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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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Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the achievements and significance of the consecutive Korea–China and Korea–Japan summit meetings.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the true intent behind Trump wanting to annex Greeland and Europe's reaction.
Korea-China Summit

Korea-China Summit

2026-01-0525:01

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about President Lee's visit to China and Korea's position with the Taiwan conflict, as well as the latest on US' removal of Venezuela's president Maduro.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about South Korea’s major foreign policy issues in 2025—from U.S. tariff negotiations and China relations to AI and supply chains, inter-Korean division, and Russia–North Korea cooperation.
Pax Silica Summit

Pax Silica Summit

2025-12-2220:57

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the US-led Pax Silica Summit and its implications for global semiconductor supply chains and geopolitics.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the surface-level causes and historical roots of the Thailand-Cambodia dispute.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the fundamental causes of U.S. threats against Venezuela and trends in U.S. public opinion.
China-Japan tensions

China-Japan tensions

2025-12-0122:26

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about persistent China-Japan tensions, Trump's Intervention, and South Korea's position in the matter.
China-Japan Conflict

China-Japan Conflict

2025-11-2411:15

Kim So-young, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of International Studies, Nagoya University of Commerce & Business, will talk about the background of the deterioration in China–Japan relations, the responses by both countries, and the impact on neighboring nations.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the political and economic interpretation of key points in the Korea-U.S. trade agreement
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about New York’s First Muslim Mayor, Mamdani.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about APEC 2025 KOREA's key agendas, national responses, and challenges for regional international relations.
Professor Kim Soyoung at the Nagoya University of Commerce and Business will talk about the political background of Japan's new prime minister Sanae Takaichi and changes in Japan-South Korea and Japan-U.S. Relations.
Gaza ceasefire

Gaza ceasefire

2025-10-2021:35

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the fragile Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the ongoing hostage-prisoner exchanges, claims about Trump’s role, and what risks could still derail the peace
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about Japan stepping on the accelerator of right-wing shift and the rise of global right-wing radicalism
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will reexamine the role of the UN and Korea's diplomatic position through the 2025 general assembly.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about France's rage towards Macron's austerity policies and decades-long French protests.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about President Lee Jae-myung's 100-Day review on policy, key tasks and foreign affairs
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about North Korea-China-Russia's alliance seen through China's Victory Day and South Korea's response.
New Cold War

New Cold War

2025-09-0121:33

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about results of the Korea-U.S. Summit and the new Cold War.
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