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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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United States
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News
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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!
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.arirangradio.com
Episodes
US-China Trade Tensions Escalate Again
5/21/2024
Prof. Yang Jusok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the intensifying US-China trade war, sparked by President Biden quadrupling tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and raising levies on other green tech, and China's vow to retaliate, and its impact on Korea.
Duration:00:19:21
Putin Begins Term with Beijing Visit
5/20/2024
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about Vladimir Putin choosing Beijing for his first visit of the new term, deepening the strategic partnership with Xi Jinping in their fourth meeting since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and its global implications.
Duration:00:19:16
Xi Jinping's European Tour Outcomes
5/14/2024
Prof. Yang Jusok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent tour of Europe, including France, Serbia, and Hungary, marking his first visit to the region in five years, aimed at exploring new strategies amid US trade tensions, and we'll examine whether Xi achieved his objectives and the main points of disagreement during the trip.
Duration:00:15:47
President Yoon's Milestone Press EventㅣGMS Focus
5/13/2024
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about President Yoon's recent actions marking two years in office, including his second press conference since inauguration, featuring a Q&A session with the press—a practice previously conducted regularly on his commute but suspended in November 2022.
Duration:00:19:47
Japan Targets Naver Over Line App Control
5/7/2024
Prof. Yang Jusok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the latest source of tension between South Korea and Japan, as the Japanese government intensifies pressure on Naver, a South Korean portal giant, to seize management control of Line, the popular messaging app in Japan, sparking controversy and reflecting a broader global trend of data protectionism where governments intervene in foreign companies citing security risks.
Duration:00:17:34
Remergence of Two Tragic Investigations
5/6/2024
Prof. Kim Byung-jooofInternational Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the reemergence of two investigations in South Korea's political arena following the April 10th General Election and the historic meeting between President Yoon Suk Yeol and the opposition party chief: one concerning the Itaewon tragedy and the other related to the death of Marine Corporal, highlighting deeper implications beyond mere political issues for the current state of politics and Korea's future.
Duration:00:18:54
S.Korea's Surprise Growth, U.S. Expansion Slows
4/30/2024
Prof. Shin Se-don of Department of Economics at Sookmyung Women’s University will tell us about South Korea's surprising first-quarter growth, which exceeded expectations but hasn't translated to relief for many struggling with high prices and interest rates, while in the U.S., first-quarter growth slowed alongside faster-than-expected price increases.
Duration:00:11:32
AUKUS Tensions Persist, Phase Two Expands
4/29/2024
Prof. Kim Byung-jooofInternational Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the evolving dynamics of AUKUS three years after its announcement, including China's concerns over regional tensions, ongoing discussions about phase two involving Japan and potential expansion to include more partners, alongside the upcoming Korea-Australia 2+2 meeting and its implications.
Duration:00:18:35
Geopolitical Risks Rattle Korean Economy
4/23/2024
Prof. Shin Se-don of Department of Economics at Sookmyung Women’s University will tell us about the lingering uncertainties caused by heightened tensions in the Middle East and their impact on the Korean economy, following Iran's downplaying of Israeli airstrikes and ongoing geopolitical risks affecting markets and investors worldwide.
Duration:00:12:29
Biden, Trump Clash Over China Tariffs
4/22/2024
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about how countering China has become a key focus in President Joe Biden's ongoing rivalry with former President Donald Trump, exploring the political impact of tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum and efforts to ease tensions diplomatically between the world's top two economies.
Duration:00:18:57
S.Korea's national debt surpasses 50% of GDP
4/16/2024
Prof. Shin Se-don of Department of Economics at Sookmyung Women’s University will tell us about South Korea's national debt, which exceeded 126.7 trillion won last year, surpassing 50% of Korea’s GDP for the first time, and we'll explore the main factors contributing to this increase and its implications for the Korean government’s fiscal stability.
Duration:00:12:17
The first-ever US-Japan-Philippines Summit
4/15/2024
Prof. Kim Byung-joo ofInternational Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the recent joint summit between the leaders of the US, Japan, and the Philippines, highlighting key takeaways from their agreements amid efforts to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Duration:00:18:54
Major Takeaways from the 22nd General Election
4/12/2024
Prof. Kim Byung-joo ofInternational Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the recent S. Korean parliamentary elections, where the liberal opposition secured a landslide victory with the Democratic Party winning 175 out of 300 seats in the National Assembly, significantly impacting President Yoon's position for the remaining three years of his term.
Duration:00:18:47
Parties Push Pledges ahead of 22nd Election
4/9/2024
Prof. Shin Se-don of Department of Economics at Sookmyung Women’s University will tell us about Korea's upcoming 22nd general election, where both ruling and opposition parties are emphasizing their economic pledges in a final attempt to sway swing voters, with the ruling party's proposal to scrap the capital gains tax, set for next year, sparking nationwide debate.
Duration:00:13:22
Upcoming General Elections
4/8/2024
Prof. Kim Byung-joo ofInternational Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the upcoming general elections in South Korea, with a record turnout during early voting and intense efforts to sway voters, focusing on the critical election issues including the economy, low birth rate, housing prices, North Korean missile threats, and political polarization.
Duration:00:17:45
Parties Intensify Efforts before April Elections
4/2/2024
Prof. Shin Se-don of Department of Economics at Sookmyung Women’s University will tell us about the upcoming April general elections, with both ruling and opposition parties vying for undecided voters by focusing on economic pledges to alleviate financial burdens amidst high inflation and soaring prices.
Duration:00:12:33
Gaza Crisis Sparks US-Israel Tensions
4/1/2024
Prof. Kim Byung-joo ofInternational Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the recent arrival of the Israeli delegation in Cairo for ceasefire talks amidst a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, prompting questions about the complexity of US-Israel relations despite the Biden administration's authorization of military support to Israel.
Duration:00:20:24
Japan ends negative rates, US Fed hints cuts
3/26/2024
Prof. Shin Se-don of Department of Economics at Sookmyung Women’s University will tell us about the Bank of Japan's first interest rate hike in 17 years, ending Japan's negative interest rate era, alongside the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady and suggest potential rate cuts this year.
Duration:00:10:51
Biden, Trump secure nominations in polls
3/25/2024
Prof. Kim Byung-joo ofInternational Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about both Joe Biden and Donald Trump securing their party nominations, the significance of the phrase "democracy is on the ballot" in the upcoming election, the current polls 8 months ahead, and what's next.
Duration:00:18:58
Korea's Inflation Challenges Fruit Prices
3/19/2024
Prof. Shin Se-don of Department of Economics at Sookmyung Women’s University will tell us about the skyrocketing fruit prices driving South Korea's inflation to around 3%, posing challenges for the Bank of Korea amidst high inflation and rising household debt, and we'll discuss the possibility of future interest rate cuts.
Duration:00:11:27