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GMS Focus

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GMS FOCUS is a weekly segment on ARIRANG RADIO's morning news magazine show GOOD MORNING SEOUL that addresses complicated current event stories in and outside of Korea. Join our host Lina Kwon and guest Morten Larsen as they dive into questions surrounding cultural heritage, ideologies, trade wars, the global fight for a greener future, etc. We'll provide the context so you can get a better understanding of the wider scope of the story. Don't miss out!

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Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Government's financial strategy 04.07.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us to talk about the government's financial and budgetary strategy amid a sharp drop in tax revenues.

Wagner mutiny and its impact on Northeast Asia 03.07.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies shares insights on Wagner rebellion and its impact on Northeast Asian affairs.

Korea's minimum wage system 27.06.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us to talk about latest issues surrounding Korea's minimum wage system.

President Yoon’s visit to France, Vietnam 26.06.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us for an assessment of President Yoon's visit to France and Vietnam.

US Fed's rate freeze 20.06.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us to discuss US Fed's rate freeze and its impact.

Politicization of diplomatic issues 19.06.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to talk about intensifying politicization of diplomatic issues by Korea's two rival parties.

Fluctuating exchange rate 13.06.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us for an analysis of fluctuating Korean won and outlook on its value.

Korea's new National Security Strategy 12.06.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies gives us an analysis of Yoon administration's revised National Security Strategy.

US-China chip war 06.06.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us to discuss China's ban on Micron and impact of US-China chip war on S. Korea.

S. Korea's Indo-Pacific diplomacy 05.06.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to discuss S. Korea's Indo-Pacific diplomacy and significance of boosting ties with countries in the region 

'Yellow envelope bill' 30.05.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us to discuss controversy surrounding 'yellow envelope bill' and its impact on Yoon administration's labor reform.

Recent Seoul-Beijing relations 29.05.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us for a check on Seoul-Beijing relations amid intensifying S. Korea-US-Japan trilateral cooperation.

Electricity, gas rate hikes 23.05.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us to discuss economic impact of Korea's electricity and gas rate hikes.

G7 Hiroshima summit 22.05.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies gives us a wrap up of G7 Hiroshima summit and President Yoon's sideline summits with world leaders.

G7 finance ministers' meeting 16.05.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at Catholic University of Korea joins us to discuss outcome of G7 finance ministers' meeting and looming U.S. default crisis.

President Yoon's first year in office 15.05.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us for an assessment of President Yoon's first year in office and a look at remaining tasks ahead

ADB general meeting 09.05.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea walks us through key takeaways of this year's ADB general meeting.

South Korea-Japan summit 08.05.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us for an assessment on the outcome of President Yoon's summit with visiting Prime Minister Kishida.

'SG Securities fiasco' 02.05.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us to discuss the cause of 'SG Securities fiasco' and its market impact.

Pres. Yoon's state visit to US 01.05.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies gives us a wrap up on Pres. Yoon's state visit to US focusing on major achievements.

China's strong recovery and its impact 25.04.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea shares insights on China's Q1 GDP data and its impact on S. Korean economy.

Pres. Yoon's state visit to U.S. 24.04.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies gives a rundown of what to expect from Pres. Yoon's state visit to the U.S.

S. Korea's snowballing debt 18.04.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea gives analysis on S. Korea's snowballing debt, rising fiscal deficit and possible solutions.

U.S. spying fiasco 17.04.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to discuss mechanism of intelligence gathering and possible impact of U.S. spying on Seoul-Washington relations.

IMF warnings on declining global growth 11.04.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea breaks down IMF's global growth projections amid worsening geopolitical fragmentation.

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