Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Trump-Lee summit dismantles old ideologies as economic nationalism takes hold
A conservative populist and a progressive nationalist align on industrial sovereignty, redefining the US-ROK alliance
October 29, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s export drive tests Seoul’s ability to safeguard defense secrets
President’s T.O.P. plan targets global arms dominance but lacks the central authority needed to secure technology
October 28, 2025
South Korea clinches free trade deal with Malaysia to expand Indo-Pacific reach
FTA boosts Seoul’s role in ASEAN supply chains and secures tariff cuts on electric vehicles, steel and digital services
October 28, 2025
Lee Jae-myung begins ASEAN trip ahead of high-stakes APEC in Gyeongju
Two-day Malaysia visit precedes Trump’s arrival and a packed diplomatic week testing South Korea’s regional leadership
October 27, 2025
South Korea steadies markets, readies missiles and courts Trump-Xi — Ep. 103
The Korea Pro team dissects Seoul’s rate hold, defense exports and nuclear ambitions as Gyeongju’s APEC summit looms
October 24, 2025
Bank of Korea holds rate steady to curb housing risks, steady won
Third straight on-hold decision underscores Seoul’s focus on stability ahead of Trump visit and key US trade talks
October 24, 2025
Who’s coming to Gyeongju: Inside South Korea’s high-stakes APEC summit week
South Korea’s first APEC hosting in 20 years brings Trump, Xi and global CEOs together amid strategic uncertainty
October 23, 2025
AI boom propels South Korea’s chip exports to record highs despite US tariffs
Semiconductor surge bolsters Seoul’s tariff negotiation stance but deepens exposure to volatile AI infrastructure demand
October 23, 2025
US refusal to share advanced Navy system leaves South Korea isolated at sea
Washington’s tech export restriction reflects doubts over Seoul’s cyber reliability and highlights alliance asymmetry
October 22, 2025
Takaichi’s historic rise brings new uncertainty to South Korea-Japan relations
Her nationalist background and fragile coalition test Tokyo’s stability as Seoul seeks to preserve “pragmatic” diplomacy
October 22, 2025
