GMS Focus

Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about South Korea's economic growth trailing behind Japan's for the first time in 25 years, prompting questions about Japan's recovery and Korea's potential path towards a prolonged period of low growth.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about South Korea's unexpected diplomatic move last week, establishing relations with Cuba, and explore the implications of this development on North Korea, which has long considered Cuba a "brotherly country."

Prof. Yang Jun-seok will tell us about the challenges South Koreans face during the Lunar New Year, marked by soaring living costs prompting some to seek alternatives in Japan and South Asian countries, delving into the reasons behind the steep and prolonged price hikes, their potential peak, and the impact on future government fiscal policies

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the strained Seoul-Moscow relations stemming from Russia's actions in Ukraine and its ties with North Korea, pondering whether it's in the best interest of both nations to manage and improve these tensions.

Prof. Yang Jun-seok will tell us about the recent selection of Stage X, a local consortium, as the winner of a heated spectrum auction, positioning them to become South Korea's fourth national mobile network operator and potentially reshape the longstanding dominance of the telecommunications market by SK, KT, and LG for over two decades.

Prof. 박원곤 of North Korean studies at Ewha Womans University will tell us about rising tensions on the Korean peninsula as North Korea redefines South Korea as its "primary foe," abandons unification goals, and advances its missile programs. Growing concerns surround its deepening ties with Russia, prompting experts to warn of a potential conflict, even the possibility of a full-fledge...

South Korea's economy, which grew by 1.4% in 2023, meeting the central bank's goal but marking the lowest growth since 2009 (excluding the Covid-19 years), with the gross national income per capita rebounding to around 33,000 USD.

At The World Economic Forum that took place in Davos, economists painted a grim outlook due to escalating geopolitical tensions, concerns about climate change, and the impact of AI on the global economy.

In the Middle East, there's a common belief that the conflict involving Israel is essentially a US proxy war. Without American diplomatic cover and weapons, it's suggested the war wouldn't exist. The question arises about the extent of US responsibility for the current troubles in the region.

Shareholders of Taeyoung Engineering and Construction voted for a workout program to rescue the company, granting a brief period for restructuring amid Korea’s looming real estate project financing(PF) crisis.

Lai Ching-the of the Democratic Progressive Party won the Taiwanese presidential election, making it the first time a party secured a third consecutive win. However, the DPP lost its parliamentary majority, complicating the passage of legislation for Lai.

The government aims to control inflation and boost domestic consumption in the new year. It plans to stabilize prices by injecting trillions of won and offer tax incentives to companies and individuals.

In preparation for the National Assembly elections on April 10th in South Korea, the recent attack on Democratic Party (DP) chief Lee Jae-myeong has caused a pause in political campaigning across the board. The incident raises questions about the impact on the upcoming general elections and prompts speculation about the future political landscape.

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea goes over China, US, and Korea's forecast of the economy.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to go over 2023 Korea's foreign and security policy.

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea will talk about the 2024 budget.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to go over Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy.

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea goes over the Intensifying trade protectionism and South Korea’s strategy.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to go over President Yoon's Dutch trip in detail.

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea goes over the oil price plunge issues.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us the background of the latest trilateral security meeting in detail.

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea goes over the BOK's latest decision to freeze its rates and forecasts what's to come.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to go over the life and works of the late Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in detail.

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea gives insights into how serious South Korea's debt problem is.

Prof. Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to review the Downing Street Accord elevating bilateral relations between South Korea and the UK signed during President Yoon Seok Yeol's visit to the UK.