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South Korea’s satellite launch strengthens defense and export capabilities
Briefings

South Korea’s satellite launch strengthens defense and export capabilities

Networked SAR satellites offer round-the-clock surveillance and boost the appeal of Seoul’s defense products

South Korea’s satellite launch strengthens defense and export capabilities
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 23, 2024
Han Duck-soo vetoes bills as Fed rate cut roils South Korea’s economy — Ep. 53
Podcast

Han Duck-soo vetoes bills as Fed rate cut roils South Korea’s economy — Ep. 53

Korea Pro unpacks the Acting President’s veto and the BOK’s policy dilemmas amid political and financial turbulence

Han Duck-soo vetoes bills as Fed rate cut roils South Korea’s economy — Ep. 53
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 20, 2024
What’s at stake in South Korea’s impeachment trial of Yoon Suk-yeol
Analysis

What’s at stake in South Korea’s impeachment trial of Yoon Suk-yeol

Constitutional Court’s decision will have major implications for executive power and trust in democratic institutions

What’s at stake in South Korea’s impeachment trial of Yoon Suk-yeol
John LeeJohn Lee December 16, 2024
Yoon defends martial law as South Korea’s political crisis deepens — Ep. 52
Podcast

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

Yoon defends martial law as South Korea’s political crisis deepens — Ep. 52
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 13, 2024
Yoon becomes first sitting South Korean president under treason investigation
Briefings

Yoon becomes first sitting South Korean president under treason investigation

Unclear governance structure raises concerns over military control and economic stability

Yoon becomes first sitting South Korean president under treason investigation
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 9, 2024
South Korea grapples with fallout from president’s martial law declaration
Analysis

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

South Korea grapples with fallout from president’s martial law declaration
John LeeJohn Lee December 4, 2024
Ukraine’s arms request puts South Korea in a diplomatic and logistical dilemma
Analysis

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

Ukraine’s arms request puts South Korea in a diplomatic and logistical dilemma
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park December 3, 2024
Special episode with Andrew Yeo: Trump 2.0 and alliance challenges — Ep. 50
Podcast

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

Special episode with Andrew Yeo: Trump 2.0 and alliance challenges — Ep. 50
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 3, 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
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
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