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February 14, 2025
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Lee Jae-myung’s rise fuels US fears of a pro-China shift in South Korea’s policy
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung’s rise fuels US fears of a pro-China shift in South Korea’s policy

US conservatives remain wary of Lee’s past remarks on China, but experts urge a more nuanced view ahead of elections

Lee Jae-myung’s rise fuels US fears of a pro-China shift in South Korea’s policy
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy February 13, 2025
South Korea’s opposition faces chaos if Lee Jae-myung is barred from running
Analysis

South Korea’s opposition faces chaos if Lee Jae-myung is barred from running

Legal battles threaten Lee’s candidacy, leaving room for alternative DP candidates to emerge ahead of the next election

South Korea’s opposition faces chaos if Lee Jae-myung is barred from running
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 12, 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
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
Yoon’s trial, China’s trade retaliation and U.S.-ROK diplomacy — Ep. 60
Podcast

Yoon’s trial, China’s trade retaliation and U.S.-ROK diplomacy — Ep. 60

The Korea Pro team unpacks the latest political, economic, and geopolitical developments shaping South Korea

Yoon’s trial, China’s trade retaliation and U.S.-ROK diplomacy — Ep. 60
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 7, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s Marine Corps plan faces feasibility and political hurdles
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung’s Marine Corps plan faces feasibility and political hurdles

Experts warn that his proposal for independent Marine branch may be costly and struggle to gain support within military

Lee Jae-myung’s Marine Corps plan faces feasibility and political hurdles
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park February 6, 2025
Yoon’s impeachment trial nears verdict as political stakes continue to rise
Analysis

Yoon’s impeachment trial nears verdict as political stakes continue to rise

With four hearings left, South Korea’s Constitutional Court faces pressure to rule on Yoon’s fate before mid-April

Yoon’s impeachment trial nears verdict as political stakes continue to rise
Sooyoung OhSooyoung Oh February 4, 2025
South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month In Review

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

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

South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
South Korea’s opposition stumbles as conservative support surges
Analysis

South Korea’s opposition stumbles as conservative support surges

The Democratic Party loses momentum as impeachment proceedings rally conservative voters around embattled ruling party

South Korea’s opposition stumbles as conservative support surges
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 31, 2025
A nation divided: Protesters voice conflicting views on Yoon’s impeachment
Feature

A nation divided: Protesters voice conflicting views on Yoon’s impeachment

South Koreans across the country express fear and hope as both sides see impeachment as a fight for the nation’s future

A nation divided: Protesters voice conflicting views on Yoon’s impeachment
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park January 30, 2025
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