Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Prime Minister nominee hearing signals how President Lee Jae-myung will govern
Democratic Party bypasses traditional scrutiny, indicating intent to consolidate control over appointments and process
June 25, 2025
Hyundai’s Finland nuclear deal highlights contradictions in ROK energy policy
South Korea is gaining industrial ground in Europe even as Lee Jae-myung administration slashes domestic nuclear funding
June 24, 2025
South Korea sends new trade negotiator to US to avert tariff blow to exports
Yeo Han-koo leverages past experience and networks in bid to shield Korean exporters from US protectionism
June 24, 2025
South Korea’s sovereign AI push faces major structural challenges
Lee Jae-myung touts AI autonomy, but weak language datasets and lack of core software tools threatens aspirations
June 23, 2025
Lee Jae-myung to skip NATO summit amid Iran crisis and domestic challenges
With Iran likely to dominate NATO discussions, Seoul prioritizes political transition and domestic issues
June 23, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s G7 debut, energy risks and intel pick hearing — Ep. 83
The Korea Pro team unpacks Lee’s summit diplomacy, fallout from Israel-Iran war and key Fed, BOK constraints
June 20, 2025
Israel-Iran war and tariff shocks endanger South Korea’s economic recovery
Rising energy prices and Trump’s tariff deadline have injected volatility and triggered markets to reprice Seoul’s risk
June 19, 2025
South Korea and Japan build on Yoon-era ties as US leadership recedes
As Trump skips key meetings, Seoul and Tokyo revive shuttle diplomacy to manage shared geopolitical risks
June 19, 2025
Poll shows South Koreans warming to expanded USFK role in Taiwan conflict
Polling reveals growing support for US troops’ logistical aid in regional crises, offering Seoul new diplomatic options
June 18, 2025
US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms
Samsung, LG and others could face compliance costs as origin rules harden under US trade enforcement push
June 18, 2025
