Domestic Politics
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
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
