Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
UFS postponed, Brunson stresses capabilities, Lee unveils 123-task plan — Ep. 93
The Korea Pro team unpacks the Ulchi Freedom Shield delay, OPCON transfer and Lee’s sweeping five-year agenda
August 15, 2025
South Korea’s $150 billion shipbuilding gamble faces choppy waters in Washington
Protectionist policies, political turnover and procurement culture may limit Seoul’s strategic and economic gains
August 14, 2025
Lee prepares for high-stakes first summit with Trump in Washington this month
First US-ROK summit to test Lee Jae-myung’s ability to defend trade gains and navigate Trump’s likely defense demands
August 13, 2025
South Korea’s Vietnam strategy risks backlash without stronger accountability
Lee-To meeting reaffirms bilateral goals, but reputational risks and weak compliance cast doubt on follow through
August 11, 2025
South Korea extends review of Google’s mapping data export amid US trade tension
Tariff deal without written terms could make mapping dispute a bargaining chip for Trump and Lee as lobbying accelerates
August 11, 2025
South Korean public backs tariff deal, but support could be ephemeral
Lee administration highlight success, but deal’s ad hoc nature raises economic and diplomatic uncertainties
August 8, 2025
Seoul cracks down on firms as inflation risks rise and UFS drills shift — Ep. 92
Jeongmin and John unpack Seoul’s crackdown on corporate safety, cash voucher risks and UFS delays
August 8, 2025
Digital memory project rewrites Korean War remembrance on forgotten battlefield
A grassroots tour near the DMZ uses QR codes and videos to revive a British battle where official memory fell silent
August 8, 2025
Trump and Xi key to South Korea’s APEC summit as attendance remains uncertain
Washington’s reduced tariffs and a planned bilateral meeting give Seoul leverage to press for US and Chinese presence
August 6, 2025
Seoul-Tokyo goodwill grows among youth but historical tensions quietly persist
Shifting political landscapes in South Korea and Japan could reverse progress driven by security and generational shifts
August 5, 2025
