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South Korea launches its largest energy storage bid to bolster grid stability
Briefings

South Korea launches its largest energy storage bid to bolster grid stability

Project shows how ROK may finance climate infrastructure through private capital but with public operational control

South Korea launches its largest energy storage bid to bolster grid stability
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 23, 2025
Post-martial law, South Korea’s presidential term reform debate splits experts
Analysis

Post-martial law, South Korea’s presidential term reform debate splits experts

Experts mixed on whether proposed changes will improve democratic accountability or create new imbalances

Post-martial law, South Korea’s presidential term reform debate splits experts
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park May 22, 2025
South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy
Analysis

South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy

Presidential contenders offer competing slogans on diplomacy and defense, but fall short on plans for execution

South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 21, 2025
South Korea’s election laws keep minor parties off the political stage
Analysis

South Korea’s election laws keep minor parties off the political stage

Legal thresholds and campaign restrictions entrench a two-party system, limiting competition and silencing new voices

South Korea’s election laws keep minor parties off the political stage
Lina ParkLina Park May 21, 2025
South Korea’s presidential candidates pledge growth but skimp on details
Analysis

South Korea’s presidential candidates pledge growth but skimp on details

In the second of a multi-part series, Korea Pro explores the main candidates’ official pledges on the economy

South Korea’s presidential candidates pledge growth but skimp on details
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 20, 2025
Presidential candidates lay out competing political reform visions ahead of vote
Analysis

Presidential candidates lay out competing political reform visions ahead of vote

In the first of a multi-part series, Korea Pro explores the main candidates’ official pledges on institutional reform

Presidential candidates lay out competing political reform visions ahead of vote
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 19, 2025
The progressive theorist behind Lee Jae-myung’s economic policy reinvention
Profiles

The progressive theorist behind Lee Jae-myung’s economic policy reinvention

Despite no campaign role, You Jong-il has shaped South Korean frontrunner’s pivot from basic income to AI-driven growth

The progressive theorist behind Lee Jae-myung’s economic policy reinvention
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park May 16, 2025
Presidential race begins, ruling party drama, US-China tariff deal — Ep. 77
Podcast

Presidential race begins, ruling party drama, US-China tariff deal — Ep. 77

Korea Pro examines candidates' policy visions, party infighting, and U.S.-China trade deal's implications for Seoul

Presidential race begins, ruling party drama, US-China tariff deal — Ep. 77
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 16, 2025
Why South Korea’s new ASEAN initiative may not survive the presidential election
Analysis

Why South Korea’s new ASEAN initiative may not survive the presidential election

Change in government and Trump tariff upheaval threaten to once again disrupt policy toward important regional bloc

Why South Korea’s new ASEAN initiative may not survive the presidential election
John LeeJohn Lee May 14, 2025
Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future
Analysis

Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future

Lee Jae-myung pushes renewables and public-led transition, while Kim Moon-soo prioritizes nuclear and price relief

Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future
John LeeJohn Lee May 13, 2025
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