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December 29, 2024
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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
South Korea leverages climate deals abroad but faces environmental scrutiny
Analysis

South Korea leverages climate deals abroad but faces environmental scrutiny

Informal partnerships bolster exports but raise questions about accountability and sustainability

South Korea leverages climate deals abroad but faces environmental scrutiny
Soo-hyun LeeSoo-hyun Lee November 28, 2024
Why South Korea’s ambitious plan to phase out coal faces serious headwinds
Analysis

Why South Korea’s ambitious plan to phase out coal faces serious headwinds

ROK wants to shutter 75% of coal plants by 2039 but will need to address energy security risks and economic disruptions

Why South Korea’s ambitious plan to phase out coal faces serious headwinds
John LeeJohn Lee November 27, 2024
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