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, particularly in the context of a proposed semiconductor alliance.

This week’s episode features the following members of the Korea Pro team:

Editor John Lee (@koreanforeigner)

News Trainee Lina Park (@linaprk)

Editorial Intern Joon Ha Park (@joonhawrites)

About the podcast: The KOREA PRO Podcast is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Jeongmin Kim and John Lee, diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea — and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring South Korean politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology.

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This episode was recorded on Dec. 14, 2023.

Audio edited by Lina Park