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Trump’s movie tariff threat puts South Korea’s streaming powerhouse at risk
Analysis

Trump’s movie tariff threat puts South Korea’s streaming powerhouse at risk

A proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films could hit Netflix’s Korean output and strain digital trade ties

Trump’s movie tariff threat puts South Korea’s streaming powerhouse at risk
John LeeJohn Lee May 5, 2025
South Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month In Review

South Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for May 2025

South Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Trump moves to clarify tariff policy, curtailing flexibility for South Korea
Briefings

Trump moves to clarify tariff policy, curtailing flexibility for South Korea

Executive order formalizes tariff tiers, complicating Seoul’s bid for exemptions ahead of July tariff deadline

Trump moves to clarify tariff policy, curtailing flexibility for South Korea
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 1, 2025
Samsung’s record quarter belies rising risks from weaponized US trade policy
Analysis

Samsung’s record quarter belies rising risks from weaponized US trade policy

Tariffs, export controls and AI market fragmentation reveal South Korea’s growing exposure to Washington’s decisions

Samsung’s record quarter belies rising risks from weaponized US trade policy
John LeeJohn Lee April 30, 2025
South Korea launches new guideline to boost overseas plant and equipment exports
Briefings

South Korea launches new guideline to boost overseas plant and equipment exports

MOTIE streamlines project management to improve transparency and strengthen firms’ global competitiveness and resilience

South Korea launches new guideline to boost overseas plant and equipment exports
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 29, 2025
South Korea’s SK Telecom to replace millions of USIMs after major hack attack
Briefings

South Korea’s SK Telecom to replace millions of USIMs after major hack attack

The company’s promises of compensation do little to quell fears of deeper systemic flaws in national telecom security

South Korea’s SK Telecom to replace millions of USIMs after major hack attack
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 28, 2025
Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy
Profiles

Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy

As Trump-era tensions return, Democratic Party turns to seasoned dealmaker to protect South Korea’s national interests

Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 25, 2025
South Korea’s economic engine stalls as Trump tariffs, political turmoil bite
Briefings

South Korea’s economic engine stalls as Trump tariffs, political turmoil bite

First quarter data show declines across investment, consumption and trade, undermining recovery and confidence

South Korea’s economic engine stalls as Trump tariffs, political turmoil bite
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 25, 2025
Why South Korea will concede to US plans to use troops on peninsula for Taiwan
Analysis

Why South Korea will concede to US plans to use troops on peninsula for Taiwan

Trump’s Indo-Pacific pivot leaves Seoul little room to object, but it has leverage to bargain for strategic returns

Why South Korea will concede to US plans to use troops on peninsula for Taiwan
John LeeJohn Lee April 24, 2025
South Korea probes reports that China warned firms over rare earth exports to US
Briefings

South Korea probes reports that China warned firms over rare earth exports to US

Trade ministry says it’s still verifying facts with Beijing and companies amid rising supply chain security concerns

South Korea probes reports that China warned firms over rare earth exports to US
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 24, 2025
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