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South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map
Analysis

South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map

Tokyo’s proposal for new East Asia theater structure risks eroding ROK relevance without active presidential leadership

South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map
John LeeJohn Lee April 22, 2025
South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election
Analysis

South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election

Legal hurdles, symbolism and Yoon’s martial law fuel calls to move top office from Yongsan to Blue House or Sejong City

South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 18, 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
Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile
Analysis

Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile

Experts say informal power structures and politicized command decisions eroded civil-military boundaries in 2024 crisis

Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy April 15, 2025
South Korea’s ruling party outlines seven-point vision to reclaim moderates
Analysis

South Korea’s ruling party outlines seven-point vision to reclaim moderates

The PPP mixes something borrowed, something new as conservatives try to shed Yoon’s toxic political baggage

South Korea’s ruling party outlines seven-point vision to reclaim moderates
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 9, 2025
South Korea’s top court: No military in politics, no presidential overreach
Analysis

South Korea’s top court: No military in politics, no presidential overreach

Experts praise ruling’s clarity and commitment to upholding democratic principles amid political crises

South Korea’s top court: No military in politics, no presidential overreach
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 7, 2025
Yoon impeachment ruling: Three scenarios and their risks to social stability
Analysis

Yoon impeachment ruling: Three scenarios and their risks to social stability

Korea Pro’s analysis of how a unanimous, split or reinstatement ruling could impact the political and business landscape

Yoon impeachment ruling: Three scenarios and their risks to social stability
John LeeJohn Lee April 3, 2025
South Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month In Review

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

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for April 2025

South Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
South Korea risks losing ground in Europe’s $858 billion defense expansion
Analysis

South Korea risks losing ground in Europe’s $858 billion defense expansion

ROK firms may benefit from supply gaps, but EU procurement rules and Seoul’s Ukraine policy may block joint arms deals

South Korea risks losing ground in Europe’s $858 billion defense expansion
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 27, 2025
South Korea, Japan and China seek closer ties at trilateral ministerial summit
Briefings

South Korea, Japan and China seek closer ties at trilateral ministerial summit

South Korea strengthens ties with Japan on security while engaging China on trade and maritime issues

South Korea, Japan and China seek closer ties at trilateral ministerial summit
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 24, 2025
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