Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Alliance tested as US detains South Koreans in Georgia amid trade promises
South Korean outrage grows as Washington courts Korean capital without offering legal protections for workers
September 11, 2025
South Korea presses US for visa reforms as ROK firms face fallout from raid
Companies urge new visa categories after ICE raid, but US politics and election pressures threaten progress
September 11, 2025
South Korea’s widening gender wage gap threatens growth in key industries
New report reveals female wages falling faster than men’s, undermining industrial strategy and capital market reforms
September 10, 2025
Air Force general tapped to top military post in sweeping post-martial law reset
Jin Yong-sung’s nomination signals Lee Jae-myung’s push for reform, OPCON progress and restored civilian control
September 8, 2025
South Korea secures release deal after US raid detains 300 workers
More than 300 Koreans were detained in Georgia, revealing visa gaps and fueling doubts about US reliability as a partner
September 8, 2025
Tariffs, CPTPP, military parade and UN speech — Ep. 96
The Korea Pro team unpacks Trump’s tariff fight, Korea’s CPTPP bid, Gangneung’s drought and Lee’s global diplomacy
September 5, 2025
South Korea’s CPTPP gambit aims to diversify ties but risks farmer backlash
Joining trade pact faces Japan veto and domestic opposition, despite promising supply chain integration, Mexico access
September 4, 2025
South Korea unveils record $193B trade insurance and $9.8B tariff relief
Lee administration reframes subsidies and loans as industrial policy, but risks moral hazard and global scrutiny
September 4, 2025
Chips and ships: India’s bid to deepen South Korea ties faces tough obstacles
Unreliable infrastructure and limited Korean investment stall industrial partnership growth despite diplomatic meetings
September 3, 2025
South Korea eyes strategic win with submarine pitch to Greece
Hanwha’s KSS-III bid targets German dominance, navigating Greek politics and Turkish backlash risks
September 2, 2025
