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Court drama, US auto tariffs, and worst fire in South Korea’s history — Ep. 68
Podcast

Court drama, US auto tariffs, and worst fire in South Korea’s history — Ep. 68

Han Duck-soo returns, Lee Jae-myung is cleared, Trump hits autos and wildfires test the country’s resilience

Court drama, US auto tariffs, and worst fire in South Korea’s history — Ep. 68
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 28, 2025
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs undermine KORUS, leaving South Korea flat-footed
Briefings

Trump’s 25% auto tariffs undermine KORUS, leaving South Korea flat-footed

Free trade agreement sidelined as Trump weaponizes tariffs and private sector acts without waiting for government

Trump’s 25% auto tariffs undermine KORUS, leaving South Korea flat-footed
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 28, 2025
Lee Jae-myung acquitted, clearing major legal hurdle to South Korea’s presidency
Briefings

Lee Jae-myung acquitted, clearing major legal hurdle to South Korea’s presidency

High Court acquits opposition leader, undercutting his rivals as Constitutional Court nears Yoon impeachment ruling

Lee Jae-myung acquitted, clearing major legal hurdle to South Korea’s presidency
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 27, 2025
Hyundai’s $21B US push signals a seismic strategy shift for South Korean firms
Analysis

Hyundai’s $21B US push signals a seismic strategy shift for South Korean firms

Tariffs, domestic instability and weak diplomacy are driving Korean conglomerates to behave like post-national entities

Hyundai’s $21B US push signals a seismic strategy shift for South Korean firms
John LeeJohn Lee March 26, 2025
Hyundai to invest $21 billion in US to dodge tariffs and secure market share
Briefings

Hyundai to invest $21 billion in US to dodge tariffs and secure market share

Conglomerate’s plan includes new EV plants, AI labs and 14,000 jobs as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are set to kick in

Hyundai to invest $21 billion in US to dodge tariffs and secure market share
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 26, 2025
South Korea’s shrinking towns explore refugees as a fix for demographic collapse
Analysis

South Korea’s shrinking towns explore refugees as a fix for demographic collapse

Yeongyang County’s refugee plan is still under review but reflects growing pressure to find solutions

South Korea’s shrinking towns explore refugees as a fix for demographic collapse
Lina ParkLina Park March 25, 2025
South Korea’s 2025 SDG Report highlights economic and social weaknesses
Briefings

South Korea’s 2025 SDG Report highlights economic and social weaknesses

Weak progress on green energy, high elderly poverty and social inequality highlight structural gaps in safety net

South Korea’s 2025 SDG Report highlights economic and social weaknesses
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 25, 2025
South Korean PM’s reinstatement sets high bar for presidential impeachment
Analysis

South Korean PM’s reinstatement sets high bar for presidential impeachment

Constitutional Court’s focus on proportionality and intent may shield Yoon and future leaders from accountability

South Korean PM’s reinstatement sets high bar for presidential impeachment
John LeeJohn Lee March 24, 2025
Impeaching another South Korean acting president is a dangerous political gamble
Opinion

Impeaching another South Korean acting president is a dangerous political gamble

Democratic Party’s push to remove Choi Sang-mok reflects growing anxiety that could seriously backfire with swing voters

Impeaching another South Korean acting president is a dangerous political gamble
John LeeJohn Lee March 21, 2025
Another potential impeachment, interest rates and trade tensions — Ep. 67
Podcast

Another potential impeachment, interest rates and trade tensions — Ep. 67

South Korea’s opposition seeks to impeach Acting President Choi as steel tariffs and Fed policy squeeze Seoul’s economy

Another potential impeachment, interest rates and trade tensions — Ep. 67
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 21, 2025
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