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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

The Rise of Right-Wing Radicalism 13.10.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about Japan stepping on the accelerator of right-wing shift and the rise of global right-wing radicalism

Korea's Diplomatic Position 29.09.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will reexamine the role of the UN and Korea's diplomatic position through the 2025 general assembly.

Macron's Austerity Policies 22.09.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about France's rage towards Macron's austerity policies and decades-long French protests.

President Lee's 100 Days in Foreign Affairs 15.09.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about President Lee Jae-myung's 100-Day review on policy, key tasks and foreign affairs

NK-China-Russia Alliance 08.09.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about North Korea-China-Russia's alliance seen through China's Victory Day and South Korea's response.

New Cold War 01.09.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about results of the Korea-U.S. Summit and the new Cold War.

Korea Japan Summit 25.08.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the impact of the Japan-South Korea summit on industrial and security cooperation between the two countries and on the South Korea-US summit.

Trump-Putin Summit 19.08.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the Trump-Putin summit, the future of the war in Ukraine, and South Korea's position in all of it.

Post-BREXIT UK and EU 11.08.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about UK seeking to project both soft and hard power in a post-Brexit world.

Tariff Agreement Analysis 04.08.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the political interpretation of the Korea-U.S. aariff agreement and prospects for the upcoming summit.

US Tariffs in Other Nations 28.07.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the approaching deadline for US tariff negotiations and the current negotiation status with other countries, as well as South Korea's tactic preparations.

Special Diplomatic Envoy 21.07.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the idea behind President Lee's special diplomatic envoy and what we can expect.

Latest in Trade Talks 14.07.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the latest developments in these high stakes trade talks.

S. Korea's NATO Partnership 07.07.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about South Korea's partnership with NATO and IP4 membership.

Middle East's Ceasefire and Durability 30.06.2025

Paik Seung-hoon, Principal Researcher at the Institute of Middle East Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the United States' attack on Iran and its effects.

U.S. Attack on Iran 23.06.2025

백승훈, Principal Researcher at the Institute of Middle East Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the United States' attack on Iran and its effects.

Anti-Trump Riots 16.06.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the U.S. and political turmoil amidst anti-Trump riots.

Presidential Appointments 09.06.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about Presidential appointments outlined...preview of Lee Jae Myung administration's politics, policy directions.

Election Week Special-5. Environmental Policy 06.06.2025

Yun Sun-Jin, Dean of SNU Graduate School of Environmental Studies will talk about the new government's environmental policies and the challenges.

Election Week Special-4. Social Policy 05.06.2025

최현선, Professor of Public Administration at 명지 University analyzes the new government's social policies in areas such as medical care and labour.

Election Week Special-3. National Defense 04.06.2025

최수온, a Research Fellow at the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses about national defense in context with South Korea’s alliance with the United States.

Election Week Special-2. Economy 03.06.2025

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of the Department of Economics at Catholic University will talk about the economic challenges facing the new government including supplemental budgeting, labor policy, social welfare for the elderly and the housing market.

Election Week Special-1. Diplomacy 02.06.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about foreign policy and how each candidate plans to engage with major countries such as the U.S., Japan and China.

UK's relationship with EU 26.05.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about UK's reset of relationship with EU post-Brexit.

Trump's Middle East Tour 19.05.2025

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about President Trump's tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and Israel

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