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Cheong Hyung-sik takes center stage as lead justice in Yoon’s impeachment trial
Profiles

Cheong Hyung-sik takes center stage as lead justice in Yoon’s impeachment trial

Conservative jurist under scrutiny as critics question his past rulings and family ties amid high-stakes political trial

Cheong Hyung-sik takes center stage as lead justice in Yoon’s impeachment trial
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim December 26, 2024
How a Democratic Party president could reshape South Korea’s economy
Analysis

How a Democratic Party president could reshape South Korea’s economy

Progressive policies targeting tax reform, irregular work and green technology will likely dominate economic agenda

How a Democratic Party president could reshape South Korea’s economy
John LeeJohn Lee December 25, 2024
South Korea’s constitutional showdown erupts as Han Duck-soo faces impeachment
Briefings

South Korea’s constitutional showdown erupts as Han Duck-soo faces impeachment

Democratic Party argues removing acting president requires a simple majority, sparking legal and political disputes

South Korea’s constitutional showdown erupts as Han Duck-soo faces impeachment
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 25, 2024
Liquidity and reforms lead South Korea’s response to financial jitters
Briefings

Liquidity and reforms lead South Korea’s response to financial jitters

Liquidity and forex reforms aim to calm markets, but inflation risks and a weak won loom over recovery efforts

Liquidity and reforms lead South Korea’s response to financial jitters
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 24, 2024
South Korea’s chaotic 2024: Impeachment, martial law and political upheaval
Analysis

South Korea’s chaotic 2024: Impeachment, martial law and political upheaval

Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment caps a turbulent year of power struggles, corruption and constitutional challenges

South Korea’s chaotic 2024: Impeachment, martial law and political upheaval
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park 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
Fed’s rate cut sparks market turmoil as South Korea struggles with weakening won
Briefings

Fed’s rate cut sparks market turmoil as South Korea struggles with weakening won

Finance ministry pledges bold interventions as soaring dollar and fragile growth amplify economic risks

Fed’s rate cut sparks market turmoil as South Korea struggles with weakening won
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 20, 2024
Misinformation in South Korea soars during and after martial law declaration
Analysis

Misinformation in South Korea soars during and after martial law declaration

How fake news, polarized politics and debunking efforts shaped the nation’s response to political turmoil

Misinformation in South Korea soars during and after martial law declaration
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy December 19, 2024
Turf war between rival agencies threatens Yoon impeachment investigation
Analysis

Turf war between rival agencies threatens Yoon impeachment investigation

A surprise agreement aims to resolve chaos, but doubts remain about its ability to overcome deep-rooted rivalries

Turf war between rival agencies threatens Yoon impeachment investigation
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim December 18, 2024
Han Duck-soo pushes for swift 2025 budget execution amid fiscal uncertainty
Briefings

Han Duck-soo pushes for swift 2025 budget execution amid fiscal uncertainty

Acting president signals front-loaded spending to ease political and market volatility amid cuts to contingency reserves

Han Duck-soo pushes for swift 2025 budget execution amid fiscal uncertainty
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 18, 2024
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