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Daily analysis on South Korea's foreign policy, politics and the economy. Produced by the team behind @nknewsorg.
South Korea’s arms-export boom is meeting its limits in Europe. Price and delivery speed no longer outweigh politics and trust.
As Europe links defense contracts to Ukraine alignment, Seoul’s access to key markets is narrowing.
Read Joon Ha Park's full analysis: koreapro.org/2025/10/sout...
As Europe links defense contracts to Ukraine alignment, Seoul’s access to key markets is narrowing.
Read Joon Ha Park's full analysis: koreapro.org/2025/10/sout...
October 14, 2025 at 7:25 AM
South Korea’s arms-export boom is meeting its limits in Europe. Price and delivery speed no longer outweigh politics and trust.
As Europe links defense contracts to Ukraine alignment, Seoul’s access to key markets is narrowing.
Read Joon Ha Park's full analysis: koreapro.org/2025/10/sout...
As Europe links defense contracts to Ukraine alignment, Seoul’s access to key markets is narrowing.
Read Joon Ha Park's full analysis: koreapro.org/2025/10/sout...
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Review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or comment on YouTube. Screenshot and email podcast@koreapro.org.
Each screenshot is an entry. Prizes include a voucher, YouTube Premium, and Korea Pro Standard.
Extended until Oct 17!
October 14, 2025 at 3:33 AM
We were blown away by your support for our 100th episode!
Review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or comment on YouTube. Screenshot and email podcast@koreapro.org.
Each screenshot is an entry. Prizes include a voucher, YouTube Premium, and Korea Pro Standard.
Extended until Oct 17!
Review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or comment on YouTube. Screenshot and email podcast@koreapro.org.
Each screenshot is an entry. Prizes include a voucher, YouTube Premium, and Korea Pro Standard.
Extended until Oct 17!
Trump’s new 100% tariff threat deepens the U.S.–China split just weeks before Seoul hosts the APEC summit.
At Korea Pro, we go beyond headlines — every morning, our Executive Morning Briefing explains why it matters for South Korea’s economy, politics, and diplomacy.
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At Korea Pro, we go beyond headlines — every morning, our Executive Morning Briefing explains why it matters for South Korea’s economy, politics, and diplomacy.
cstu.io/892357
October 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Trump’s new 100% tariff threat deepens the U.S.–China split just weeks before Seoul hosts the APEC summit.
At Korea Pro, we go beyond headlines — every morning, our Executive Morning Briefing explains why it matters for South Korea’s economy, politics, and diplomacy.
cstu.io/892357
At Korea Pro, we go beyond headlines — every morning, our Executive Morning Briefing explains why it matters for South Korea’s economy, politics, and diplomacy.
cstu.io/892357
Miari Texas — Seoul’s last red-light district — faces forced demolition.
Sex workers resisting eviction say state aid requires them to register as trafficking victims.
Ifang Bremer examines the policy gap behind the standoff: cstu.io/b1593e
Sex workers resisting eviction say state aid requires them to register as trafficking victims.
Ifang Bremer examines the policy gap behind the standoff: cstu.io/b1593e
October 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Miari Texas — Seoul’s last red-light district — faces forced demolition.
Sex workers resisting eviction say state aid requires them to register as trafficking victims.
Ifang Bremer examines the policy gap behind the standoff: cstu.io/b1593e
Sex workers resisting eviction say state aid requires them to register as trafficking victims.
Ifang Bremer examines the policy gap behind the standoff: cstu.io/b1593e
The U.S. is weighing a tariff on goods by their semiconductor content. For South Korea, that could render its $350B trade deal meaningless.
What this signals for Seoul’s economy:
What this signals for Seoul’s economy:
October 1, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The U.S. is weighing a tariff on goods by their semiconductor content. For South Korea, that could render its $350B trade deal meaningless.
What this signals for Seoul’s economy:
What this signals for Seoul’s economy:
Missed the biggest developments in South Korea last month? Catch up now.
From the latest on President Yoon’s impeachment trial to economic and security shifts, Korea Pro’s Month in Review breaks it all down. Get exclusive insights and see what’s ahead.
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From the latest on President Yoon’s impeachment trial to economic and security shifts, Korea Pro’s Month in Review breaks it all down. Get exclusive insights and see what’s ahead.
Only on Korea Pro: https://cstu.io/18f6b1
March 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Missed the biggest developments in South Korea last month? Catch up now.
From the latest on President Yoon’s impeachment trial to economic and security shifts, Korea Pro’s Month in Review breaks it all down. Get exclusive insights and see what’s ahead.
Only on Korea Pro: https://cstu.io/18f6b1
From the latest on President Yoon’s impeachment trial to economic and security shifts, Korea Pro’s Month in Review breaks it all down. Get exclusive insights and see what’s ahead.
Only on Korea Pro: https://cstu.io/18f6b1
🚀 Join us for an exclusive dinner talk with Prof. Sohn Jie-ae!
From BTS to Parasite—what’s next for K-culture? 🇰🇷 Explore South Korea’s evolving soft power with insights from a former CNN Seoul Bureau Chief & Ambassador for Cultural Cooperation.
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From BTS to Parasite—what’s next for K-culture? 🇰🇷 Explore South Korea’s evolving soft power with insights from a former CNN Seoul Bureau Chief & Ambassador for Cultural Cooperation.
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February 27, 2025 at 3:27 AM
🚀 Join us for an exclusive dinner talk with Prof. Sohn Jie-ae!
From BTS to Parasite—what’s next for K-culture? 🇰🇷 Explore South Korea’s evolving soft power with insights from a former CNN Seoul Bureau Chief & Ambassador for Cultural Cooperation.
🔗 Limited seats—RSVP now! https://cstu.io/a00145
From BTS to Parasite—what’s next for K-culture? 🇰🇷 Explore South Korea’s evolving soft power with insights from a former CNN Seoul Bureau Chief & Ambassador for Cultural Cooperation.
🔗 Limited seats—RSVP now! https://cstu.io/a00145
Some photos from outside the National Assembly a little earlier on, taken by @ifangbremer.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Some photos from outside the National Assembly a little earlier on, taken by @ifangbremer.bsky.social
Korea Pro reporters visited National Assembly last night to observe on-the-ground developments in the wake of Yoon’s decision to impose martial law.
Now, with the National Assembly voting to end martial law, the question is how much longer Yoon can cling on to power.
Now, with the National Assembly voting to end martial law, the question is how much longer Yoon can cling on to power.
December 4, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Korea Pro reporters visited National Assembly last night to observe on-the-ground developments in the wake of Yoon’s decision to impose martial law.
Now, with the National Assembly voting to end martial law, the question is how much longer Yoon can cling on to power.
Now, with the National Assembly voting to end martial law, the question is how much longer Yoon can cling on to power.
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December 4, 2024 at 2:45 AM
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