Domestic Politics
South Korea bets on semiconductor mega cluster for global edge
Mega cluster investment promises economic growth but faces opposition party scrutiny amid need for nuclear power
South Korea’s #MeToo movement faces legal hurdles after Supreme Court verdict
Despite heightened awareness, South Korea’s legal system struggles to keep pace with the social movement
South Korea maintains oil, LNG stability amid Middle East tensions
Industry ministry secures energy supplies while navigating upcoming general elections and debt-laden energy companies
Challenges of Korean film industry, aftermath of knife attack — Pilot Ep. 7
Korea Pro discusses how ROK movie industry suffered from low profitability, controversy surrounding criminal identities
Yoon’s new economic security adviser appointment emphasizes trade with China
The appointment of Wang Yun-jong, a China economy expert, signals Seoul’s intent to balance its technology diplomacy
National elections highlight anti-incumbent sentiment in South Korea
Lack of transparency or connections with constituencies has historically led South Korean voters to reject incumbents
South Korea’s focus on US, Japan relations in 2023 overlooks regional players
As Seoul prioritizes key alliances, experts warn of potential fallout in wider Asian relations as elections loom
Assassination attempt against opposition party chief Lee Jae-myung — Pilot Ep. 6
The Korea Pro team discusses what experts called a deteriorating political culture in South Korea
Assassination attempt on opposition leader signals decaying political culture
Experts tell Korea Pro that the attack on Lee Jae-myung exposes alarming polarization that threatens Korea’s democracy
Yoon suggests short-selling ban extension amid political tensions
The decision to extend the short-selling ban could deter foreign investors and affect the country’s economic growth