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Opposition legal drama, tech espionage and married women’s job numbers — Ep. 48
Podcast

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

Opposition legal drama, tech espionage and married women’s job numbers — Ep. 48
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 22, 2024
South Korea’s women-only universities weigh co-education as enrollments decline
Analysis

South Korea’s women-only universities weigh co-education as enrollments decline

Critics argue co-ed transition risks eroding gender equity in higher education, while supporters see it as inevitable

South Korea’s women-only universities weigh co-education as enrollments decline
Lina ParkLina Park November 22, 2024
Lee Jae-myung verdict disrupts South Korea’s opposition party and 2027 election
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung verdict disrupts South Korea’s opposition party and 2027 election

Guilty ruling on election law violations raises stakes for Democratic Party leadership and deepens partisan conflicts

Lee Jae-myung verdict disrupts South Korea’s opposition party and 2027 election
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park November 18, 2024
South Korea grapples with how to stymie crypto-fueled drug trade
Analysis

South Korea grapples with how to stymie crypto-fueled drug trade

Cryptocurrency’s pseudonymity makes drug purchases hard to track, but stricter oversight risks stifling growing sector

South Korea grapples with how to stymie crypto-fueled drug trade
Iliana MavrouIliana Mavrou November 15, 2024
Trump’s Cabinet picks raise questions for US-ROK alliance — Ep. 47
Podcast

Trump’s Cabinet picks raise questions for US-ROK alliance — Ep. 47

Korea Pro analyzes how Rubio, Hegseth appointments could reshape regional security and what it means for Seoul

Trump’s Cabinet picks raise questions for US-ROK alliance — Ep. 47
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 15, 2024
South Korea’s Ukraine observer mission sparks debate about military deployment
Analysis

South Korea’s Ukraine observer mission sparks debate about military deployment

2003 directive allows some deployments without parliamentary oversight, but critics say it doesn’t apply in Ukraine case

South Korea’s Ukraine observer mission sparks debate about military deployment
John LeeJohn Lee November 12, 2024
Yoon battles scandal as calls for probe on first lady’s influence gain momentum
Analysis

Yoon battles scandal as calls for probe on first lady’s influence gain momentum

As public trust erodes, Yoon’s defensive response in 140-minute press conference raises more questions than it answers

Yoon battles scandal as calls for probe on first lady’s influence gain momentum
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park November 8, 2024
South Korea eyes AUKUS role and Ukraine mission as Trump wins US election
Briefings

South Korea eyes AUKUS role and Ukraine mission as Trump wins US election

Seoul weighs strategic tech partnership with AUKUS while balancing its relations with Washington, Beijing and Moscow

South Korea eyes AUKUS role and Ukraine mission as Trump wins US election
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 8, 2024
South Korea’s food delivery giants face antitrust scrutiny amid rising fees
Analysis

South Korea’s food delivery giants face antitrust scrutiny amid rising fees

Baemin, Coupang Eats and Yogiyo investigated for unfair practices as restaurant owners struggle with increased costs

South Korea’s food delivery giants face antitrust scrutiny amid rising fees
Amber RoosAmber Roos November 7, 2024
South Korea’s arms export boom at risk amid opposition’s push for restrictions
Analysis

South Korea’s arms export boom at risk amid opposition’s push for restrictions

Proposed laws targeting conflict-zone sales could impact defense industry growth, innovation and global partnerships

South Korea’s arms export boom at risk amid opposition’s push for restrictions
John LeeJohn Lee November 6, 2024
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