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US court ruling against Trump tariffs upends South Korea’s trade strategy
Analysis

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

US court ruling against Trump tariffs upends South Korea’s trade strategy
John LeeJohn Lee May 29, 2025
What South Korea’s presidential candidates aren’t saying about the economy
Analysis

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

What South Korea’s presidential candidates aren’t saying about the economy
John LeeJohn Lee May 28, 2025
Climate, energy and regional development divide South Korea’s presidential race
Analysis

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

Climate, energy and regional development divide South Korea’s presidential race
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 27, 2025
South Korea launches renewable bids to align clean energy with national strategy
Briefings

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

South Korea launches renewable bids to align clean energy with national strategy
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 27, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s trade strategy risks running aground in a protectionist world
Analysis

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

Lee Jae-myung’s trade strategy risks running aground in a protectionist world
John LeeJohn Lee May 26, 2025
South Korea’s election exposes divide on youth, gender and demographic care
Analysis

South Korea’s election exposes divide on youth, gender and demographic care

Presidential contenders offer conflicting visions of how to manage aging, inclusion and inequality

South Korea’s election exposes divide on youth, gender and demographic care
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 26, 2025
Lee Jae-myung calls for presidential task force to rescue South Korean economy
Briefings

Lee Jae-myung calls for presidential task force to rescue South Korean economy

Centralized economic command proposed despite record stimulus and looming interest rate cut failing to boost demand

Lee Jae-myung calls for presidential task force to rescue South Korean economy
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 26, 2025
From welfare to housing, candidates differ over South Korea’s social contract
Analysis

From welfare to housing, candidates differ over South Korea’s social contract

Presidential candidates diverge on how to address social demands and fiscal pressure rising from demographic crunch

From welfare to housing, candidates differ over South Korea’s social contract
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 23, 2025
US troop review highlights South Korea’s strategic drift in leadership vacuum
Analysis

US troop review highlights South Korea’s strategic drift in leadership vacuum

Seoul’s caretaker government was not consulted as the Pentagon eyes a potential 4,500-troop reduction

US troop review highlights South Korea’s strategic drift in leadership vacuum
John LeeJohn Lee May 23, 2025
First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78
Podcast

First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78

Korea Pro examines the economic debate's key moments, competing constitutional visions and cybersecurity concerns

First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 23, 2025
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