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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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Oct 26, 2026

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Episodes

U.S. CHIPS Act incentives 06.03.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies shares insights on controversial U.S. CHIPS Act subsidy conditions and impact on S. Korean chipmakers.

Analysis on BOK's rate freeze 28.02.2023

Professor Yang Jun-sok at the Catholic University of Korea gives analysis on impact of BOK's rate freeze and future rate projections.

Biden-Putin confrontation 27.02.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to discuss the implications of Biden-Putin confrontation and Russia's suspension of New START Treaty.

Breaking oligopoly of Korea's major banks 21.02.2023

Professor Yang Jun-sok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us to discuss government's drive to break oligopoly of Korea's major banks by inducing competition.

Surveillance balloon 20.02.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to discuss U.S.-China feud over surveillance balloon.

Strong U.S. jobs report and impact on interest rates 14.02.2023

Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea shares insights on what's behind monstrous U.S. jobs report and its impact on Korea's interest rates.

Troubled interior minister Lee Sang-min 13.02.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to discuss impeachment resolution for interior minister Lee Sang-min.

U.S. rate hike and Korean economy 07.02.2023

Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea joins us for an analysis on the impact of U.S. rate hike on Korean economy.

DP chief Lee's corruption allegations 06.02.2023

Song Se-ryun, Professor of Law at Kyunghee University, walks us through DP chief Lee Jae-myung's series of corruption allegations.

Soaring public utility fees and inflation 31.01.2023

Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea joins us to talk about soaring public utility fees and its economic impact.

Significance of Busan Expo 2030 30.01.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies explains us what all the fuss is about surrounding Busan Expo 2030.

Intensifying global fragmentation 24.01.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us to talk about economic consequences of intensifying global fragmentation.

Latest on N. Korea 17.01.2023

Dr. Bong Young-shik at Yonsei University Institute for N. Korean studies shares insights on latest N. Korea news, from Supreme People's Assembly to U.S. extended deterrence.

Biden-Kishida summit 16.01.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies shares his insights on Biden-Kishida summit  and impact of Japan’s defense overhaul on regional security.

Continuing rate hikes and market impact 10.01.2023

Professor Yang Jun-sok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us to discuss continuing U.S., Korea rate hikes and their impact on markets

Intensifying U.S.-China chip war 09.01.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies gives us an analysis on intensifying U.S.-China chip war and S. Korea's supply chain strategy

N. Korea's intensifying belligerence and the year ahead 03.01.2023

Dr. Bong Young-shik of Yonsei University Institute for N. Korean studies discusses prospects for 2023 amid N. Korea's intensifying belligerence

S. Korea's diplomacy in 2023 02.01.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies walks us through S. Korea's major diplomacy direction for 2023

2023 Budget analysis 27.12.2022

Professor Yang Jun-sok at the Catholic University of Korea gives us an analysis of 2023 budget with a focus on corporate tax cuts and S. Korea’s fiscal soundness

Top 10 Global Headlines of 2022 26.12.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies walks us through this year's top 10 global headlines

2022 wrap-up on top N. Korea news 20.12.2022

Dr. Bong Young-shik of Yonsei University Institute for N. Korean studies joins us for a recap of this year's top N. Korea news

Korea's three major reforms 19.12.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to discuss Yoon administration's drive to reform labor, education and pension

Global economic impact of China's reopening 13.12.2022

Professor Yang Jun-sok at the Catholic University of Korea gives us insights on global economic impact of China's retreat from zero covid policy

Pres. Yoon's nuclear power policy 12.12.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies joins us for an assessment on Pres. Yoon's pro-nuclear power policy marking IAEA chief Grossi's visit to Seoul

4th-generation succession in N. Korea 06.12.2022

Dr. Bong Young-shik of Yonsei University Institute for N. Korean studies offers clues to questions surrounding 4th-generation hereditary succession in N. Korea

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