Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Standoff over Yoon’s arrest poses critical test of South Korean rule of law
Resistance to arrest warrant has raised troubling questions about chain of command and the ROK’s political stability
January 3, 2025
Institutional rot and crisis: South Korea’s leadership vacuum — Ep. 55
The Korea Pro team unpacks the impasse over Yoon Suk-yeol’s arrest and implications for Seoul’s political stability
January 3, 2025
Why South Korea’s new defense tech law still leaves it vulnerable to espionage
Experts emphasize need to address systemic weaknesses in defense exports, not just strengthen legal deterrents
January 2, 2025
The first 100 days: How South Korea’s next leader could steer it out of crisis
With presidency and legislative majority, the Democratic Party has a chance to make a mark but faces high expectations
January 1, 2025
Flight crash leaves 179 dead in South Korea’s worst aviation tragedy in years
Acting President Choi Sang-mok faces intense scrutiny amid recovery efforts and ongoing political instability
December 30, 2024
Biden signs bill reaffirming US troop presence ahead of Trump administration
Legislation offers Seoul short-term assurance as Trump’s pick for Pentagon policy role hints at possible changes
December 26, 2024
Why a Democratic Party-led South Korea will reject nuclear weapons
Credibility deficit left in wake of Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law will force DP to prioritize alliance and stability
December 24, 2024
How a Democratic Party presidency could reshape South Korea’s foreign policies
New Korea Pro series examples potential shifts in trade, defense and diplomacy under a DP-led government
December 20, 2024
US court overturns ruling on South Korea’s electricity rates as subsidy
South Korea wins legal battle but must brace for trade policy changes under Trump’s second presidency
December 19, 2024
South Korea pushes back against EU’s carbon border adjustment rules
Small businesses and supply chains face mounting challenges under new EU climate regulations set to launch in 2026
December 17, 2024
