Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Strategic ambition meets fiscal reality in South Korea’s new alliance commitment
Pledge to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP and fund US troops collides with tightening domestic fiscal pressures
November 18, 2025
Korea launches supply-chain carbon cuts to defend auto export competitiveness
Seoul partners with Hyundai and Kia to build supply-chain decarbonization capacity as Europe’s carbon rules tighten
November 18, 2025
US-ROK fact sheet highlights expanded defense cooperation and rising costs
Agreements confirm major US weapons orders and support for USFK, but ambiguity on OPCON transfer and troop levels
November 17, 2025
US, Korea ‘joint fact sheet’ on tariff and nuclear sub deal: What Seoul said
Korea Pro provides full English text of Lee Jae-myung and security, economy officials’ explanation
November 14, 2025
Canadian subs, ‘fake news’ bill and South Korea’s new emission targets — Ep. 106
The Korea Pro team also discuss Seoul’s defense-export drive, steel tariff and key military drills
November 14, 2025
South Korea to hold separate memorial for forced labor victims at Sado mine
Historical dispute over World War II-era mobilization risks derailing momentum for stronger bilateral cooperation
November 14, 2025
China’s gray-zone tactics in the Yellow Sea pose a military dilemma for Seoul
Experts say new structures and increased naval patrols risk normalizing Beijing’s presence without an effective response
November 11, 2025
South Korea confronts global steel barriers as US, EU and Canada tighten rules
Seoul races to defend its export backbone from tariffs, carbon quotas and Chinese oversupply reshaping world trade
November 11, 2025
South Korea deepens defense ties with Canada through new industrial deal
Seoul’s outreach signals continued westward expansion of defense diplomacy to secure role in Ottawa’s submarine projects
November 10, 2025
Nvidia ‘super-duper’ chips, nuke subs and new South Korean satellites — Ep. 104
Seoul navigates GPU politics, indigenous submarine ambitions, ISR upgrades and fiscal season volatility
November 7, 2025
