US to fortify chip sector resilience

US and South Korea discuss chip cooperation amid long-term industry concerns
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 6, 2024
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