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South Korea’s bid to overhaul corporate governance faces key enforcement hurdles
Analysis

South Korea’s bid to overhaul corporate governance faces key enforcement hurdles

Proposed changes aim to protect minority shareholders, but limited scope and voluntary compliance may dilute impact

South Korea’s bid to overhaul corporate governance faces key enforcement hurdles
John LeeJohn Lee December 2, 2024
South Korea’s new missile defense system boosts autonomy and export potential
Briefings

South Korea’s new missile defense system boosts autonomy and export potential

New L-SAM system complements existing defenses, boosting Seoul’s autonomy amid US-China tensions

South Korea’s new missile defense system boosts autonomy and export potential
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 2, 2024
Yoon and South Korea’s opposition pivot on policy, eyeing political center
Analysis

Yoon and South Korea’s opposition pivot on policy, eyeing political center

Conservative president eyes welfare expansion as Lee Jae-yung courts business, amid mounting pressure on both

Yoon and South Korea’s opposition pivot on policy, eyeing political center
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim November 29, 2024
Ukraine envoy’s Korea visit, Japan spat and BOK’s surprise rate cut — Ep. 49
Podcast

Ukraine envoy’s Korea visit, Japan spat and BOK’s surprise rate cut — Ep. 49

Korea Pro examines Seoul's stance on Ukraine aid, fresh tensions with Japan and central bank's policy shift

Ukraine envoy’s Korea visit, Japan spat and BOK’s surprise rate cut — Ep. 49
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 29, 2024
Economic slowdown drives Bank of Korea to surprise second rate cut
Briefings

Economic slowdown drives Bank of Korea to surprise second rate cut

Lowered growth forecasts and global uncertainties push South Korea’s central bank to prioritize stimulus over stability

Economic slowdown drives Bank of Korea to surprise second rate cut
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 29, 2024
South Korea leverages climate deals abroad but faces environmental scrutiny
Analysis

South Korea leverages climate deals abroad but faces environmental scrutiny

Informal partnerships bolster exports but raise questions about accountability and sustainability

South Korea leverages climate deals abroad but faces environmental scrutiny
Soo-hyun LeeSoo-hyun Lee November 28, 2024
Why South Korea’s ambitious plan to phase out coal faces serious headwinds
Analysis

Why South Korea’s ambitious plan to phase out coal faces serious headwinds

ROK wants to shutter 75% of coal plants by 2039 but will need to address energy security risks and economic disruptions

Why South Korea’s ambitious plan to phase out coal faces serious headwinds
John LeeJohn Lee November 27, 2024
South Korea’s economic vulnerability rises amid worsening business confidence
Briefings

South Korea’s economic vulnerability rises amid worsening business confidence

Trade dependence spikes as business outlook hits historic lows amid US President-elect Trump's tariff plans

South Korea’s economic vulnerability rises amid worsening business confidence
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 27, 2024
Seeking new markets, South Korea sets sights on defense deals with Latin America
Analysis

Seeking new markets, South Korea sets sights on defense deals with Latin America

Submarine project with Peru and resource deal with Chile highlight Seoul’s push to expand its global influence

Seeking new markets, South Korea sets sights on defense deals with Latin America
John LeeJohn Lee November 25, 2024
South Korea weighs fiscal U-turn as Yoon’s term hits halfway mark
Briefings

South Korea weighs fiscal U-turn as Yoon’s term hits halfway mark

Seoul’s mixed messaging on supplementary budget highlights internal debate over abandoning fiscal conservatism

South Korea weighs fiscal U-turn as Yoon’s term hits halfway mark
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 25, 2024
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