Domestic Politics
South Korea passes landmark Commercial Law reforms with bipartisan backing
New law expands corporate directors’ duties, mandates virtual meetings and caps controlling shareholder voting rights
July 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s unscripted presser signals policymaking will start from the mic
South Korean president’s remarks reflected a preference for fast, top-down governance over ministry white papers
July 3, 2025
Lee bets on equities to fix South Korea’s real estate-driven asset imbalance
Administration signals long-term shift in household investment strategy to stabilize housing and build trust in markets
July 2, 2025
South Korea in June 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for July 2025
June 30, 2025
Lee Jae-myung names technocrat and industrial insider to key economic posts
Koo Yun-cheol and Kim Jung-gwan set to steer Lee’s AI, energy and growth agenda if confirmed by the National Assembly
June 30, 2025
First civilian nominated to lead South Korea’s defense ministry in over 60 years
Ahn Gyu-back’s appointment marks Lee Jae-myung’s first major step to rebuild trust in military oversight institutions
June 27, 2025
Rare diplomatic window with Japan, Cabinet takes shape, KOSPI goes up — Ep. 85
Korea Pro unpacks Lee’s absence from NATO summit, Tokyo’s response, Cabinet picks and market disconnect
June 27, 2025
South Korea deepens NATO ties with new defense industry consultative body
Lee Jae-myung signals continuity with Yoon-era strategy but European procurement bias may limit ROK firm access
June 27, 2025
Beijing’s cloud push in Seoul risks undermining US-South Korea tech cooperation
Alibaba Cloud gains ground in ROK, deepening China’s ties with Korean firms despite US calls for digital decoupling
June 26, 2025
Japanese leader’s move to skip NATO summit reveals opening for Seoul-Tokyo ties
Ishiba signaled respect to South Korea, but his uncertain political future highlights fragility of bilateral cooperation
June 25, 2025
