Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Russia floats economic retaliation, Lee Jun-seok leaves PPP — Pilot Ep. 5
The Korea Pro team discusses the latest developments in ROK-Russia relations and more
A year of robust foreign policy: South Korea’s biggest successes of 2023
Korea Pro has selected developments that showcased Seoul’s strengths and provide a foundation to build on in year ahead
South Korea’s export controls provoke Russian threat of retaliation
Moscow could target key energy imports and expand military cooperation with Pyongyang, straining South Korea-Russia ties
Expo rout and diplomatic gaffes: South Korea’s worst blunders of 2023
In part two, Korea Pro looks back at more stories that exposed problems in ROK, focusing on politics and foreign affairs
South Korea ramps up smart farm exports to the Middle East
Smart farm technology finds fertile ground in Middle Eastern countries grappling with food insecurity
South Korean students shifting away from China amid tensions
The steep decline in South Korean students in China signals potential long-term impacts on bilateral relations
South Korea grapples with how to balance economic growth and green goals
Seoul’s cautious approach has seen it position itself as supplier of key tech while continuing to rely on fossil fuels
China’s export restrictions test South Korea’s supply chain resilience
Seoul races to secure essential minerals, but continuing trend of Chinese export restrictions exposes vulnerabilities
Seoul’s ambitious five-year defense plan confronts difficult financial realities
South Korea wants to invest staggering $268B to bolster military, but there are already signs of budgetary strain
How South Korea plans to forge ahead with Indo-Pacific Strategy amid tensions
Yoon Suk-yeol’s cabinet reshuffle signals South Korea’s focus on US relations and addressing regional threats