Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Choi warns of economic fallout as Trump targets South Korea with tariffs
Acting president vows “cool-headed” response as Trump’s tariff plan threatens exporters amid global stock market decline
March 12, 2025
Tariff battles, botched military drill and South Korea’s inflation woes — Ep. 64
Trump takes aim at Seoul’s trade policy, a US-ROK military exercise goes horribly wrong, and inflation raises concerns
March 7, 2025
What South Korean conservatives get wrong about Zelensky and the Korean War
Flawed analogy between Ukraine’s struggle for support and Syngman Rhee’s brinkmanship distorts understanding of US power
March 6, 2025
Trump targets South Korea on trade, tariffs and security in fiery speech
Despite free trade agreement, Seoul may face new trade barriers as US redefines reciprocal tariffs and security costs
March 6, 2025
South Korean firms face fallout as North American trade war escalates
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico threaten Korean auto, battery and electronics exports reliant on North American hubs
March 5, 2025
South Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Feb. 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for March 2025
March 3, 2025
Choi’s March 1 address warns of US and China pressures on South Korea’s future
Acting president urges stronger economic and security autonomy as Trump pushes tariffs and Beijing tightens influence
March 3, 2025
Anti-China rhetoric in South Korea reaches new heights amid political turmoil
Misinformation spreads as conservative social media figures and politicians exploit tensions to deflect criticism
February 28, 2025
Yoon’s final defense and China’s warning to South Korea — Ep. 63
The Korea Pro team unpacks Yoon’s closing argument, Beijing’s diplomatic warning and Han Dong-hoon’s political ambitions
February 28, 2025
South Korea boosts tech export restrictions, softens stance on Russia
MOTIE tightens control on advanced tech, signals nuanced position by easing humanitarian medical exports to Moscow
February 26, 2025
