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February 05, 2025
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South Korea’s military faces calls for reform as martial law dust settles
Analysis

South Korea’s military faces calls for reform as martial law dust settles

Experts say systemic changes are needed to depoliticize leadership and strengthen civilian oversight

South Korea’s military faces calls for reform as martial law dust settles
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park January 23, 2025
South Korea’s consumer confidence rises but remains below long-term average
Briefings

South Korea’s consumer confidence rises but remains below long-term average

Hopes for political change and economic reform fuel future optimism despite current instability and Trump’s return

South Korea’s consumer confidence rises but remains below long-term average
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 23, 2025
Economic recovery at stake as South Korea’s rival parties debate fiscal measures
Analysis

Economic recovery at stake as South Korea’s rival parties debate fiscal measures

Central bank’s call for urgent supplementary budget intensifies PPP and DP policy showdown before potential election

Economic recovery at stake as South Korea’s rival parties debate fiscal measures
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 22, 2025
Bank of Korea warns of growth slowdown as global trade pressures intensify
Briefings

Bank of Korea warns of growth slowdown as global trade pressures intensify

Domestic consumption stagnates while Trump’s policies threaten trade, amplifying growth concerns in 2025

Bank of Korea warns of growth slowdown as global trade pressures intensify
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 21, 2025
Political chaos in South Korea as protesters storm court over Yoon’s arrest
Analysis

Political chaos in South Korea as protesters storm court over Yoon’s arrest

Experts warn of institutional strain as far-right protesters attack judiciary in defense of Yoon Suk-yeol

Political chaos in South Korea as protesters storm court over Yoon’s arrest
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha Park January 20, 2025
Violence erupts as impeached president faces arrest in martial law probe
Briefings

Violence erupts as impeached president faces arrest in martial law probe

Yoon’s supporters storm court amid escalating tensions, raising concerns over South Korea’s democratic stability

Violence erupts as impeached president faces arrest in martial law probe
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 20, 2025
South Korea unveils sweeping 2025 reforms to modernize its economy and society
Analysis

South Korea unveils sweeping 2025 reforms to modernize its economy and society

Major policy changes include wage hikes, tax reforms, digital IDs, parental benefits and resource security initiatives

South Korea unveils sweeping 2025 reforms to modernize its economy and society
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 17, 2025
Yoon’s arrest, Trump’s inauguration and South Korea’s dilemmas — Ep. 57
Podcast

Yoon’s arrest, Trump’s inauguration and South Korea’s dilemmas — Ep. 57

How Yoon’s fall from power and Trump’s potential plans for North Korea complicate Seoul’s security future

Yoon’s arrest, Trump’s inauguration and South Korea’s dilemmas — Ep. 57
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 17, 2025
South Korea’s ruling party faces backlash over Yoon’s arrest and martial law
Analysis

South Korea’s ruling party faces backlash over Yoon’s arrest and martial law

Allegations of anti-democratic practices and far-right associations put the PPP under intense public scrutiny

South Korea’s ruling party faces backlash over Yoon’s arrest and martial law
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park January 16, 2025
Yoon Suk-yeol becomes first sitting president arrested in South Korea
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol becomes first sitting president arrested in South Korea

Markets show optimism, but political uncertainty looms over governance and security challenges

Yoon Suk-yeol becomes first sitting president arrested in South Korea
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 16, 2025
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