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Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about India-Pakistan ceasefire after the U.S. intervention.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the upcoming election in South Korea, Lee Jae-myung's legal risk and the conservatives' 'big tent'.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of the Department of Economics at Catholic University will talk about the U.S.-Korea tariffs South Korea's strategy for the 'July package' and the impact of the June election
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about China's claims over the Yellow Sea's Provisional Measure zone and its effect on the relations between Seoul and Beijing.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of the Department of Economics at Catholic University will talk about the Bank of Korea's rate freeze and its relations to the Trump tariffs.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about Korea's diplomatic relations with Syria.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of the Department of Economics at Catholic University will talk about U.S. and China's trade tension and its effect on South Korea.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about what the election means today and what voters are responsible for.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of the Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of Trump's latest tariff move and the potential economic crisis.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the constitutional court's ruling of President
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of Trump's reciprocal tariffs and its effect on the Korean auto industry.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about South Korea's interest in investments towards the Alaska gas pipeline.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of the new national pension reform bill.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the seriousness of South Korea being in the "sensitive country" list of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of the new tariffs on metals.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the thriving Russian economy despite the war and the reason behind it.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of the hypermarket homeplus' fiancial crisis and its management
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about President Trump's tariffs' effect on the domestic economy and Korean industries' response
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about President Trump's peace deal for Ukraine without Ukraine and the EU leadership
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of the background behind interest rates being lowered to 2.75% and the economic trends in Korea
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of the hiking gold prices and the potential behind gold investments
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the German election and the struggles it faces as well as the political swing to the right
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of President Trump's tariffs and its effects on Korean companies
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the peace treaty about the war in Ukraine, the interest of each nation involved.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of negotiation for a deal on Korea's Special Chips Act.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about President Trump's controversial proposal to force Palestinians out of Gaza
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of the implications that the pause in rate US Federal Reserve has and the effects on South Korea's economy.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the 2025 World Economic Forum's take aways and the role in the international community
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will do an in-depth analysis of Trump policy storm and their potential impact on Korea
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the Argentinian President Javier Milei's intriguing rise to fame and presidency
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will talk about the key rate freeze and its impact on the livelihood.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about Trump cabinet's key foreign policies and their impact on U.S.-Korea relations
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will talk about supporting small business and the people's livelihood during domestic economic struggles.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies talks about the reasons why President Trump is so interested in the control of the Greenland-Panama Canal
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about Korea's new year beginning with political turmoil and economic uncertainties, as the finance ministry projects low growth and unveils its 2025 economic policy direction.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the ongoing political unrest in South Korea, a month after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law, with protests erupting over alleged insurrection charges and calls for impeachment.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the four biggest economic headlines in Korea this year, from the shockwaves of short-lived martial law to the impact of former US President Donald Trump's re-election.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about a review of 2024 for South Korea, reflecting on its relationships with major world powers as the year comes to a close.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the US Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut and its projection of a slower pace next year, and explore how this shift could impact the Korean economy.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about South Korea's ongoing political crisis following the martial law declaration, exploring the dramatic twists and insights.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the impact of President 윤석열's brief martial law imposition on South Korea, examining the National Assembly's vote to impeach him and its potential effects on the Korean economy and next year's fiscal budget.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the massive crowds in 여의도 cheering as South Korea's National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, despite the looming political vacuum the country may face for months.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the continued foreign investors' selling spree in Korea's stock market following the martial law debacle, and the potential long-term impacts on the country's global credibility and economy.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about South Korea's president declaring and then lifting martial law in a six-hour window, exploring the historical context of this unprecedented move and its implications for the country's democratic progress.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the Bank of Korea's unexpected rate cut to 3% and what it signals about the current state and future outlook of the Korean economy.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about the global plastic pollution crisis and whether the INC-5 meeting in Busan made progress toward a legally binding treaty to address this escalating environmental challenge.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the state of the Chinese economy and its readiness for a potential trade war with the US, as Donald Trump's return and America-first policies reignite tensions.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about President Yoon's diplomatic trip to Latin America, its role in advancing South Korea's vision as a "global pivotal state," and the outcomes of the APEC and G20 summits.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about the key economic achievements of the Yoon administration at its midpoint, including record exports and cooling inflation, while also addressing the challenges and strategies needed moving forward.
Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will tell us about President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominations, largely filled with loyalists, and the immediate political challenges they present despite satisfying his supporters' desire to disrupt Washington.
Prof. Yang Jun-seok of Department of Economics at Catholic University will tell us about South Korea's preparations for the potential impact of Trump's America-first economic policies, with a focus on how they might affect key industries in the country.