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Free subway rides for seniors strains South Korea’s railways, and ignites debate
Analysis

Free subway rides for seniors strains South Korea’s railways, and ignites debate

Aging population is forcing policymakers to reevaluate popular senior welfare programs introduced decades ago

Free subway rides for seniors strains South Korea’s railways, and ignites debate
Choi HaanChoi Haan May 31, 2024
Samsung’s first-ever strike declaration puts tech giant in precarious position
Briefings

Samsung’s first-ever strike declaration puts tech giant in precarious position

New semiconductor head Jun Young-hyun tasked with navigating crisis, regaining edge in HBM market

Samsung’s first-ever strike declaration puts tech giant in precarious position
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 31, 2024
New allegations Yoon meddled in marine death case fuel scrutiny of his actions
Analysis

New allegations Yoon meddled in marine death case fuel scrutiny of his actions

Revelation of president’s phone calls to ex-defense chief risk turning case into all-consuming political controversy

New allegations Yoon meddled in marine death case fuel scrutiny of his actions
John LeeJohn Lee May 30, 2024
South Korea and UAE sign milestone trade agreement, boosting economic ties
Briefings

South Korea and UAE sign milestone trade agreement, boosting economic ties

UAE becomes first Arab nation to ink comprehensive economic partnership agreement with South Korea

South Korea and UAE sign milestone trade agreement, boosting economic ties
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 30, 2024
Deadlock over radioactive waste jeopardizes future of South Korean nuclear power
Analysis

Deadlock over radioactive waste jeopardizes future of South Korean nuclear power

Political disputes have obstructed efforts to build more storage, putting energy security and economic growth at risk

Deadlock over radioactive waste jeopardizes future of South Korean nuclear power
John LeeJohn Lee May 29, 2024
South Korea and UAE bolster economic ties with high-profile business
Briefings

South Korea and UAE bolster economic ties with high-profile business

Business Investment Forum builds on momentum from Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

South Korea and UAE bolster economic ties with high-profile business
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 29, 2024
Trilateral summit outcomes shape future of trade and economic cooperation
Briefings

Trilateral summit outcomes shape future of trade and economic cooperation

Commitment to WTO reform and strengthening functions could have implications for ongoing trade dispute

Trilateral summit outcomes shape future of trade and economic cooperation
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 28, 2024
South Korea-China summit meeting highlights opportunities and challenges
Analysis

South Korea-China summit meeting highlights opportunities and challenges

Seoul seeks to expand trade and investment with Beijing, but with new markets come new risks

South Korea-China summit meeting highlights opportunities and challenges
John LeeJohn Lee May 27, 2024
Trilateral summit in Northeast Asia faces uphill battle amid rising tensions
Briefings

Trilateral summit in Northeast Asia faces uphill battle amid rising tensions

Geopolitical dynamics and entrenched disputes pose significant hurdles for South Korea, Japan and China

Trilateral summit in Northeast Asia faces uphill battle amid rising tensions
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 27, 2024
Samsung’s new chipmaker head, short-selling ban, overseas purchases — Ep. 21
Podcast

Samsung’s new chipmaker head, short-selling ban, overseas purchases — Ep. 21

The Korea Pro team discusses a range of business and economic issues that dominated the headlines in the past week

Samsung’s new chipmaker head, short-selling ban, overseas purchases — Ep. 21
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 24, 2024
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