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South Korea and Japan build on Yoon-era ties as US leadership recedes
Briefings

South Korea and Japan build on Yoon-era ties as US leadership recedes

As Trump skips key meetings, Seoul and Tokyo revive shuttle diplomacy to manage shared geopolitical risks

South Korea and Japan build on Yoon-era ties as US leadership recedes
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 19, 2025
Poll shows South Koreans warming to expanded USFK role in Taiwan conflict
Analysis

Poll shows South Koreans warming to expanded USFK role in Taiwan conflict

Polling reveals growing support for US troops’ logistical aid in regional crises, offering Seoul new diplomatic options

Poll shows South Koreans warming to expanded USFK role in Taiwan conflict
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 18, 2025
US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms
Briefings

US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms

Samsung, LG and others could face compliance costs as origin rules harden under US trade enforcement push

US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 18, 2025
Trump’s G7 early exit exposes South Korea’s over-reliance on summit diplomacy
Analysis

Trump’s G7 early exit exposes South Korea’s over-reliance on summit diplomacy

Lee Jae-myung now racing against time to salvage trade talks and reaffirm alliance ties before tariff pause expires

Trump’s G7 early exit exposes South Korea’s over-reliance on summit diplomacy
John LeeJohn Lee June 17, 2025
South Korea, Japan mark 60 years of ties amid signs of strategic continuity
Briefings

South Korea, Japan mark 60 years of ties amid signs of strategic continuity

High-level talks reflect effort to preserve momentum while deferring hard decisions on contentious bilateral issues

South Korea, Japan mark 60 years of ties amid signs of strategic continuity
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 17, 2025
Israel-Iran strikes rattle global markets ahead of Lee Jae-myung’s G7 appearance
Briefings

Israel-Iran strikes rattle global markets ahead of Lee Jae-myung’s G7 appearance

South Korean president to address conflict in Canada as rising energy costs threaten inflation rebound

Israel-Iran strikes rattle global markets ahead of Lee Jae-myung’s G7 appearance
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 16, 2025
Lee Jae-myung bets on rivals to reshape South Korea’s foreign policy apparatus
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung bets on rivals to reshape South Korea’s foreign policy apparatus

Lee installs Wi Sung-lac and Lee Jong-seok despite past clashes over US alliance policy, testing pragmatic cooperation

Lee Jae-myung bets on rivals to reshape South Korea’s foreign policy apparatus
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 13, 2025
Lee’s early diplomacy, key nominations and stock market pledges — Ep. 82
Podcast

Lee’s early diplomacy, key nominations and stock market pledges — Ep. 82

The Korea Pro team analyzes Lee’s first foreign calls, top economic picks, and court rulings as G7 summit approaches

Lee’s early diplomacy, key nominations and stock market pledges — Ep. 82
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 13, 2025
South Korea chooses steady hands over firebrands amid global protectionism
Profiles

South Korea chooses steady hands over firebrands amid global protectionism

Lee Hae-myung’s appointment of Yeo Han-koo as trade minister reflects pivot toward discipline over retaliation

South Korea chooses steady hands over firebrands amid global protectionism
John LeeJohn Lee June 11, 2025
Lee Jae-myung, Xi Jinping diverge on tone and substance in first phone call
Briefings

Lee Jae-myung, Xi Jinping diverge on tone and substance in first phone call

South Korea presses for reciprocal cooperation while Beijing stresses “core interests” and regional stability

Lee Jae-myung, Xi Jinping diverge on tone and substance in first phone call
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 11, 2025
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