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Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong acquitted as court clears him of merger fraud
Briefings

Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong acquitted as court clears him of merger fraud

The ruling removes a major legal hurdle for Samsung, clearing the way for M&A investments in AI and chip expansion

Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong acquitted as court clears him of merger fraud
KOREA PROKOREA PRO February 4, 2025
South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month In Review

South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for February 2025

South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | John Lee | Joon Ha Park | KOREA PRO February 3, 2025
DeepSeek’s open-source AI poses new threats to South Korean security
Analysis

DeepSeek’s open-source AI poses new threats to South Korean security

North Korea and China could use nonproprietary AI like R1 to boost capabilities in cyberwarfare, disinformation and more

DeepSeek’s open-source AI poses new threats to South Korean security
John LeeJohn Lee January 30, 2025
DeepSeek disruption and US tariffs could sideline South Korea from AI revolution
Analysis

DeepSeek disruption and US tariffs could sideline South Korea from AI revolution

The ROK risks becoming a mere chip supplier for US and Chinese AI giants instead of leading tech innovation

DeepSeek disruption and US tariffs could sideline South Korea from AI revolution
John LeeJohn Lee January 29, 2025
Trump’s chip tariffs pledge threatens global semiconductor supply chains
Briefings

Trump’s chip tariffs pledge threatens global semiconductor supply chains

US tariffs risk increasing costs, limiting exports and increasing dependency on China as Seoul faces limited options

Trump’s chip tariffs pledge threatens global semiconductor supply chains
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 29, 2025
Lee Jae-myung pivots to pragmatism as he eyes South Korea’s presidency
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung pivots to pragmatism as he eyes South Korea’s presidency

Opposition leader’s shift to pro-business policies seeks to court moderates and investors amid political polarization

Lee Jae-myung pivots to pragmatism as he eyes South Korea’s presidency
John LeeJohn Lee January 24, 2025
South Korea ramps up global standards drive amid Trump trade risks
Briefings

South Korea ramps up global standards drive amid Trump trade risks

Seoul targets advanced industries to safeguard exports and counter rising U.S. protectionism under Trump

South Korea ramps up global standards drive amid Trump trade risks
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 22, 2025
South Korea unveils sweeping 2025 reforms to modernize its economy and society
Analysis

South Korea unveils sweeping 2025 reforms to modernize its economy and society

Major policy changes include wage hikes, tax reforms, digital IDs, parental benefits and resource security initiatives

South Korea unveils sweeping 2025 reforms to modernize its economy and society
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 17, 2025
South Korea secures US AI tech access amid tightened export controls worldwide
Briefings

South Korea secures US AI tech access amid tightened export controls worldwide

Access to cutting-edge AI chips boosts South Korea’s tech edge but raises challenges in China trade relations

South Korea secures US AI tech access amid tightened export controls worldwide
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 15, 2025
South Korea’s conservative media battles irrelevance amid martial law fallout
Analysis

South Korea’s conservative media battles irrelevance amid martial law fallout

Legacy outlets face dwindling influence as Yoon’s supporters turn to populist narratives and alternative platforms

South Korea’s conservative media battles irrelevance amid martial law fallout
Benjamin A. EngelBenjamin A. Engel January 13, 2025
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