ZOOM-IN

Join us every other Friday, as we interview movers and shakers in their respective fields making a difference in the world. From authors to scientists and musicians, you’ll never know who we have up next! Hee-eun Lee, a professor at the Handong International Law School explores whether the safety laws designed to protect construction workers and children are enough.

Join us every other Friday, as we interview movers and shakers in their respective fields making a difference in the world. From authors to scientists and musicians, you’ll never know who we have up next! Michelle Li, a Korean American anchor at U.S. KSDK, shares how she sparked the #VeryAsian hashtag movement and how we can learn from this incident to move forward towards a world without racism.

Join us every other Friday, as we interview movers and shakers in their respective fields making a difference in the world. From authors to scientists and musicians, you’ll never know who we have up next! Soo-jin Lee, a consumer trend expert from Seoul National University and co-author of the popular annual series "Trend Korea" shares 2022 trend predictions. 

Hee-eun Lee, Associate Dean and Professor of Law at Handong International Law School, discusses the top 5 issues that South Korea faced in the year 2021: supply chain crisis, Nuri-ho, election, housing prices, cryptocurrency.

Frank Smith, a Seoul-based freelance multimedia journalist and Yonsei University adjunct lecturer, discusses the future of North Korea under Kim Jong-un’s regime with this year marking the 10th anniversary of his ruling. 

Sang-keun Yoo,  a media studies expert and a visiting lecturer at the University of California-Riverside, discusses the three global giant OTT platforms competing for a pie in the Korean market and the future of media consumption.

Professor James Clay Moltz is from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and author of several books on space, including "The Politics of Space Security," "Crowded Orbits," and "Asia's Space Race." He discusses the implication of Korea's Nuri launching, KPS Project, and the importance of space exploration.

Today we'll connect with Associate Professor Ji-eun Kiaer who teaches Oriental Studies at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Professor Kiaer is part of the decision-making committee that decided to add 26 words of Korean origin to the Oxford English Dictionary and she joins us to give us more insight into the decision. Tune in for more!

Today we'll connect with Swedish visual artist and photographer Erik Johansson, who is best known for creating surreal images by recombining photographs and other materials. He'll talk about numerous topics including his career and ongoing exhibition in Seoul. Tune in!

Today we'll connect with Mr. Park Si-soo, the Seoul correspondent for SpaceNews. Mr. Park will give us the latest regarding South Korea's space endeavors and the technology that powers our space mission. Don't miss out on this special interview! 

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of South Korea becoming a member of the United Nations, we're joined by Park Jang-ho, the Deputy Director-General for International Organizations Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Park discusses the significance of the milestone and the future of South Korea's role in the UN. Don't miss out!

Today we're joined by Washington, D.C-based attorney S. Nathan Park, who has written extensively about the refugee issue for publications including The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Park will discuss the current refugee situation in Afghanistan, how it affects South Korea, and much more. Tune in!

Today we're joined by Scott Fuzion who is the CEO of NUMOMO, a creative NFT agency based in Seoul. Scott will explain the concept of an NFT and why the industry has the potential to be a force for years to come. Don't miss out! 

Today we're joined by Ms. Joosun Lee, the Deputy Manager of the Main Press Center at the Tokyo Olympics, who will talk about how the pandemic has changed the role of the press at the Olympics. She'll also discuss her experience working at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games and much more! Be sure to tune in!

Today we're joined by Ms. Kyungnan Park, the UN World Food Programme Deputy Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, who talks about how the pandemic increased worldwide hunger and the importance of her team's mission. Don't miss out! * We apologize for the bad connection and we appreciate your understanding.

Today we're joined on the line by Professor Kim Byung-joo from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, who discusses the issue of platform regulation. He'll also break down South Korea's current status on the issue and provide more context. Tune in! 

We sit down for a discussion with Los Angeles and Seoul-based director Eugene Suen, who has a special connection to the hit Korean-American film Minari. Eugene discusses the recent Academy Awards, Youn Yuh-jung's historic win, and Asian-American representation in Hollywood. Don't miss out!

We’re joined by University of California, Riverside instructor and Fulbright scholar Yoo Sang-Keun who will discuss the upcoming Billboard Music Awards and whether BTS can make more history. We’ll also talk about the rise of K-Pop on the global stage and where it goes from here. Don’t miss out!

We're joined by psychologist Jia Ying Lim, who will discuss how the pandemic has made us feel more down and more specifically, the corona blues. We'll also take a look at the meaning of happiness and how we can keep our minds healthy during this crazy time. Don't miss out! * We apologize for the bad connection and we appreciate your understanding.

We're joined by Professor Yoo Byung-wook from Soon Chun Hyang University Seoul Hospital, who will discuss the process of getting vaccinated in South Korea and why we shouldn't be too worried about potential side effects. We'll also take a look at options for fever reducers. Don't miss out!

We sit down for a talk with Dr. Kim who discusses South Korea’s push for herd immunity and when the world will be able to return back to normal. We also discuss the future potential of vaccine passports and much more.