GMS Focus

Professor Yang Joon-seok from the Catholic University of Korea discusses the implications of recent economic topics related to a sharp drop in the stock market, South Korea joining RCEP, and the continuing streak of high exports. 

Professor Byung-Joo Kim at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies examines the pledges on politics, economics, and social policies given by four presidential candidates for the 2022 South Korean presidential election.

Professor Yang Joon-seok from the Catholic University of Korea discusses the controversies over the government's supplementary budget; Korea's largest IPO by LG Energy Solutions and its impact on the country's stock market. 

Professor Byung-Joo Kim at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies examine's North Korea's recent firing of hypersonic missiles and its geopolitical implication.

Professor Yang Joon-seok from the Catholic University of Korea discusses the details and effectiveness of the government's blueprint to front-load fiscal spending in the first half of the year.

Professor Byung-Joo Kim at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies discusses the development of relations between Russia and China and its implications and possible outcomes for South Korea. 

Professor Yang Joon-seok from the Catholic University of Korea discusses the global economy forecast amid turbulent times due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and South Korea's own projections in 2022.

An analysis of current issues Professor Byung-Joo Kim at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies discusses Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy and its implications for South Korea, following U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's speech "Free and Open Indo-Pacific."

Professor Yang Joon-seok from the Catholic University of Korea discusses the implications for S. Korea’s economy as the population is expected to fall to 37 million in 2070.

Professor Byung-Joo Kim at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies discusses diplomatic relations between South Korea and its regional neighbors on the back of heightened tensions between China and Taiwan. 

Professor Yang Joon-seok from the Catholic University of Korea discusses the recent interest rate hike by the Bank of Korea and its effect on the housing market. 

Professor Byung-Joo Kim at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies discusses the recent meeting in Washington between South Korea, Japan and the U.S. and the meaning of the declaration of end to the Korean War.

Professor Yang reviews stagflation from the month of October and its implications on wages, employment, and policymakers. He provides perspective on the recent American government's request on foreign semiconductor companies to hand over supply chain information to the US Department of commerce. 

Professor Kim walks through an overview of last week's G20 Summit in Rome. Detail explanations are included about the origin of the summit, the key milestones achieved this year, and the key points of Korea's revised plan to the UN climate conference.

How has South Korea's economy fared during Q3 amid the prolonged pandemic? What is the projectionwith the new "With Corona" scheme?

Today we'll take a look at the legacy of the recently deceased Colin Powell. We'll examine his tenure as the first African-American Secretary of State, his role in the controversial 2003 invasion of Iraq, and his ties to the Korean Peninsula. Don't miss out!

Today we'll take a look at the global supply bottleneck, which has been blamed for high inflation, lack of crucial goods, the slow economic recovery, and the possibility of a Christmas with empty store shelves. Tune in!

Today we'll take a look at the election of Fumio Kishida as the new Prime Minister of Japan and why he was ultimately chosen to succeed Yoshihide Suga. We'll also take a look at how Kishida's victory will affect relations between Seoul and Tokyo. Don't miss out!

Today we'll take a look at the different types of debt in South Korea and why the rate it's rising at is concerning for the long-term health of the economy. We'll also examine what steps the government can take to solve this problem. Tune in for more!

Today, we'll take a look at the recent AUKUS deal signed by Australia, which gives the country a huge defense upgrade in the Asia-Pacific and caused a diplomatic ruckus between the U.S. and France. Tune in! 

Today, we'll get an update on South Korea's inflation and unemployment situation, and whether the economy has recovered enough for the Bank of Korea to start raising interest rates. Don't miss out!

Today we'll examine Beijing's crackdown of private enterprises to ensure that they serve the social and economic agenda of the CCP. We'll also take a look at whether this 'common prosperity' campaign may negatively affect China's status as the world's second-largest economy. Don't miss out!

Today we'll discuss the passing of an 'anti-Google law' in South Korea that prohibits large tech companies such as Apple and Google from requiring developers from using only their payment systems. We'll examine how this law came into place and also its possible effects. Tune in! 

We'll take a look at the American withdrawal from Afghanistan and how other countries are evacuating their citizens from the war-torn country. We'll also examine the lessons that  S. Korea can take from the end of the war. 

We'll take a look at how one insurance company in South Korea is using a 'digital woman' to promote their services and the reaction of the general public. We'll also examine the ethics of using 'digital people' and what the future could look like. Tune in!