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US and South Korea reaffirm alliance as trade and security tensions mount
Briefings

US and South Korea reaffirm alliance as trade and security tensions mount

Cho Tae-yul meets top US officials and lawmakers as Seoul weighs economic and security trade-offs under Trump

US and South Korea reaffirm alliance as trade and security tensions mount
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 17, 2025
How South Korea’s next president will likely respond to Trump’s tariffs
Analysis

How South Korea’s next president will likely respond to Trump’s tariffs

With US trade pressure rising, Seoul must decide whether to push back or make strategic concessions to Washington

How South Korea’s next president will likely respond to Trump’s tariffs
John LeeJohn Lee February 14, 2025
Trump’s tariffs, Seoul’s diplomatic catch-up and Yoon’s trial — Ep. 61
Podcast

Trump’s tariffs, Seoul’s diplomatic catch-up and Yoon’s trial — Ep. 61

The Korea Pro team dissects the latest economic, foreign policy and domestic political developments shaping South Korea

Trump’s tariffs, Seoul’s diplomatic catch-up and Yoon’s trial — Ep. 61
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 14, 2025
US retreat on Ukraine may push Europe to turn to South Korea for defense needs
Briefings

US retreat on Ukraine may push Europe to turn to South Korea for defense needs

With Russia poised to hold its territorial gains, Europe will likely seek new weapons suppliers for rapid deployment

US retreat on Ukraine may push Europe to turn to South Korea for defense needs
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 14, 2025
BOK data signals economic slowdown as firms burn cash and trade pressures mount
Briefings

BOK data signals economic slowdown as firms burn cash and trade pressures mount

South Korean businesses using loans to stay afloat while US tariffs and Fed policy delays tighten financial conditions

BOK data signals economic slowdown as firms burn cash and trade pressures mount
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 13, 2025
South Korea invests record $1.8 billion to dominate next-gen shipbuilding
Briefings

South Korea invests record $1.8 billion to dominate next-gen shipbuilding

The government is boosting green and digital ship tech to outpace China as US trade barriers raise costs

South Korea invests record $1.8 billion to dominate next-gen shipbuilding
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 12, 2025
Trump’s tariffs hit South Korean steel hard as US trade war expands
Analysis

Trump’s tariffs hit South Korean steel hard as US trade war expands

With no quota relief, South Korea braces for economic fallout from the return of aggressive protectionism

Trump’s tariffs hit South Korean steel hard as US trade war expands
John LeeJohn Lee February 11, 2025
Lee Jae-myung lays out campaign vision as South Korea braces for political shift
Briefings

Lee Jae-myung lays out campaign vision as South Korea braces for political shift

With Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment ruling nearing, Lee pitches economic stimulus and labor reform

Lee Jae-myung lays out campaign vision as South Korea braces for political shift
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 11, 2025
Trump and Ishiba tighten US-Japan alliance as South Korea watches on warily
Analysis

Trump and Ishiba tighten US-Japan alliance as South Korea watches on warily

Japan secures stronger security and economic commitments while South Korea risks marginalization amid leadership turmoil

Trump and Ishiba tighten US-Japan alliance as South Korea watches on warily
John LeeJohn Lee February 10, 2025
US-Japan summit signals tight defense ties and economic rivalry with South Korea
Briefings

US-Japan summit signals tight defense ties and economic rivalry with South Korea

Tokyo cements its role as Washington’s top partner, raising pressure on Seoul to secure strategic and economic position

US-Japan summit signals tight defense ties and economic rivalry with South Korea
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 10, 2025
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