Domestic Politics
Kim Min-seok’s appointment deepens concerns over South Korea’s power imbalance
Confirmed without opposition support, Kim’s elevation highlights growing executive dominance under the Democratic Party
July 11, 2025
Trump tariffs pressure Seoul, BOK holds steady and Samsung slips — Ep. 87
Korea Pro dissects Seoul’s trade-security strategy, economic stress signals and Samsung’s faltering chip position
July 11, 2025
Why the delayed Itaewon investigation starts with no guarantee of accountability
Facing limited authority and uncertain political support, investigation risks repeating failures of the Sewol probe
July 10, 2025
Lee Jae-myung slows nuclear expansion while backing reactor exports abroad
South Korea’s new energy strategy curbs domestic growth but supports export deals in Europe and beyond
July 10, 2025
Ukraine offers South Korea entry to Europe’s defense core — but at a price
Joint ventures with European firms could cement Seoul’s role in NATO but risks legal, political and strategic backlash
July 9, 2025
South Korea faces no-win dilemma over China’s Victory Day invitation
How Seoul handles Beijing’s invitation could reshape perceptions among allies and adversaries alike, experts say
July 8, 2025
Yoon administration accused of illegal military aid to Ukraine under lease deal
Alleged illegal support under Yoon could limit Seoul’s ability to deepen non-lethal aid or expand NATO security ties
July 8, 2025
South Korea’s AI centralization plan risks backfire without institutional buy-in
Efforts to sideline the finance ministry and empower technocrats face untested leadership and delivery risks
July 7, 2025
Lee ponders China parade, press conference, Poland lands tanks — Ep. 86
Korea Pro unpacks China’s Victory Day invite, $6B Poland tank deal, Lee’s presser and growing probes into Yoon-era
July 4, 2025
Technocrat takes command as South Korea’s conservatives face existential test
Song Eon-seog leads a fractured People Power Party after Yoon’s fall, rising from budget expert to political fireman
July 4, 2025
