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Yoon taps two veteran diplomats for intelligence and foreign ministry posts
Briefings

Yoon taps two veteran diplomats for intelligence and foreign ministry posts

Appointing Cho Tae-yong and Cho Tae-yul indicates administration’s emphasis on regional security and global diplomacy

Yoon taps two veteran diplomats for intelligence and foreign ministry posts
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 20, 2023
How South Korea’s industry minister nominee will implement Yoon’s trade strategy
Analysis

How South Korea’s industry minister nominee will implement Yoon’s trade strategy

Ahn Duk-geun will likely pursue targeted bilateral agreements to overcome protectionism and enhance domestic industries

How South Korea’s industry minister nominee will implement Yoon’s trade strategy
Sooyoung OhSooyoung Oh December 18, 2023
Yoon’s low approval rating threatens South Korean ruling party’s election hopes
Analysis

Yoon’s low approval rating threatens South Korean ruling party’s election hopes

Power Power Party faces internal discord and leadership vacuum, but fragmentation in opposition muddies election picture

Yoon’s low approval rating threatens South Korean ruling party’s election hopes
Karl FriedhoffKarl Friedhoff December 14, 2023
South Korea’s ruling party faces leadership void as Kim Gi-hyeon resigns
Briefings

South Korea’s ruling party faces leadership void as Kim Gi-hyeon resigns

Resignation of PPP leader just months before general elections stirs concerns over the party’s electoral viability

South Korea’s ruling party faces leadership void as Kim Gi-hyeon resigns
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 14, 2023
South Korea’s big five-year defense plan clashes with Yoon’s austerity budget
Briefings

South Korea’s big five-year defense plan clashes with Yoon’s austerity budget

Yoon administration will face stiff opposition to ambitious military spending amid budget constraints

South Korea’s big five-year defense plan clashes with Yoon’s austerity budget
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 13, 2023
South Korea’s disabled left behind in urban tech boom with public transport woes
Analysis

South Korea’s disabled left behind in urban tech boom with public transport woes

In a country renowned for its tech prowess, South Korea’s disabled fight for equitable public transport access

South Korea’s disabled left behind in urban tech boom with public transport woes
Hyojin KimHyojin Kim December 11, 2023
South Korea’s successful spy satellite launch, cabinet reshuffle — Pilot Ep. 2
Podcast

South Korea’s successful spy satellite launch, cabinet reshuffle — Pilot Ep. 2

The Korea Pro team delves into South Korea's ambitions and challenges in advancing space technology

South Korea’s successful spy satellite launch, cabinet reshuffle — Pilot Ep. 2
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 8, 2023
Justice minister’s immigration vision clashes with South Korea’s reality
Briefings

Justice minister’s immigration vision clashes with South Korea’s reality

Recent government decisions and societal trends counter Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon’s immigration plans

Justice minister’s immigration vision clashes with South Korea’s reality
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 7, 2023
Twitch’s exit highlights costs of South Korea’s insular digital strategy
Analysis

Twitch’s exit highlights costs of South Korea’s insular digital strategy

Streaming platform has blamed increased regulation on foreign firms, and its departure could have major economic impact

Twitch’s exit highlights costs of South Korea’s insular digital strategy
John LeeJohn Lee December 6, 2023
Why South Korea’s political scene is ready for the rise of a new party
Analysis

Why South Korea’s political scene is ready for the rise of a new party

Lee Jun-seok seeks to reshape Korea’s political landscape amid disillusionment, but his divisive image may be a hurdle

Why South Korea’s political scene is ready for the rise of a new party
Kwon Jang-hoKwon Jang-ho November 30, 2023
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