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Shifting polls, Moon Jae-in’s indictment and rising geopolitical risks — Ep. 73
Podcast

Shifting polls, Moon Jae-in’s indictment and rising geopolitical risks — Ep. 73

Lee Jae-myung’s lead grows as Moon is indicted for bribery while friends and foes redraw Northeast Asia’s map

Shifting polls, Moon Jae-in’s indictment and rising geopolitical risks — Ep. 73
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 25, 2025
South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map
Analysis

South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map

Tokyo’s proposal for new East Asia theater structure risks eroding ROK relevance without active presidential leadership

South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map
John LeeJohn Lee April 22, 2025
Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules
Briefings

Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules

Lee Jae-myung pledges improved shareholder rights, anti-manipulation rules and MSCI upgrade plans

Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 22, 2025
Beyond party lines: Voter blocs crumble as South Korea faces presidential vote
Analysis

Beyond party lines: Voter blocs crumble as South Korea faces presidential vote

South Korean voters abandon ideological loyalties as centrist pivot boosts Lee Jae-myung’s lead before snap election

Beyond party lines: Voter blocs crumble as South Korea faces presidential vote
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 21, 2025
South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks
Briefings

South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks

New spending prioritizes national tech resilience and trade shock absorption over traditional fiscal restraint

South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 21, 2025
South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election
Analysis

South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election

Legal hurdles, symbolism and Yoon’s martial law fuel calls to move top office from Yongsan to Blue House or Sejong City

South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 18, 2025
Markets rattle as tariff chaos unfolds and Korea’s primaries heat up — Ep. 72
Podcast

Markets rattle as tariff chaos unfolds and Korea’s primaries heat up — Ep. 72

Trump’s shifting tariff threats sow confusion, while South Korea’s presidential hopefuls throw their hats in the ring

Markets rattle as tariff chaos unfolds and Korea’s primaries heat up — Ep. 72
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 18, 2025
From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race
Analysis

From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race

Korea Pro analyzes opposition leader’s shifting rhetoric as he trades progressive ideals for pragmatism and patriotism

From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 17, 2025
Adoption abuse findings put South Korea at risk of global legal action
Analysis

Adoption abuse findings put South Korea at risk of global legal action

Investigation reveals decades of violations, including coerced adoptions, identity fraud and institutional neglect

Adoption abuse findings put South Korea at risk of global legal action
Jack GreenbergJack Greenberg April 16, 2025
Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile
Analysis

Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile

Experts say informal power structures and politicized command decisions eroded civil-military boundaries in 2024 crisis

Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy April 15, 2025
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