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Yoon’s oil and gas announcement may be a strategic move in Japan negotiations
Briefings

Yoon’s oil and gas announcement may be a strategic move in Japan negotiations

The potential discovery in the East Sea comes as a critical agreement with Japan is set to expire in 2028

Yoon’s oil and gas announcement may be a strategic move in Japan negotiations
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 10, 2024
Yoon’s oil claims, Japan’s rising sun flag dispute, Korea-Africa summit — Ep. 23
Podcast

Yoon’s oil claims, Japan’s rising sun flag dispute, Korea-Africa summit — Ep. 23

This week, Jeongmin and John discuss the implication of Yoon’s oil reserve claims and the ROK-Africa summit

Yoon’s oil claims, Japan’s rising sun flag dispute, Korea-Africa summit — Ep. 23
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 7, 2024
Political deadlock hinders South Korea’s efforts to save its pension system
Analysis

Political deadlock hinders South Korea’s efforts to save its pension system

Experts warn of financial instability and societal disruption if the National Pension Service is not overhauled

Political deadlock hinders South Korea’s efforts to save its pension system
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park June 6, 2024
South Korea’s economy expands at fastest pace in over two years
Briefings

South Korea’s economy expands at fastest pace in over two years

BOK expected to maintain interest rates as financial sector risks loom, including high loan delinquencies

South Korea’s economy expands at fastest pace in over two years
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 6, 2024
Yoon’s oil and gas announcement sparks hope and skepticism in South Korea
Analysis

Yoon’s oil and gas announcement sparks hope and skepticism in South Korea

Experts caution against economic and political risks despite potential benefits of oil and gas discovery

Yoon’s oil and gas announcement sparks hope and skepticism in South Korea
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 5, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Africa summit pledges boost ties, but challenges loom
Briefings

President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Africa summit pledges boost ties, but challenges loom

South Korea seeks to expand trade and investment in Africa, but must navigate infrastructure and policy hurdles

President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Africa summit pledges boost ties, but challenges loom
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 5, 2024
As summer rains loom, South Korea confronts the economic costs of climate change
Analysis

As summer rains loom, South Korea confronts the economic costs of climate change

Monsoons have wreaked destruction in recent years, underscoring risks to agriculture, industry and more as temps rise

As summer rains loom, South Korea confronts the economic costs of climate change
John LeeJohn Lee June 4, 2024
South Korea’s potential oil and gas windfall clouded by lack of transparency
Briefings

South Korea’s potential oil and gas windfall clouded by lack of transparency

Government’s announcement of possible $1.4 trillion reserves leaves crucial questions unanswered

South Korea’s potential oil and gas windfall clouded by lack of transparency
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 4, 2024
Debate over four-day workweek intensifies as South Korea tackles low birth rate
Analysis

Debate over four-day workweek intensifies as South Korea tackles low birth rate

Proponents cite improved work-life balance, while critics fear financial strain and productivity challenges

Debate over four-day workweek intensifies as South Korea tackles low birth rate
Lina ParkLina Park June 3, 2024
Yoon’s latest scandal, LGBTQ festival, nuclear waste and book removals — Ep. 22
Podcast

Yoon’s latest scandal, LGBTQ festival, nuclear waste and book removals — Ep. 22

John and Lina discuss potential abuse of presidential power, LGBTQ rights and conservative attacks on sex education

Yoon’s latest scandal, LGBTQ festival, nuclear waste and book removals — Ep. 22
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 31, 2024
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