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South Korea faces cybersecurity crisis amid R&D budget cuts
Analysis

South Korea faces cybersecurity crisis amid R&D budget cuts

The Yoon administration’s reduction in R&D funding raises concerns over national cyber defense capabilities

South Korea faces cybersecurity crisis amid R&D budget cuts
Irina KorgunIrina Korgun December 19, 2023
US and South Korea boost tech partnership as China’s influence looms
Briefings

US and South Korea boost tech partnership as China’s influence looms

South Korea’s tech partnership with the US highlights broader strategic tensions in ROK-China relations

US and South Korea boost tech partnership as China’s influence looms
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 11, 2023
South Korea’s successful spy satellite launch, cabinet reshuffle — Pilot Ep. 2
Podcast

South Korea’s successful spy satellite launch, cabinet reshuffle — Pilot Ep. 2

The Korea Pro team delves into South Korea's ambitions and challenges in advancing space technology

South Korea’s successful spy satellite launch, cabinet reshuffle — Pilot Ep. 2
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 8, 2023
Yoon’s Netherlands state visit will aim to strengthen chip diplomacy
Briefings

Yoon’s Netherlands state visit will aim to strengthen chip diplomacy

The visit will focus on enhancing semiconductor supply chains amid Chinese rare earth export restrictions

Yoon’s Netherlands state visit will aim to strengthen chip diplomacy
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 8, 2023
South Korea launches space surveillance, raises regional security questions
Analysis

South Korea launches space surveillance, raises regional security questions

While enhancing surveillance capabilities, Seoul’s space-based ISR capability may exacerbate existing regional tensions

South Korea launches space surveillance, raises regional security questions
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda December 7, 2023
Twitch’s exit highlights costs of South Korea’s insular digital strategy
Analysis

Twitch’s exit highlights costs of South Korea’s insular digital strategy

Streaming platform has blamed increased regulation on foreign firms, and its departure could have major economic impact

Twitch’s exit highlights costs of South Korea’s insular digital strategy
John LeeJohn Lee December 6, 2023
South Korea boosts defense capabilities with third solid-fuel rocket launch
Briefings

South Korea boosts defense capabilities with third solid-fuel rocket launch

Back-to-back satellite deployments aim to fortify South Korea’s monitoring and defense systems

South Korea boosts defense capabilities with third solid-fuel rocket launch
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 5, 2023
South Korea’s first spy satellite signals shift toward defense autonomy
Briefings

South Korea’s first spy satellite signals shift toward defense autonomy

Launch of a military satellite illustrates South Korea’s effort to reduce reliance on the US while deepening cooperation

South Korea’s first spy satellite signals shift toward defense autonomy
KOREA PROKOREA PRO December 4, 2023
Korean and Canadian energy firms ink nuclear deal to aid in carbon neutrality
Briefings

Korean and Canadian energy firms ink nuclear deal to aid in carbon neutrality

Joint venture aims to enhance nuclear capabilities in two countries and pave the way for cleaner energy solutions

Korean and Canadian energy firms ink nuclear deal to aid in carbon neutrality
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 30, 2023