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Why South Korea’s new ASEAN initiative may not survive the presidential election
Analysis

Why South Korea’s new ASEAN initiative may not survive the presidential election

Change in government and Trump tariff upheaval threaten to once again disrupt policy toward important regional bloc

Why South Korea’s new ASEAN initiative may not survive the presidential election
John LeeJohn Lee May 14, 2025
Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future
Analysis

Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future

Lee Jae-myung pushes renewables and public-led transition, while Kim Moon-soo prioritizes nuclear and price relief

Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future
John LeeJohn Lee May 13, 2025
South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election
Briefings

South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election

Lee proposes state-driven innovation and reform while Kim calls for liberalization and institutional rollback

South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 13, 2025
What to expect from South Korea’s snap presidential election on June 3
Analysis

What to expect from South Korea’s snap presidential election on June 3

From registration and polling to inauguration, here’s how South Korea’s election process will unfold step by step

What to expect from South Korea’s snap presidential election on June 3
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 12, 2025
Kim Moon-soo clinches PPP nomination after failed attempt to install Han
Briefings

Kim Moon-soo clinches PPP nomination after failed attempt to install Han

Ruling party unable to mount credible electoral opposition as poll shows majority backing for Lee Jae-myung

Kim Moon-soo clinches PPP nomination after failed attempt to install Han
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 12, 2025
Kim Moon-soo rebels, Lee Jae-myung relaxes, and Czech deal collapses — Ep. 76
Podcast

Kim Moon-soo rebels, Lee Jae-myung relaxes, and Czech deal collapses — Ep. 76

PPP nominee seeks court protection amid party revolt as DP steadies and KHNP faces setback abroad

Kim Moon-soo rebels, Lee Jae-myung relaxes, and Czech deal collapses — Ep. 76
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 9, 2025
Conservative disarray threatens last-minute bid to unseat Lee Jae-myung
Analysis

Conservative disarray threatens last-minute bid to unseat Lee Jae-myung

Electoral math suggests a path for conservative victory, but leadership disputes may cost the right its most viable shot

Conservative disarray threatens last-minute bid to unseat Lee Jae-myung
Sooyoung OhSooyoung Oh May 8, 2025
Seoul High Court delays Lee Jae-myung’s trial until after election day
Briefings

Seoul High Court delays Lee Jae-myung’s trial until after election day

Decision grants frontrunner temporary legal shield as court cites fairness and Democratic Party pushes immunity bill

Seoul High Court delays Lee Jae-myung’s trial until after election day
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 8, 2025
Presidential frontrunner’s lead narrows as Supreme Court ruling shakes race
Briefings

Presidential frontrunner’s lead narrows as Supreme Court ruling shakes race

Realmeter poll shows Lee Jae-myung dropping below 50% as Han Duck-soo surges and conservatives weigh unity ticket

Presidential frontrunner’s lead narrows as Supreme Court ruling shakes race
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 6, 2025
Colin Marshall on why South Korea’s politics resist Western labels — Ep. 75
Podcast

Colin Marshall on why South Korea’s politics resist Western labels — Ep. 75

Why South Korea’s left and right defy ideological labels, and what that says about power

Colin Marshall on why South Korea’s politics resist Western labels — Ep. 75
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 5, 2025
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