Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korean market slides after Trump says Nvidia’s best chips stay in US
Samsung, SK Hynix prices tumble as Trump reignites chip export concerns aimed at China
November 5, 2025
Trump-Xi detente exposes South Korea to a world of regulatory dependence
Managed globalization leaves Korean industries tied to rival licensing systems that control access to materials and tech
November 4, 2025
Nvidia to supply 260,000 GPUs to South Korea in AI infrastructure partnership
Deal cements ROK as a key node in Nvidia’s global AI network but raises questions over technological dependence
November 4, 2025
APEC recap: US-ROK tariff, nuclear sub deal and Nvidia investment — Ep. 104
The Korea Pro team breaks down Seoul’s tariff deal, nuclear-energy talks and major tech investments following APEC week
November 3, 2025
South Korea’s tariff truce with US trades long-term risks for near-term calm
Seoul’s $350 billion deal averts a liquidity crisis but leaves its semiconductor exports exposed to Section 232 tariffs
November 3, 2025
South Korea resets China ties after securing Trump tariff negotiations
South Korea seeks economic stability through a $49 billion swap while hedging its alliance-driven security risks
November 3, 2025
South Korea in October 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for November 2025
October 31, 2025
South Korea and Japan sidestep history to reaffirm shuttle diplomacy at APEC
Lee and Takaichi’s first summit highlights shared strategy to sustain trilateral coordination and bilateral stability
October 31, 2025
Trump’s nuclear submarine approval exposes enduring asymmetry in US-ROK alliance
Symbolic green light grants momentum, but congressional and legal barriers will keep Seoul dependent on Washington
October 30, 2025
South Korea reshapes Trump’s $350 billion demand into phased investment plan
$20 billion annual ceiling averts market strain, turning tariff talks into long-term platform for industrial cooperation
October 30, 2025
