Technology & Cyber
Nvidia ‘super-duper’ chips, nuke subs and new South Korean satellites — Ep. 104
Seoul navigates GPU politics, indigenous submarine ambitions, ISR upgrades and fiscal season volatility
November 7, 2025
ROK defense minister says nuclear subs should be built in Korea, not Philly
The remark at parliament budget session comes a week after Trump approved project at APEC summit
November 6, 2025
South Korea leaps forward in space surveillance, but still has a long way to go
Despite launch of final military spy satellite, real-time monitoring will require years of investment in new tech
November 5, 2025
Trump-Xi detente exposes South Korea to a world of regulatory dependence
Managed globalization leaves Korean industries tied to rival licensing systems that control access to materials and tech
November 4, 2025
Nvidia to supply 260,000 GPUs to South Korea in AI infrastructure partnership
Deal cements ROK as a key node in Nvidia’s global AI network but raises questions over technological dependence
November 4, 2025
APEC recap: US-ROK tariff, nuclear sub deal and Nvidia investment — Ep. 104
The Korea Pro team breaks down Seoul’s tariff deal, nuclear-energy talks and major tech investments following APEC week
November 3, 2025
Trump’s nuclear submarine approval exposes enduring asymmetry in US-ROK alliance
Symbolic green light grants momentum, but congressional and legal barriers will keep Seoul dependent on Washington
October 30, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s export drive tests Seoul’s ability to safeguard defense secrets
President’s T.O.P. plan targets global arms dominance but lacks the central authority needed to secure technology
October 28, 2025
South Korea clinches free trade deal with Malaysia to expand Indo-Pacific reach
FTA boosts Seoul’s role in ASEAN supply chains and secures tariff cuts on electric vehicles, steel and digital services
October 28, 2025
The illusion of strength: South Korea’s AI chip boom hides deeper reform risks
Export-driven growth sustains optimism and short-term confidence while slowing progress on fiscal and structural reform
October 24, 2025
