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Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy
Profiles

Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy

As Trump-era tensions return, Democratic Party turns to seasoned dealmaker to protect South Korea’s national interests

Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 25, 2025
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
Why South Korea will concede to US plans to use troops on peninsula for Taiwan
Analysis

Why South Korea will concede to US plans to use troops on peninsula for Taiwan

Trump’s Indo-Pacific pivot leaves Seoul little room to object, but it has leverage to bargain for strategic returns

Why South Korea will concede to US plans to use troops on peninsula for Taiwan
John LeeJohn Lee April 24, 2025
South Korea probes reports that China warned firms over rare earth exports to US
Briefings

South Korea probes reports that China warned firms over rare earth exports to US

Trade ministry says it’s still verifying facts with Beijing and companies amid rising supply chain security concerns

South Korea probes reports that China warned firms over rare earth exports to US
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 24, 2025
China exploits South Korea’s strategic paralysis in Yellow Sea expansion
Analysis

China exploits South Korea’s strategic paralysis in Yellow Sea expansion

While Beijing installs platforms, Seoul balances trade, alliance and leadership vacuum as it weighs cost of pushing back

China exploits South Korea’s strategic paralysis in Yellow Sea expansion
John LeeJohn Lee April 23, 2025
South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline
Briefings

South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline

Semiconductor surge preceded tariff announcement, signaling lower export expectations for the second quarter

South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 23, 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
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
BOK holds rates steady as trade turmoil ties South Korea’s monetary policy hands
Briefings

BOK holds rates steady as trade turmoil ties South Korea’s monetary policy hands

Central bank leaves interest rate at 2.75%, citing U.S. tariff risk, foreign exchange volatility and sluggish growth

BOK holds rates steady as trade turmoil ties South Korea’s monetary policy hands
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
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