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Join us every 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!
From authors to scientists and musicians, you'll never know who we have up next!
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Dr. Amin Saikal, Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at the Australian National Universitytalks about the ongoing Iran conflict one month in, focusing on stalled ceasefire efforts, the opposing strategies of the U.S. and Iran, rising regional tensions, and what the path forward might look like.
Dr. Yu Ji-hoon, Research Fellow at Korea Institute for Defense Analysestalks about escalating tensions in the strait of Hormuz and South Korea’s security and energy supply crisis.
Sahar Razavi, Director of Iranian and Middle East Studies Center, California State University talks about Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, rising Iran–U.S. tensions, and whether Donald Trump is looking for a way to end the conflict.
Kim So-young, Asst. Professor of International Studies at Nagoya University of Commerce & Business talks about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s reelection, the snap election results, her security and economic agenda, and what Japan’s shifting policies mean for Northeast Asia and South Korea.
Park Ju-yong, Professor at Graduate School of Culture Technology, KAIST talks about Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the establishment of a trust-based system, key provisions and the significance of being the first in the world.
Sports reporter Yoo Jee-ho (Yonhap) talks about the highlights, controversies, and medal prospects surrounding Team Korea at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, and the country’s push to return to the top ten.
Violinist Lim Hyun-jae talks about the journey of overcoming a traffic accident and going on to win the EOIVC competition in the United States.
Choi Jung-yoon, Jeju Haenyeo talks about the life, traditions, and global recognition of Jeju’s haenyeo, through the firsthand story of haenyeo 최정윤.
James Vreeland, Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University. talks about the key takeaways from the Davos Forum and what they reveal about the future of the global order
Paik Seung-hoon, Principal Researcher at HUFS Institute of Middle East Studies talks about the escalating anti-government protests in Iran, the rising death toll, and what they could mean for the country’s future and U.S. involvement
Nobel laureate John Martinis’ talks about groundbreaking work in macroscopic quantum physics, how it reshaped our understanding of quantum behavior, and what it means for the future of quantum computing and next-generation technology.
Lee Soo-jin, Co-author of 2026 K-Consumer Trend Insights talks about Trend Korea 2026's keyword of the year: “HORSE POWER”.
Micah Goldwater, Assoc. Professor at University of Sydney’s School of Psychology talks aboutAustralia’s under-16 social media ban, its effectiveness, and its impact on young people’s mental well-being.
Terry Flew, Professor of Digital Communication and Culture at the University of Sydney talks about background and expected effects of Australia’s “Complete Ban on Social Media Use for Under-16s”.
Yun In-su, Assoc. Professor at School of Electrical Engineering, KAIST talks about Korea’s recent surge in data breaches, what’s driving it, and how the country can strengthen its cybersecurity
Professor Rose Luckin of University College London’s Institute of Education talks about how schools should handle generative AI as it challenges traditional exams.
Park Si-soo, Seoul Bureau Chief of Space News talks about South Korea’s successful fourth launch of its homegrown Nuri rocket—the country’s first private-sector–led mission.
Dr. Yu Ji-hoon, Research Fellow at Korea Institute for Defense Analyses, provides an in-depth analysis of the background and tasks of discussions surrounding Korean-style nuclear-powered submarines.
Oh Sooyoung, Foreign Affairs Correspondent at Arirang News, provides an in-depth analysis of the outcomes of APEC 2025 Korea, examining its impact on South Korea’s diplomacy as well as participants’ experiences with K-culture and K-food.
Oh Sooyoung, Arirang News Foreign Affairs Correspondent talks about the expected outcomes and diplomatic significance of APEC 2025 Korea, and the vibrant atmosphere in Gyeongju.
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