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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

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

Nationwide Truckers Strike 05.12.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies gives us an expert analysis on nationwide truckers strike with focus on minimum freight rate system

Korean won on 2023 prospects for S. Korean exports 29.11.2022

Professor Yang Jun-sok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us for 2023 prospects for S. Koren exports and an assessment of Yoon administration's drive to boost exports

Concerns over S. Korea's politics 28.11.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies dissects concerns over S. Korea's domestic politics and the need for more young politicians

N. Korea's latest ICBM launch and Kim's daughter 22.11.2022

Dr. Bong Young-shik of Yonsei University Institute for N. Korean studies gives us an analysis on N. Korea's latest ICBM launch and first public appearance of Kim's daughter

S. Korea's biz deals with Saudi Arabia 21.11.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies gives an analysis on the  outcome of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Seoul

Economic growth outlook for 2023 15.11.2022

Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea gives us a forecast on domestic and global growth outlook for 2023

President Yoon’s Southeast Asia trip 14.11.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us for an assessment on Pres. Yoon's trip to Southeast Asia and his summits with leaders of U.S., Japan.

Upgraded deterrence against evolving N. Korean threats 08.11.2022

Dr. Bong Young-shik at Yonsei University Institute for N. Korean studies gives us an analysis on upgraded South Korea-U.S. deterrence against evolving North Korean threats

S. Korea's IRA concerns 07.11.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to discuss S. Korea's proposals to U.S. treasury over Inflation Reduction Act concerns 

Legoland default debacle: Impact on local market 01.11.2022

Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea joins us to talk about the impact of Legoland default debacle on local financial markets

Hot topics surrounding latest N. Korea provocations 25.10.2022

Dr. Bong Young-shik of Yonsei University Institute for N. Korean studies joins us for an expert's take on hot topics surrounding latest N. Korea provocations 

China's historic party congress 24.10.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies gives us an insight into the key takeaways and implications of China's 20th party congress 

Record-level interest rates and economic prospects 18.10.2022

Professor Yang Jun-sok of the Catholic University of Korea joins us to discuss the impact of steep rate hikes on housing prices and corporate investment

S. Korea-Vietnam relations 17.10.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us for an assessment of Seoul-Hanoi relations marking 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties

N. Korea's growing nuclear threat and its motives 11.10.2022

Dr. Bong Young-shik of Yonsei University Institute for N. Korean studies gives us an analysis on N. Korea's growing nuclear threat and its true motives 

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