April 26, 2024
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US reportedly presses South Korea to tighten chip export controls on China
Briefings

US reportedly presses South Korea to tighten chip export controls on China

From waivers to pressure, Washington’s stance change complicates South Korea’s geopolitical stance

US reportedly presses South Korea to tighten chip export controls on China
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 4, 2024
Trump’s 2024 bid could reshape global defense industry, impact South Korea
Analysis

Trump’s 2024 bid could reshape global defense industry, impact South Korea

South Korean defense firms could benefit from increased allied spending, but face competition and U.S. market risks

Trump’s 2024 bid could reshape global defense industry, impact South Korea
John LeeJohn Lee April 3, 2024
South Korea’s unprepared classrooms tested by rising multiculturalism
Analysis

South Korea’s unprepared classrooms tested by rising multiculturalism

Over 180,000 students struggle as policies and societal attitudes lag behind diversity needs

South Korea’s unprepared classrooms tested by rising multiculturalism
Kim Yeon-joongKim Yeon-joong April 2, 2024
South Korean firms face challenges as global disclosure rules tighten
Analysis

South Korean firms face challenges as global disclosure rules tighten

Stricter disclosure requirements in the EU and US force South Korean firms to adapt quickly or risk losing ground

South Korean firms face challenges as global disclosure rules tighten
Soo-hyun LeeSoo-hyun Lee April 1, 2024
Special episode with Jumin Lee: Korea’s evolving political climate — Ep. 12
Podcast

Special episode with Jumin Lee: Korea’s evolving political climate — Ep. 12

Discussing decreased female representation, deteriorating political culture, and potential post-election legislation

Special episode with Jumin Lee: Korea’s evolving political climate — Ep. 12
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 1, 2024
South Korean ambassador to Australia resigns, dealing blow to ruling party
Briefings

South Korean ambassador to Australia resigns, dealing blow to ruling party

Lee Jong-sup’s resignation amid corruption probe may further erode public confidence in Yoon administration

South Korean ambassador to Australia resigns, dealing blow to ruling party
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 1, 2024
Plans to relocate the National Assembly and halting livelihood debates — Ep. 11
Podcast

Plans to relocate the National Assembly and halting livelihood debates — Ep. 11

Yoon pauses debates, US and Japan will upgrade their alliance, and South Korean doctors elect a new leader

Plans to relocate the National Assembly and halting livelihood debates — Ep. 11
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 29, 2024
How plans to upgrade US-Japan defense pact complicate Seoul’s strategic calculus
Analysis

How plans to upgrade US-Japan defense pact complicate Seoul’s strategic calculus

South Korea may double-down on trilateral cooperation to avoid being sidelined, but risks blowback from neighbors

How plans to upgrade US-Japan defense pact complicate Seoul’s strategic calculus
John LeeJohn Lee March 26, 2024
South Korea, Romania emphasize deepening ties amid global uncertainties
Briefings

South Korea, Romania emphasize deepening ties amid global uncertainties

Seoul looks to Bucharest for defense and energy cooperation, even as legal disputes with Westinghouse persist

South Korea, Romania emphasize deepening ties amid global uncertainties
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 26, 2024
South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
Analysis

South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding

Bid to join elite group will depend on ability to address domestic and global challenges, including risks for China ties

South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
John LeeJohn Lee March 20, 2024
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