GMS Focus

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about President Yoon Suk Yeol's return to Seoul after a four-day visit to the Czech Republic, where 56 MOUs were signed, focusing on strengthening the nuclear energy alliance and expanding Korea's nuclear power plant exports in Europe.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the government's new measures to stabilize prices and boost domestic consumption ahead of the Chuseok holiday, as Korea's consumer prices hit their lowest level in over three years.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about President Yoon's meeting with outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his state visit to Korea, as both countries face impending leadership changes and aim to maintain mutually beneficial relations despite deep-rooted differences.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about President 윤석열's briefing on his administration's four major reforms, focusing on the national pension reform aimed at ensuring payments for all citizens, creating a sustainable funding mechanism, and promoting intergenerational fairness.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about Jake Sullivan's recent visit to Beijing, where the US national security adviser met with senior Chinese officials, including Xi Jinping, amid rising security tensions and US leadership transitions.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the Bank of Korea's decision to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 3.5% for the 13th time and U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's announcement of a likely rate cut in September, and what these developments mean for the global economy.

Prof. Kim Hwa-gyun of Banking and Finance at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School will tell us about the high-stakes global AI chip race, where South Korea's major investments aim to maintain its lead with SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics at the forefront, despite challenges from geopolitical tensions and market uncertainties.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about South Korea's record-high July employment rate and record-low jobless rate, exploring the underlying concerns and implications for upcoming monetary policy decisions.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the one-year anniversary of the historic Korea-US-Japan summit at Camp David, where the leaders reaffirmed their strong trilateral security cooperation amid anticipated leadership changes in Washington and Tokyo.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the underlying causes of U.S. recession fears, the outlook ahead, and their implications for the U.S. Federal Reserve's next steps.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about France, continuing our discussion from last week, exploring its rich history and cultural landmarks as we reach the midpoint of the Paris Olympics.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's indication of a possible rate cut in September, examining the economic changes driving this shift, its potential impact on the US presidential election, and how it might influence a subsequent Bank of Korea decision.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about France, exploring its rich history and cultural landmarks as we reach the midpoint of the Paris Olympics.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the crisis involving major South Korean e-commerce platforms Tmon and WeMakePrice, where frustrated customers have stormed the headquarters demanding refunds, amid growing concerns about the liquidity of their parent company, Qoo10 Group.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the latest shake-up in the US presidential race, where Joe Biden bowed to pressure from his party and withdrew, endorsing Kamala Harris, who now appears poised to secure the Democratic nomination with support from key political figures like Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, and the...

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the implications of Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of memory chips, smartphones, and televisions, facing its first-ever general strike.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about state-owned Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. edging out rivals to build two multibillion-dollar reactors in the Czech Republic, President Yoon's optimism for more European deals, the necessity of nuclear energy for net zero goals, and the ongoing reservations about its inherent risks.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the implications of the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump for gun control, dealing with political violence, and the upcoming November election.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the newly set minimum hourly wage for next year, which has disappointed both businesses and workers

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about South Korea's key economic policy measures for the latter half of 2024, which prioritize price stabilization, economic revamping, and reducing the financial burden on small business owners and ordinary citizens amidst elevated inflation and high interest rates.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the implications of reformist Masoud Pezeshkian's victory in Iran's presidential election, the potential softening of Iran's foreign policy, and the impact on the country and the wider region following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about Nvidia's rapid rise to become the world's most valuable company and its subsequent loss of over $500 billion in market value within three trading days, raising fears that the AI hype could be a bubble similar to the dot-com bust.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the recent underwhelming presidential debate where incumbent President Biden struggled, former President Trump deflected key questions, and the impact on the polls remains uncertain.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about South Korea's record-high exports driven by the IT and automobile sectors, the growing shift from China to the US in trade, and the implications for Korea's economic recovery amidst declining China-bound exports.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about South Korea's stern warning to Russia over potential weapon supplies to Pyongyang, the implications of the recent Putin-Kim summit, and the delicate balance Seoul must maintain in its relations with Russia.