{"id":2207906,"date":"2025-01-10T13:00:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T04:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2207906"},"modified":"2025-01-10T12:15:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T03:15:40","slug":"trumps-inauguration-nuclear-deals-and-south-koreas-legal-battles-ep-56","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2025\/01\/trumps-inauguration-nuclear-deals-and-south-koreas-legal-battles-ep-56\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump\u2019s Inauguration, nuclear deals and South Korea\u2019s legal battles \u2014 Ep. 56"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this episode, the <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i> team dives into the currency fluctuations affecting South Korea\u2019s economy and discusses the implications of the recently signed memorandum of understanding on nuclear energy exports. They also analyze the potential reintroduction of the special counsel investigation into Yoon\u2019s martial law declaration and its implications for South Korea\u2019s legal framework.<\/span><\/p>\n

The discussion moves to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken\u2019s visit to South Korea and the Biden administration\u2019s appointment of Joseph Yun as the charge d’affaires to the country following Ambassador Philip Goldberg\u2019s departure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, the team previews the week ahead, including a possible New Year\u2019s press conference by South Korea\u2019s leadership and the attendance of prominent South Korean business leaders at Donald Trump\u2019s Jan. 20 inauguration in Washington, D.C. Notable attendees include Chung Yong-jin of Shinsegae Group and Ryu Jin of the Federation of Korean Industries.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the podcast:<\/b> The Korea Pro Podcast<\/span><\/i> is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Editorial Director Jeongmin Kim (<\/span>@jeongminnkim<\/span><\/a>) and Editor John Lee (<\/span>@koreanforeigner<\/span><\/a>), diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea \u2014 and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring ROK politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Uploaded every Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n

This episode was recorded on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Audio edited by Gaby Magnuson<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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