Defense & Security
Yoon defends martial law as South Korea’s political crisis deepens — Ep. 52
Korea Pro analyzes the president’s dramatic address and its implications for impeachment, governance and stability
December 13, 2024
Yoon becomes first sitting South Korean president under treason investigation
Unclear governance structure raises concerns over military control and economic stability
December 9, 2024
South Korea grapples with fallout from president’s martial law declaration
Yoon Suk-yeol’s actions have sparked far-reaching national crisis, heightening uncertainty as he faces impeachment
December 4, 2024
Ukraine’s arms request puts South Korea in a diplomatic and logistical dilemma
Production limits, ethical concerns and Trump’s return complicate Seoul’s response to Kyiv’s urgent requests
December 3, 2024
Special episode with Andrew Yeo: Trump 2.0 and alliance challenges — Ep. 50
Korea Pro examines the future of the U.S.-ROK alliance with The Brookings Institution Korean studies Chair
December 3, 2024
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
December 2, 2024
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
November 29, 2024
South Korea-Japan dispute over Sado mine casts shadow over bilateral ties
Divided commemorations for Korean forced laborers imperils growing cooperation, dampening Seoul’s optimism about Ishiba
November 26, 2024
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
November 25, 2024
Opposition legal drama, tech espionage and married women’s job numbers — Ep. 48
Korea Pro examines DP leader's sentence, THAAD probe’s fallout and the reality behind women's employment surge
November 22, 2024
