Domestic Politics
Lee Jae-myung projected to win South Korea’s presidential election
MBC, KBS and SBS declare Lee the “certain winner” as Kim Moon-soo concedes defeat
June 3, 2025
Five early flashpoints for South Korea’s incoming presidential administration
From alliance signals to fiscal moves, the first month will test the next government’s capabilities and priorities
June 3, 2025
South Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for June 2025
June 2, 2025
Final debate jabs, Trump tariffs in court and election week preview — Ep. 79
The Korea Pro team goes over the presidential final debate and the latest update on the state of US tariffs
May 30, 2025
Where South Korea’s candidates stand on foreign policy: All you need to know
Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo propose competing approaches to deterrence, diplomacy and alliance management
May 30, 2025
US court ruling against Trump tariffs upends South Korea’s trade strategy
Suspension of reciprocal tariffs forces Seoul to recalibrate just as new government is set to take office
May 29, 2025
What South Korea’s presidential candidates aren’t saying about the economy
Leading contenders sidestep inflation, revenue plans and climate tradeoffs as campaign rhetoric outpaces policy detail
May 28, 2025
Climate, energy and regional development divide South Korea’s presidential race
Candidates split on nuclear, coal phase-out, climate justice funding and regional infrastructure investment
May 27, 2025
South Korea launches renewable bids to align clean energy with national strategy
New rules give preference to local supply chains, expand RE100 access and reward state-developed technologies
May 27, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s trade strategy risks running aground in a protectionist world
Promise to stabilize China ties and rebalance US tariffs neglect South Korea’s lack of leverage in a transactional era
May 26, 2025
