GMS Focus

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about President Trump's controversial proposal to force Palestinians out of Gaza

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of the implications that the pause in rate US Federal Reserve has and the effects on South Korea's economy.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the 2025 World Economic Forum's take aways and the role in the international community

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of Trump policy storm and their potential impact on Korea

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the Argentinian President Javier Milei's intriguing rise to fame and presidency

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will talk about the key rate freeze and its impact on the livelihood.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about Trump cabinet's key foreign policies and their impact on U.S.-Korea relations

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will talk about supporting small business and the people's livelihood during domestic economic struggles.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies talks about the reasons why President Trump is so interested in the control of the Greenland-Panama Canal

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about Korea's new year beginning with political turmoil and economic uncertainties, as the finance ministry projects low growth and unveils its 2025 economic policy direction.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the ongoing political unrest in South Korea, a month after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law, with protests erupting over alleged insurrection charges and calls for impeachment.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the four biggest economic headlines in Korea this year, from the shockwaves of short-lived martial law to the impact of former US President Donald Trump's re-election.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about a review of 2024 for South Korea, reflecting on its relationships with major world powers as the year comes to a close.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the US Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut and its projection of a slower pace next year, and explore how this shift could impact the Korean economy.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about South Korea's ongoing political crisis following the martial law declaration, exploring the dramatic twists and insights.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the impact of President 윤석열’s brief martial law imposition on South Korea, examining the National Assembly's vote to impeach him and its potential effects on the Korean economy and next year's fiscal budget.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the massive crowds in 여의도 cheering as South Korea's National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, despite the looming political vacuum the country may face for months.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the continued foreign investors' selling spree in Korea’s stock market following the martial law debacle, and the potential long-term impacts on the country's global credibility and economy.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about South Korea's president declaring and then lifting martial law in a six-hour window, exploring the historical context of this unprecedented move and its implications for the country’s democratic progress.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the Bank of Korea's unexpected rate cut to 3% and what it signals about the current state and future outlook of the Korean economy.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the global plastic pollution crisis and whether the INC-5 meeting in Busan made progress toward a legally binding treaty to address this escalating environmental challenge.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the state of the Chinese economy and its readiness for a potential trade war with the US, as Donald Trump's return and America-first policies reignite tensions.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about President Yoon's diplomatic trip to Latin America, its role in advancing South Korea's vision as a "global pivotal state," and the outcomes of the APEC and G20 summits.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the key economic achievements of the Yoon administration at its midpoint, including record exports and cooling inflation, while also addressing the challenges and strategies needed moving forward.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominations, largely filled with loyalists, and the immediate political challenges they present despite satisfying his supporters' desire to disrupt Washington.