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South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline
Briefings

South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline

Semiconductor surge preceded tariff announcement, signaling lower export expectations for the second quarter

South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 23, 2025
Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules
Briefings

Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules

Lee Jae-myung pledges improved shareholder rights, anti-manipulation rules and MSCI upgrade plans

Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 22, 2025
South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks
Briefings

South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks

New spending prioritizes national tech resilience and trade shock absorption over traditional fiscal restraint

South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 21, 2025
Markets rattle as tariff chaos unfolds and Korea’s primaries heat up — Ep. 72
Podcast

Markets rattle as tariff chaos unfolds and Korea’s primaries heat up — Ep. 72

Trump’s shifting tariff threats sow confusion, while South Korea’s presidential hopefuls throw their hats in the ring

Markets rattle as tariff chaos unfolds and Korea’s primaries heat up — Ep. 72
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 18, 2025
BOK holds rates steady as trade turmoil ties South Korea’s monetary policy hands
Briefings

BOK holds rates steady as trade turmoil ties South Korea’s monetary policy hands

Central bank leaves interest rate at 2.75%, citing U.S. tariff risk, foreign exchange volatility and sluggish growth

BOK holds rates steady as trade turmoil ties South Korea’s monetary policy hands
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 18, 2025
From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race
Analysis

From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race

Korea Pro analyzes opposition leader’s shifting rhetoric as he trades progressive ideals for pragmatism and patriotism

From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 17, 2025
South Korea and Vietnam expand ties through institutionalized action plan
Briefings

South Korea and Vietnam expand ties through institutionalized action plan

With US tariffs looming and China circling, Seoul leans on rule-based alignment to secure regional influence

South Korea and Vietnam expand ties through institutionalized action plan
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 17, 2025
US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts
Briefings

US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts

Seoul confirms DOE designation has likely taken effect, amid Trump’s push for energy and defense concessions

US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 16, 2025
South Korea’s tech exports rebound in March as US tariff fears drive stockpiling
Briefings

South Korea’s tech exports rebound in March as US tariff fears drive stockpiling

AI chip and panel demand pushes March recovery, but upcoming US tariffs on semiconductors pose looming risks

South Korea’s tech exports rebound in March as US tariff fears drive stockpiling
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 15, 2025
South Korea deepens Indo-Pacific ties as US signals more tariff shifts
Briefings

South Korea deepens Indo-Pacific ties as US signals more tariff shifts

Seoul engages Australia and Vietnam as Washington’s trade policy chaos continues and China expands outreach

South Korea deepens Indo-Pacific ties as US signals more tariff shifts
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 14, 2025
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