The Korea Pro team delves into South Korea's complex immigration laws and their impact on Southeast Asian communities, including a recent controversy that resulted when South Korean immigration officials refused to grant permission to a Thai national to enter the country, which ignited debates and viral online protests. The discussion extends to leadership changes in South Korean political parties and the implications of President Yoon Suk-yeol's state visit to the Netherlands,...

In a significant stride for national security and technological prowess, South Korea successfully launched its first indigenous military reconnaissance satellite on a SpaceX Falcon rocket, marking a new era of satellite-based intelligence and surveillance. The ROK government aims to launch many more in the coming year, but there are challenges ahead. Amid a spike in regional tensions and the space race with North Korea, the Korea Pro team discusses the potential military and civilian...

South Korea suffered a landslide defeat in the bid to host the World Expo 2030, securing only 29 votes against Saudi Arabia's 119. This result sparked widespread criticism of the ROK government for its failed bid while also highlighting concerns about implications for South Korean diplomacy, domestic politics and cultural export strategy. The episode unpacks the Korea Pro team’s observations from the night of South Korea’s final presentation and the vote count to the reactions of...