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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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Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

2024 budget 26.12.2023

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

Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy 25.12.2023

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

Intensifying trade protectionism 19.12.2023

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

President Yoon's Dutch trip 18.12.2023

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

Oil price plunge issues 12.12.2023

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

S.Korea-US-Japan’s trilateral meeting 11.12.2023

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

Bank of Korea's rate freeze 05.12.2023

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.

Late Secretary of State Henry Kissinger 04.12.2023

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.

South Korea’s household debt 28.11.2023

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

President Yoon's visit to the UK 27.11.2023

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.

Japanese Yen's continued depreciation 21.11.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea describes the weakened Yen's impact on South Korea's economy. 

APEC Summit 20.11.2023

Prof. Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to summarize the key takeaways from the APEC Summit and IPEF Summit.

S. Korea's Short-selling Ban in Stocks 14.11.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea takes a closer look at the impact of S. Korea's short-selling ban in stocks.

Antony Blinken's visit to Korea 13.11.2023

Prof. Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to debrief the U.S. Secretary of State Blinken's visit to Korea

Kakao Corporation's crisis 07.11.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea looks into Kakao's crisis and Korea's chronic problem of market dominance by giant conglomerates.

US Presidential Election 06.11.2023

Prof. Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to analyze the recent polls regarding the US Presidential Election. 

Recent key financial indices 31.10.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea goes over the key indices and gives projections for future growth.

President's trip to the Middle East 30.10.2023

Prof. Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to summarize the points from President Yoon's six-day trip to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

BOK's latest rate freezing decision 24.10.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea explains the BOK's recent rate freeze decision and provides some clues to future projections. 

Belt & Road Forum 23.10.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to analyze the results of the Belt & Road Forum and the implications of China-Russia interaction. 

Economic effect of Israel Gaza war 17.10.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea tells us the economical impact from an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant between Israel and Palestine. 

Seoul's Gangseo District by-election 16.10.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to analyze the takeaways from the by-election in Seoul's Gangseo District, dubbed a barometer for the 2024 general elections

Record high US treasury yields 10.10.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea tells us what's behind surging US treasury yields and its impact on Korean economy 

Shortcomings of international organizations 09.10.2023

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to discuss shortcomings of international organizations highlighted by war in Ukraine, continual North Korea provocations, and other geopolitical conflicts.

Korea's national pension reform 03.10.2023

Professor Yang Jun-seok at the Catholic University of Korea joins us to discuss Korea's national pension reform, surrounding controversies and optimal strategy

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