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Beijing’s cloud push in Seoul risks undermining US-South Korea tech cooperation
Analysis

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

Beijing’s cloud push in Seoul risks undermining US-South Korea tech cooperation
John LeeJohn Lee June 26, 2025
South Korea’s sovereign AI push faces major structural challenges
Analysis

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

South Korea’s sovereign AI push faces major structural challenges
John LeeJohn Lee June 23, 2025
US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms
Briefings

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

US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 18, 2025
China’s Tencent acquires 9.7% stake in SM, becoming key K-pop power broker
Briefings

China’s Tencent acquires 9.7% stake in SM, becoming key K-pop power broker

Chinese tech giant acquires HYBE’s stake, gaining leverage over SM’s global fan platform expansion into China

China’s Tencent acquires 9.7% stake in SM, becoming key K-pop power broker
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 29, 2025
South Korea launches renewable bids to align clean energy with national strategy
Briefings

South Korea launches renewable bids to align clean energy with national strategy

New rules give preference to local supply chains, expand RE100 access and reward state-developed technologies

South Korea launches renewable bids to align clean energy with national strategy
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 27, 2025
First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78
Podcast

First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78

Korea Pro examines the economic debate's key moments, competing constitutional visions and cybersecurity concerns

First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 23, 2025
South Korea launches its largest energy storage bid to bolster grid stability
Briefings

South Korea launches its largest energy storage bid to bolster grid stability

Project shows how ROK may finance climate infrastructure through private capital but with public operational control

South Korea launches its largest energy storage bid to bolster grid stability
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 23, 2025
Years-long SK Telecom breach draws opposition fire, international concern
Briefings

Years-long SK Telecom breach draws opposition fire, international concern

Attack draws political heat at home and renewed scrutiny abroad over Seoul’s cyber security standards

Years-long SK Telecom breach draws opposition fire, international concern
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 20, 2025
Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future
Analysis

Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future

Lee Jae-myung pushes renewables and public-led transition, while Kim Moon-soo prioritizes nuclear and price relief

Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future
John LeeJohn Lee May 13, 2025
South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election
Briefings

South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election

Lee proposes state-driven innovation and reform while Kim calls for liberalization and institutional rollback

South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 13, 2025
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