ZOOM-IN

Kim So-yeon, Lecturer, Dept. of Central Asian Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studiestalks about the inaugural Korea–Central Asia Summit, its significance for Korea’s long-term engagement with the region, and how cooperation in critical minerals, energy, infrastructure, AI and technology can develop into concrete, mutually beneficial partnerships with each of the five Central Asian countries.

Krishna Shrestha, Professor of Global Development at the University of New South Wales talks about the devastating floods in Nepal, what they reveal about the growing climate risks facing the Himalayas, and the wider implications for climate justice, food security and vulnerable communities.

Artist Elena Gual talks about her unique painting style, focus on women, beauty and strength, and her new work inspired by her time in Korea.

Dr. Yu Ji-hoon, Director of Int’l Cooperation/ Research Fellow at Korea Institute for Defense Analyses talks about the repercussions of scaling back the U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises, as well as the dilemma surrounding dialogue with North Korea and the U.S.-South Korea alliance.