Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
China invites Lee Jae-myung to Victory Day parade as APEC diplomacy heats up
Beijing’s offer tests Seoul’s strategic posture as it seeks Xi Jinping’s attendance at the November APEC summit
July 3, 2025
Donald Trump’s new tariff threat to Japan sounds alarm bells in South Korea
Veteran ROK negotiators return to negotiate Washington’s trade measures, but past playbooks may no longer apply
July 2, 2025
South Korea in June 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for July 2025
June 30, 2025
First civilian nominated to lead South Korea’s defense ministry in over 60 years
Ahn Gyu-back’s appointment marks Lee Jae-myung’s first major step to rebuild trust in military oversight institutions
June 27, 2025
Rare diplomatic window with Japan, Cabinet takes shape, KOSPI goes up — Ep. 85
Korea Pro unpacks Lee’s absence from NATO summit, Tokyo’s response, Cabinet picks and market disconnect
June 27, 2025
South Korea deepens NATO ties with new defense industry consultative body
Lee Jae-myung signals continuity with Yoon-era strategy but European procurement bias may limit ROK firm access
June 27, 2025
Beijing’s cloud push in Seoul risks undermining US-South Korea tech cooperation
Alibaba Cloud gains ground in ROK, deepening China’s ties with Korean firms despite US calls for digital decoupling
June 26, 2025
South Korean exporters face new tariffs under US steel and aluminum rules
Non-preferential origin rules expose exporters to duties even if goods meet Korea-US Free Trade Agreement standards
June 26, 2025
Japanese leader’s move to skip NATO summit reveals opening for Seoul-Tokyo ties
Ishiba signaled respect to South Korea, but his uncertain political future highlights fragility of bilateral cooperation
June 25, 2025
Special episode with Darcie Draudt-Vejares: Lee faces a Trumpian ally — Ep. 84
Korea Pro explores how Trump’s trade policies are reshaping US–ROK alliance dynamics under Lee’s presidency
June 25, 2025
