John Lee is the Managing Editor of Korea Pro, based in Seoul, where he leads daily executive briefings, in-depth analyses and high-level events for business leaders, diplomats and policy professionals. Since joining Korea Pro in 2022, he has expanded the platform’s coverage of South Korea’s economy, trade and foreign policy and moderates its flagship Korea Business Forum and Seoul Circuit series. Before taking the helm at Korea Pro, John contributed to NK News and Korea Pro as a writer focused on South Korean foreign policy and U.S.-ROK relations. His work blends on-the-ground reporting with data-driven analysis of South Korea’s political economy, economic security and its evolving role in global affairs.
From the "armada" to THAAD, it seems each new blunder alienates Seoul more and more
The brutal crime shows that the DPRK is not a normal country
Restarting work at KIC would require total transparency from North Korea - an impossible scenario
With Trump in the White House and a progressive government in Seoul likely, a clash is coming
A major decline in U.S.-PRC relations could see China up its support for Pyongyang
In the age of an isolationist America, Seoul will have to think strategically
A S. Korean nuclear program isn't needed: rebuilding the U.S.-ROK alliance is the way forward
The omnipresence of the regime presents a moral challenge for those who want to aid the people
Those who want a return to the days of rapprochement have short memories
In light of the fifth test, Seoul and Washington need to draw a line in the sand
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