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The Jeju Air crash and examine the broader issues surrounding recurring accidents involving the Boeing 737 series, including malfunctions and mid-flight door detachments.

The Jeju Air plane crash, where all 179 victims have been identified, and the ongoing investigation into whether a bird strike or other factors caused Korea's deadliest aviation accident.

The recent fall of the Assad regime in Syria, as opposition forces took control of the capital, ending decades of Baath Party rule and a 13-year civil war, sparking hope and uncertainty both within the country and globally.

The ongoing concerns over President Yoon Suk-yeol’s botched martial law and its disruptive impact on Korea’s foreign relations and diplomatic efforts, particularly in light of the incoming Trump administration.

Paige Aniyah Morris, the acclaimed literary translator who rendered Han Kang’s novel 'We Do Not Part' into English, is a distinguished writer and educator, recognized with accolades from the Fulbright Program and the American Literary Translators Association.

The latest developments impacting the South Korea-US alliance, including Trump's second term, North Korea's troop deployment to Russia, and President Yoon Suk-yeol's unexpected martial law enactment and lifting, all coinciding with the 46th anniversary of the ROK-US Combined Forces.

The global "attention crisis," exploring why teenagers can focus for just 65 seconds and adults for only three minutes, with insights from author Johann Hari.

The COP29 UN climate summit in Baku, where 200 countries gathered to discuss climate action, and the key findings of the Asian Development Bank’s report on carbon reduction and climate financing in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Korean stock market's reaction to the 'Trump shock' following the former US President's dramatic comeback, with a slight rebound in KOSPI and the won dipping below the 1,400 mark against the dollar.

Professor James Robinson, one of this year’s Nobel laureate in economics, whose research with colleagues on national prosperity and inequality is expected to have profound societal impacts. 

The final stretch of the 2024 US Presidential election, just four days away, featuring a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, and its potential implications for South Korea.

Confirmation that North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia for military training, with plans to deploy them against Ukraine, and the significant global implications for South Korea, the US, and global security.

Australian chef making waves in South Korea with his bold fusion of Western and Korean flavors. Chef Joseph Lidgerwood starred in Netflix’s recent hit series ‘Culinary Class Wars’ and currently ownes a Michelin-starred restaurant EVETT.

Baimaganbetova Dilbar from Kazakhstan, who made headlines in Korea as the first foreigner to win the title of ‘Most Outstanding Korean Language Instructor’ in a global contest hosted by the culture ministry.

Jason Bechervaise, film critic and Assistant Professor at Hanyang University and film critic Pierce Conran. The 29th Busan International Film Festival, Asia's largest, featuring over 200 films from 60+ countries and exploring shifting trends in the film industry, including how audiences experience movies.

Andrew Yeo, a senior fellow and the SK-Korea Foundation Chair at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Asia Policy Studies. The unpredictability of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, now less than 40 days away, and explore the implications of a potential Kamala Harris presidency for South Korea, following last week's analysis of a possible Trump return.

How the upcoming U.S. presidential election, with a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, could impact South Korea's security and economic future, especially regarding North Korea and the global economy.

Dr. Jacquelyn Schneider, the Hoover Institution’s director of war gaming and crisis simulation. The current state of AI use in the military and discuss ways to ensure responsible global use of the advanced technology.

The spread of deepfake pornography, including viral cases involving Taylor Swift and the growing issue in South Korea, where authorities are intensifying efforts to combat digital sex crimes amid a rapidly evolving threat.

Charles La Shure, who has played a pivotal role in bridging cultures by translating Korean literature into English and contributing to its global appreciation.

The ongoing medical strike in Korea, now in its sixth month, and the broader legal issues surrounding medical reform amid escalating tensions between the government and physicians.

The complex relationship between South Korea and Japan, highlighting key historical disputes and anti-Japanese sentiment, while examining President Yoon Suk-yeol's efforts to improve ties and the future prospects for Korea-U.S.-Japan trilateral cooperation.

The escalating tensions in the Middle East following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, the potential for a full-scale war, and the implications for US involvement and regional stability.

South Korea's rapid move into a 'super-aged society,' with seniors now making up 19.5% of the population, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to address these demographic challenges.

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, kicking off with a grand Opening Ceremony on Saturday, and the prospects of Team Korea, with 143 athletes competing across 21 events to embody determination and national pride.