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Yoon’s martial law echoes authoritarian playbook but fails in modern Korea
Analysis

Yoon’s martial law echoes authoritarian playbook but fails in modern Korea

Decades of democratic evolution and peaceful transitions prove fatal for Yoon Suk-yeol’s bid to suppress opposition

Yoon’s martial law echoes authoritarian playbook but fails in modern Korea
Benjamin A. EngelBenjamin A. Engel December 10, 2024
South Korea holds supply chain talks with China amid domestic chaos
Briefings

South Korea holds supply chain talks with China amid domestic chaos

South Korea moves to protect critical supply chains amid China’s export controls on US-bound materials

South Korea holds supply chain talks with China amid domestic chaos
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 10, 2024
Yoon becomes first sitting South Korean president under treason investigation
Briefings

Yoon becomes first sitting South Korean president under treason investigation

Unclear governance structure raises concerns over military control and economic stability

Yoon becomes first sitting South Korean president under treason investigation
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 9, 2024
Yoon’s martial law crisis exposes beltway think tank blind spots
Opinion

Yoon’s martial law crisis exposes beltway think tank blind spots

D.C. experts’ muted response to Yoon’s anti-democratic actions reveals the limits of their critical independence

Yoon’s martial law crisis exposes beltway think tank blind spots
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll December 6, 2024
South Korea’s martial law crisis and its fallout — Ep. 51
Podcast

South Korea’s martial law crisis and its fallout — Ep. 51

The Korea Pro team unpacks Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration, reactions and what lies ahead for South Korea

South Korea’s martial law crisis and its fallout — Ep. 51
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 4, 2024
South Korea grapples with fallout from president’s martial law declaration
Analysis

South Korea grapples with fallout from president’s martial law declaration

Yoon Suk-yeol’s actions have sparked far-reaching national crisis, heightening uncertainty as he faces impeachment

South Korea grapples with fallout from president’s martial law declaration
John LeeJohn Lee December 4, 2024
Ukraine’s arms request puts South Korea in a diplomatic and logistical dilemma
Analysis

Ukraine’s arms request puts South Korea in a diplomatic and logistical dilemma

Production limits, ethical concerns and Trump’s return complicate Seoul’s response to Kyiv’s urgent requests

Ukraine’s arms request puts South Korea in a diplomatic and logistical dilemma
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park December 3, 2024
Special episode with Andrew Yeo: Trump 2.0 and alliance challenges — Ep. 50
Podcast

Special episode with Andrew Yeo: Trump 2.0 and alliance challenges — Ep. 50

Korea Pro examines the future of the U.S.-ROK alliance with The Brookings Institution Korean studies Chair

Special episode with Andrew Yeo: Trump 2.0 and alliance challenges — Ep. 50
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 3, 2024
South Korea’s new missile defense system boosts autonomy and export potential
Briefings

South Korea’s new missile defense system boosts autonomy and export potential

New L-SAM system complements existing defenses, boosting Seoul’s autonomy amid US-China tensions

South Korea’s new missile defense system boosts autonomy and export potential
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 2, 2024
Ukraine envoy’s Korea visit, Japan spat and BOK’s surprise rate cut — Ep. 49
Podcast

Ukraine envoy’s Korea visit, Japan spat and BOK’s surprise rate cut — Ep. 49

Korea Pro examines Seoul's stance on Ukraine aid, fresh tensions with Japan and central bank's policy shift

Ukraine envoy’s Korea visit, Japan spat and BOK’s surprise rate cut — Ep. 49
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 29, 2024
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