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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

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 

Analysis on seemingly improving Seoul-Tokyo relations 10.10.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us for an analysis on seemingly thawing Seoul-Tokyo relations and ways to resolve remaining issues

Will BOK take another 'big step' to tame inflation? 04.10.2022

Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea joins us to gauge the possibility of the BOK's another 'big step' to tame inflation

Prolonged war in Ukraine and its impact on South Korea 03.10.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies joins us to discuss the impact of prolonged war in Ukraine on S. Korea 

N. Korea's missile provocation and worsening inter-Korean relations 27.09.2022

Dr. Bong Young-shik of Yonsei University Institute for N. Korean studies joins us to talk about N. Korea's missile provocation and worsening inter-Korean relations

President Yoon’s 3-nation tour 26.09.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us for an assessment on President Yoon Suk-yeol’s achievements during his trip to U.S., UK and Canada 

Korean won in freefall and rising interest rates 20.09.2022

Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea joins us to talk about the continued weakening of the Korean won and rising global interest rates

Li Zhanshu's Visit to Korea 19.09.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to discuss the significance of Li Zhanshu's visit to Korea

North Korea's latest rhetoric on nuclear weapons 13.09.2022

Dr. Bong Young-shik from Yonsei University joins us to dissect North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's latest comments declaring the regime to be an official nuclear state in a move he claims is "irreversible".

South Korea-U.S.-China 12.09.2022

Professor Kim Byung-joo from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies explains ways for South Korea to chart a path between the U.S. and China.

Korea's weakening currency and mounting trade deficits 06.09.2022

Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea discusses the Korean currency's freefall in the year so far and the country's growing trade deficit.

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