Podcast appearances and mentions of barry welsh

Korea24 – 2022.12.21 (Wednesday) News Briefing: The government has slashed its economic growth outlook for next year to 1.6%, citing internal and external economic challenges. (Koo Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis: South Korea's ambassador for North Korean human rights, Lee Shin-hwa, joins us via video call to discuss a recent international forum hosted by South Korea’s unification ministry on North Korea’s human rights situation, as well as continuing efforts by Seoul and the international community to address the issue. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Singer and actor Eru has apologized for driving under the influence and said he would suspend all activities. ('음주 운전' 이루, 한 달 전에도 운전자 바꿔치기 혐의) 2. Paik Seung-ho's goal at the Qatar World Cup has been included in a list of the top ten goals of the tournament by FIFA. ('백승호 브라질전 중거리슛' 카타르 WC 베스트골 후보에 포함) 3. Elon Musk has expressed intent to step down as CEO of Twitter after the results of a poll he held on the platform. (머스크, 결국 트위터 CEO 사의 발표) Korea Book Club with Barry Welsh: “Wind Burial (풍장)” and other poems by Hwang Dong-kyu (translated by Brother Anthony) Morning Edition Preview with Chris Welsh: - The Korea Times: Yee Soo-kyung’s aesthetic journey through broken ceramic shards (Park Han-sol) - The Korea Herald: Acclaimed soloists to perform with the KBS Symphony Orchestra next year (Hwang Dong-hee)

Korea24 – 2022.12.14 (Wednesday) News Briefing: The former spy chief Park Jie-won has appeared for prosecutors’ questioning over cover-up allegations in the 2020 fisheries official shooting by North Korean soldiers. (Koo Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis: Professor Kim Yong-jin from Sogang Business School and Economics Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea join us over the line to discuss the government’s plan to cut corporate tax rates for conglomerates, a key sticking point in the clash between rival parties for the 2023 budget. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. A teenager who survived the Itaewon crowd crush was found dead in an apparent suicide on Monday. (이태원 참사 생존 고교생, 숨진 채 발견…극단적 선택 추정) 2. A convicted sex offender, who fled after allegedly killing a woman despite wearing an electronic anklet, has been caught by the police. (전자발찌 차고 만취해 여성 살해...40대 남성 긴급체포) 3. Argentina are through to the final of the World Cup after beating Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday. ('라스트댄스' 메시 1골 1도움...아르헨티나, 8년 만에 결승 진출) Korea Book Club with Barry Welsh: “The Hellbound” by Yeon Sang-ho (Illustration and artwork by Choi Gyu-seok, translated by Danny Lim) Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - The Korea Herald: K-Pop enters ‘hallyu 3.0’ with localized idol groups (Hong Yoo)

Korea24 – 2022.12.07 (Wednesday) News Briefing: As the unionized truckers' strike entered Day 14 on Wednesday, unions representing the nation's concrete truck and pump operators and parcel delivery workers have pledged to launch their own collective action in support. (Koo Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis: China’s strict zero-COVID policy led to public unrest in recent weeks, particularly after a tragic fire at a locked-down apartment complex that led to the death of ten people. However, the country is now starting to ease some of its most stringent measures. To learn more about the protests and where China’s zero-covid policy is headed, Jonathan Cheng, the China Bureau Chief for the Wall Street Journal, joins us over the line. Korea Trending with Diane Yoo: 1. The international age system is set to become the norm for all judicial and administrative purposes in South Korea as early as next year. (내년 6월부터 '만 나이' 사용 통일…관련법 개정안 법사위 통과) 2. The BBC has included the former co-interim leader of the Democratic Party, Park Ji-hyun, and CJ ENM Vice Chairwoman, Lee Mie-kyung, in its list of 100 inspiring and influential women for 2022. (BBC가 뽑은 올해의 여성 100인, 박지현-이미경 선정) 3. Morocco became the first Arab nation to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup, after they beat European heavyweight Spain on Tuesday. (모로코, 승부차기 끝에 스페인 꺾고 사상 첫 8강 진출) Korea Book Club: Literary critic Barry Welsh joins us in the studio once again, today discussing a classic work, 'Tungsin-bul' by Kim Tong-ni. Published in Korea in 1961, and translated into English at least twice, it tells the story of a Korean soldier in 1943 who flees the Japanese military draft by becoming a Buddhist monk. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Kim Hae-yeon reports on how skin moisturizers used by a Joseon princess have been reinterpreted as modern-day cosmetic products. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a report by Dong Sun-hwa on the recent comeback made by the second-generation K-pop girl group Kara.

Korea24 – 2022.11.23 (Wednesday) News Briefing: The ruling and opposition parties have reached an agreement to open a parliamentary investigation into the Itaewon crowd crush tragedy. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: A new capital gains tax on stock investments was set to go into effect next year, but citing the current slump in the stock market, the government and the ruling People Power Party want to delay the tax by two years to 2025, but the main opposition Democratic Party is against the postponement. To get some expert analysis on this tax and the ramifications that could follow, Professor Kim Yong-jin from Sogang University and Economics Professor Yang Jun-suk from the Catholic University of Korea join us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Police are investigating a couple accused of hiding the body of their 15-month-old daughter after she died in 2020. (15개월 딸 시신, 3년간 옥상 김치통에 숨겨 은폐한 부모) 2. 540 police officers are set to be mobilized to manage a street cheering event at Gwanghwamun Square on Thursday for South Korea’s first World Cup match. ([월드컵] 경찰 ‘광화문 월드컵 거리응원’ 기동대·특공대 540여명 투입) 3. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman declared Wednesday a national holiday to celebrate the country’s historic 2-1 win over Argentina in the World Cup. ([월드컵] 아르헨 잡은 사우디, 국경일 선포) Korea Book Club: Is it possible to find love at an old age? That is the question that is asked in the 1998 short story by Park Wan Suh (박완서) called 'Weathered Blossom (마른 꽃)'. It follows the challenges faced by a 60-year-old widow as she falls for a similarly aged, charming man. Literary critic Barry Welsh joins us in the studio to discuss the work via the 2006 English translation by Yu Young-nan. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Kwon Mee-yoo reports on The Cervantes Institute, which promotes Spanish language and culture, and its new branch in Myeong-dong, Seoul. - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features a report by Park Ga-young on ‘piketing’, the term used in Korea for ticket scalping, and its prevalence in the classical music world.

Korea24 – 2022.11.16 (Wednesday) News Briefing: President Yoon Suk-yeol pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping to take a more active role in containing North Korea, during their face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Indonesia on Tuesday. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is days away, and over the next month, 32 nations from around the world will battle it out to see who will be crowned the champions of football. Star player Son Heung-min had made it into the 26-man squad for South Korea despite suffering an injury, but it remains to be seen how much he will be able to play. To discuss the favorites, the dark horses and whether South Korea can reach the top 16, sports writers Steve Han and Steve Price join us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. South Korea’s first peer-to-peer(P2P) file-sharing service, Soribada, is expected to file for bankruptcy. ('1세대 음원 플랫폼' 소리바다 파산 수순…회생절차 폐지) 2. K-pop sensation BTS has been nominated for the Grammy Awards for the third consecutive year. (BTS, '그래미' 2개 부문 후보 지명…3년 연속·K팝 최초) 3. Former US President Donald Trump has announced that he will be running for president in 2024. (트럼프, 2024년 대선출마 공식선언…세 번째 대권 도전) Korea Book Club: This week, we look at a short story by Eun Heekyung (은희경) called ‘Beauty Looks Down on me (아름다움이 나를 멸시한다)’. Translated by Sora Kim-Russell, it follows the physical and mental struggles of a man in his 30s as he tries to lose weight. Literary critic Barry Welsh helps us unpack the story. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Park Ga-young writes about how orchestras in Korea are looking to find the next generation of classical music conductors. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a report by Lee Kyung-min on Kimchi Day, which is celebrated on November 22!

Korea24 – 2022.11.09 (Wednesday) News Briefing: Prosecutors have raided the house and office of a close aide of the main opposition Democratic Party Chairman Lee Jae-myung in a probe of bribery allegations. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Health authorities have declared that the seventh wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea has begun. This comes as the daily case count reached over 60,000 for a second day on Wednesday, the highest level in two months. To get some expert analysis on the current coronavirus situation and whether this new wave could be the last hurdle before the end of the pandemic can be declared, Dr. Yoo Byung-wook from Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital in Seoul, and Dr. Lee Han-sung from Severance Hospital joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Diane Yoo: 1. The SSG Landers have won the Korean Series after defeating the Kiwoom Heroes in game six of the best-of-seven series. (SSG 한국시리즈 정상 정복…무결점 와이어 투 와이어 우승) 2. Actor Lee Jung-jae has been named in the 25th “GQ Men of the Year” honorees list. (이정재, 英잡지 선정 '올해의 인물' …'오징어게임'부터 '헌트' 활약) 3. A single winner has been drawn in the $2.04 billion Powerball lottery jackpot in the US. (2조8천억원 파워볼 당첨자 나왔다…美 캘리포니아서 1명 당첨) Korea Book Club: Our pick this week with literary critic Barry Welsh is the short story ‘Raptors Upstream (상류엔 맹금류)’ by Hwang Jungeun (황정은). Translated by Agnel Joseph, the story is centered around a formerly well-off couple who fell on hard times, and how their struggle to escape debt has affected their lives and their children. Morning Edition Preview with Walter Lee: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Ko Dong-hwan previews the Busan job fair, which is being held in-person for the first time in three years. - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features a report by Jie Ye-eun on singer-songwriter Jack White’s first concert in South Korea on Tuesday night.

Korea24 – 2022.10.19 (Wednesday) News Briefing: Kakao Corporation’s co-CEO Namkoong Whon offered to step down on Wednesday in the aftermath of a data center fire that caused massive disruptions to the company's services over the weekend, including its mobile messenger app, Kakaotalk, which is used by some 90 percent of South Korea's population. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Flames of criticism and concern continue days after a fire broke out at one of Kakao corps data centers, causing services to go down for 11+ hours. On Wednesday, Kakao Corp. co-CEO Namkoong Whon offered to step down to take responsibility. Tech writer Cho Mu-hyun and Professor Yang Jun-suk of the Department of Economics at the Catholic University of Korea join us to discuss the aftermath of the outage and its ramifications. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1.The Iranian sport climber Elnaz Rekabi, who was suspected to have gone missing, has returned home after competing in an international tournament without a hijab. (‘히잡 미착용 뒤 실종’ 이란선수 귀국) 2.Consumers are boycotting brands operated by the SPC Group after the food company ran a factory just one day after a worker died there.(제빵공장 사망사고 SPC그룹 불매운동 일파만파) 3.Professional volleyball team AI Peppers confirmed media reports that it met with controversial former V-League star Lee Jae-yeong. (페퍼저축은행, 이재영과 접촉 인정…구체적 영입 논의는 없어) 4.Korea Book Club: “One Coal Briquette” (1994) by Ahn Do-hyun is a poem about selflessness and self-sacrifice, that was recently made popular again by the hit series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.” Barry Welsh helps us learn more about the charming poem. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In Tomorrow’s Korea Times, Lee Yeon-woo gives us more details about Alicia Dong-joo Bang, an international storyteller who tells Korean folktales in English to non-Korean audiences. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Park Jun-hee writes about a new trend of celebrities drinking on talk shows, with fans enjoying their more down-to-earth image.

Korea24 – 2022.10.05 (Wednesday) News Briefing: South Korea and the U.S. have continued to respond to Tuesday’s IRBM launch by North Korea, launching their own ground-to-ground missiles and turning back the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Last week the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization released a joint policy brief calling for concrete action to address mental health issues in the workplace. It set out practical strategies for the government, employers, and workers to take. To learn more about the issue and what needs to be done, we connect with Dr. Aiysha Malik, mental health specialist at the department of mental health and substance use at the WHO in Geneva. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. The culture ministry has come under fire for issuing a warning against an agency that held a national cartoon contest, after it awarded the top prize to a highschool student for a satirical artwork depicting President Yoon Suk Yeol. (‘윤석열차’ 만화영상진흥원…문체부 “책임 묻겠다”) 2. Prosecutors are seeking a three million won fine for a man in his 50s who placed orders in restaurants and shops but failed to show up. (김밥 40줄 주문하고 '노쇼'한 50대 남성, 벌금 300만원 약식기소) 3. The SSG Landers advanced to the Korean Series after becoming the first “wire-to-wire” team in South Korea’s professional baseball history. (프로야구 SSG, 최초로 '와이어 투 와이어'로 한국시리즈 직행) Korea Book Club: 'The Old Wrestler (퇴역 레스러)' by Jeon Sungtae (전성태) tells the story of a retired pro-wrestler who returns to his hometown, planning to reminisce about his glory days, but he begins to question his faded memories. Translated by Sora Kim Russell, literary critic Barry Welsh tells us more about this melancholic tale. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald has a feature by Lee Jung-youn on “Hangeul Party”, an event aimed at promoting Hangeul through entertaining experiences, that was held in Vietnam last week. - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Ko Dong-hwan reports on a massive number of adolescent herring found dead in waters off the southeastern port city of Changwon.

Korea24 – 2022.09.21 (Wednesday) News Briefing: In his first speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Yoon Suk Yeol called on the international community to respect the UN framework to find solutions and work in solidarity. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: The nation has been shock after a young subway worker was murdered by her former colleague and stalker at Sindang station last week. Many have questioned whether more could have been done to prevent this crime, especially as this is the eighth time a stalking-related death has occurred despite an anti-stalking law that took effect in October last year. To discuss this issue, Professor Lee Yung-hyeock from the Department of Police Science at Konkuk University joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. It has been calculated that electricity fees for the average household would have to be raised by more than 80,000 won for the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to make up its record deficit this year. ("한전 적자 해소, 가구당 전기요금 월 8만원 인상 불가피") 2. A district court has sentenced a zoo manager for violating the Animal Protection Act for the first time. ('동물 학대' 동물원 운영자 첫 처벌···"실효성 없다") 3. High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok has completed the 2022 season as No.1 in the world rankings, becoming the first Korean track and field athlete to do so. (우상혁, 세계육상연맹 2022 월드랭킹 1위 확정) Korea Book Club: “Deep Blue Night (깊고 푸른 밤)” by the influential author Choi In-ho, tells the story of a writer and a musician who have fled the oppression of 1970s Korea, only to find themselves lost, living an itinerant life in the US. Originally published in 1981, and translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton in 2002, literary critic Barry Welsh helps us unpack this celebrated work. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Jie Ye-eun writes about the first recording of the KBS TV music talent show, “National Singing Contest”, with new host, Kim Shin-young. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features Park Han-sol’s report on how six webtoons and web-based novels will be adapted for small screens by the end of the year.

Korea24 – 2022.09.14 (Wednesday) News Briefing: Google and Meta have been slapped with a combined record fine of 100 billion won (US$ 71 million), for collecting and using personal information without consent. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Since social distancing rules were relaxed last year, getting a late night taxi ride home in Seoul has become a frustrating challenge. This is due to a shortage of drivers, following an exodus during the pandemic, who have not returned. To deal with this issue, the Seoul city government has begun reviewing the possibility of a fare hike. But will this solve the issue? Reporter Lee Hyo-jin from the Korea Times briefs us on the situation. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. The government has announced plans for local distribution and logistics companies to use reusable boxes and cooler bags instead of cardboard boxes in order to reduce waste. (택배 종이상자 없앤다…2024년부터 ‘다회용 상자’ 도입) 2. The Supreme Court sentenced an 84-year-old man to 18 years in prison for killing his ex-wife over a financial dispute. (자녀 9명 키우며 43년 살았는데…돈 때문에 전처 살해한 80대 징역 18년) 3. Ukrainian forces have reportedly reclaimed 6,000km² of territory this month, and are advancing further into Russian-occupied regions. (우크라군 전세 역전 조짐…이틀 새 '서울 10배 면적' 탈환) Korea Book Club: Regarded as one of the most important short stories from the post-Korean war period by one of that generation's most representative writers, Barry Welsh introduces us to “A Stray Bullet (오발탄)” by Lee Beomseon (이범선), about a man displaced from the North who has his morals tested as he struggling to provide for his family. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features Kwak Yeon-soo’s interview with Belgian filmmaker Thierry Loreau to talk about "K-Classics Generation", his documentary on Korean classical musicians. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Park Han Na reports on the growing popularity of vegan beauty in South Korea.

Korea24 – 2022.09.07 (Wednesday) News Briefing: President Yoon has vowed to promptly declare Pohang a special disaster zone in the aftermath of Typhoon Hinnamnor, as recovery efforts continue in the southern regions. (KOO Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis: A new government report has forecast that South Korea’s population is expected to drop by 27% to 38 million by the year 2070, and almost half that population will be over the age of 65. To delve into the implications and challenges of South Korea’s population crisis Troy Stangarone, the Senior Director and Fellow at the Korea Economic Institute of America, joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Questions have been raised about who will be paying for the free BTS concert next month to promote South Korea’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan. (70억 드는 BTS 공연…부산시도 유치위원회도 "우린 돈 안 내") 2. The Korea Consumer Agency found that many Omega-3 fish oil supplements sold in South Korea have too much fatty acid and Vitamin E. (한국소비자원 '오메가-3, 제품별로 지방산 함량에 차이 있어') 3. The roster for the South Korean women’s national volleyball team was announced ahead of the FIVB Women's World Championship. (2022 세계여자배구선수권대회 최종엔트리 14명 발표) Korea Book Club: Inspired by the 2014 Sewol Ferry Tragedy, writer Kim Ae-ran (김애란) published a short story in 2016, called “Where Would You Like To Go” (어디로 가고 싶으신가요), about a woman who tries to battle grief and depression, with the help of Siri. Literary critic Barry Welsh helps us look closer at this powerful work. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Kim Hae-yeon reports on The National Gugak Center’s (NGC) tour of Germany starting next Monday. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a report by Ko Dong-hwan on Seoul Metropolitan Government resuming an initiative to use Taekwondo as a way to promote the city.

Barry Welsh, host of Seoul Book Club by Barry Welsh, shares three Korean novels to watch for Spring 2022 in this special episode of The Korea Herald books podcast! In this episode, copy editor Beth Eunhee Hong and Barry discuss three diverse works of Korean literature: the 2022 International Booker Prize nominated “Love in the Big City” by Park Sang Young (translated by Anton Hur), “Lemon” by Kwon Yeo-sun (translated by Janet Hong) and “The Cabinet” by Kim Un-su (translated by Sean Lin Halbert). We would love to hear your thoughts about this episode, or suggestions for other Korean books you'd like us to review or discuss. Tweet me (Beth @_paperfetishist) or leave a message on The Korea Herald's Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram page. You can also email us at bethhong@heraldcorp.com. Intro: ♪ Onion (Prod. by Lukrembo) Outro: ♪ Wine (Prod. by Lukrembo) Full article:http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220331000805&np=1&mp=1

Korea24 – 2022.08.10. (Wednesday) News Briefing: President Yoon Suk Yeol has extended his condolences for those who died from this week's heavy rains and apologized to the public. Meanwhile, the death toll has climbed to ten, with six others remaining missing. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: The Justice Ministry announced last week that the government plans to expand the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) system to Jeju island, as part of efforts to curb illegal immigration. This plan, however, has been met with strong opposition by the local Jeju government and the island’s tourism industry. To help us better understand the situation, we are joined on the line by Lee Hae-rin, a reporter for the Korea Times. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. A revised bill that seeks to prevent minors from taking on all debts incurred by their deceased parents was passed at a Cabinet meeting. (‘빚 대물림 방지법’ 국무회의 통과) 2. Police have detained a teenager who stole 20 million won using banking app IDs and passwords saved on stolen phones. (고교생, 훔친 휴대폰으로 2천만 원 빼내… ‘비밀번호’가 메모장에) 3. An 18th century ceramic bowl has been discovered at Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province. (불당 색칠하다 깜빡…260년 지나 발견된 물감 도자기) Korea Book Club: Literary critic Barry Welsh introduces us to 'Maya in Tokyo (도쿄의 마야)', a short story by Jang Ryu-jin (장류진) and translated by Sunnie Chae. It tells the story of two friends in college, a Korean and an ethnic Korean from Japan, and they are challenged with the definition of what it means to be “Korean” as they grow older. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Kim Hae-yeon reports on nineteen cultural heritage sites in Seoul that were damaged as a result of the recent historic downpours. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a report by Ko Dong-hwan on the 'Great Sunset Han River Project' by Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to create new attractions along the Han river.

Korea24 – 2022.08.03. (Wednesday) News Briefing: South Korea’s presidential office has called for peace and stability through dialogue and cooperation in relation to the U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Following on from South Korea’s successful launch of its first homegrown space rocket, Nuri, in June, the nation’s first-ever lunar orbiter, named Danuri, is set to be launched into space on Thursday, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, US at 7:08PM local time. To learn more about the significance of this launch and Danuri’s mission, Professor Ahn Jae-myung from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Ads offering services to confirm whether an individual visited businesses providing sexual services have resurfaced after four years. ("남친·남편 유흥업소 출입 확인해준다"…'유흥탐정' 다시 성행) 2. A sinkhole has partially destroyed a convenience store in Yangyang County, Gangwon Province. (양양 낙산해수욕장 인근 싱크홀…편의점 붕괴) 3. Former President Moon Jae-in and his wife Kim Jung-sook were spotted vacationing at a beach in Jeju. (휴가 중 문 전 대통령, 제주도 해수욕장 포착) Korea Book Club: Literary critic Barry Welsh brings us the highly-anticipated translation of “Korean Teachers” by Seo Su-jin (translated by Lizzie Buehler). The Hankyoreh Literature Prize winning novel follows the trials and tribulations of four Korean language teachers as they deal with their workplace and societal pressures. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Song Seung-hyun reports that Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho has started shooting his latest film in the UK. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features an article by Lee Gyu-lee on novels related to popular films and TV shows, as well as screenplays, are seeing a surge in sales.

Korea24 – 2022.07.20. (Wednesday) News Briefing: A new daily high of 429 imported COVID-19 cases were reported on Wednesday. The daily total reached over 70-thousand for a second straight day. (Jenny NA) In-Depth News Analysis: South Korea’s Foreign Minister Park Jin wrapped up his trip to Tokyo and returned to Seoul where he said he believes Japan is willing to respond to South Korea's efforts to resolve the issue of compensation for wartime forced labor. During his trip, he met with his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. To discuss the significance of these meetings and what lies ahead for the troubled bilateral relationship, Dr. Bong Young Shik from the Yonsei Institute for North Korean Studies joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. A prototype of South Korea’s first homegrown KF-21 fighter jet made its first successful flight, flying for 33 minutes on Tuesday. (첫 국산 전투기 KF-21, 초도비행 성공) 2. Police have caught a man on the run after he secretly filmed a female colleague at her home and then cut off his electronic monitoring anklet. (여성 불법촬영뒤 전자발찌 끊은 50대男, 렌트카서 잠자다 검거) 3. Hybe Corporation and Source Music announced that K-pop group Le Sserafim’s Kim Garam has had her contract terminated, after allegations of school bullying surfaced. (르세라핌, 김가람 전속계약 전격 해지) Korea Book Club: This week, literary critic Barry Welsh brings us one of the most significant works by one of Korea’s most influential writers: ‘Wings (날개)’ by Yi Sang (이상). First published in 1936, the short story centers around a man who is living with his wife in the brothel where she works. Various interpretations of the work have emerged over the years, as well as several English translations. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Kim Hae-yeon writes about Hanbok, the traditional Korean clothing, and a recent recognition from the Cultural Heritage Administration. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features an interview by Dong Sun-hwa with Robin Jenssen, the co-founder of EKKO Music Rights Europe, a sister company of the K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment, on SPAWRK, a metaverse platform to help match songwriters.

Korea24 – 2022.07.13. (Wednesday) News Briefing: The Bank of Korea has raised the key interest rate by an unprecedented “big step” of 50 basis points, in response to the rapid inflation. The benchmark rate now stands at 2.25%. (Jenny NA) In-Depth News Analysis: South Korea’s daily COVID-19 case count topped 40-thousand for the first time in two months on Wednesday, fueled by the BA.5 omicron subvariant. In response, the government has decided to expand the eligibility for a second COVID-19 vaccine booster to those in their 50’s or adults with underlying conditions. To brief us on the situation and the latest government measures, Dr. Bryan Kim from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. The South Korean presidential office said it will investigate the repatriation of two North Korean fishermen in 2019, after photos appear to show them resisting their return. (대통령실, 탈북어민 북송 사진에 “반인륜 범죄…진실 낱낱이 규명”) 2. The Korean smash hit series “Squid Game” has been nominated for 14 Emmy Awards, including 'Outstanding Drama Series' and 5 acting awards. (오징어게임 에미상 14개 부문 후보 선정) 3. South Korea’s men’s basketball team beat China in its first group game of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup. (한국 남자농구, 아시안컵 첫 경기서 만리장성 넘어) Korea Book Club: A young man makes eye-contact with a young woman on a train in 1920s Korea, but then he spots another young man also trying to catch her attention. This sets up a beguiling short story by Chae Manshik called “In Three Directions (세 길로)” that also provides a compelling snapshot of the times. Literary critic Barry Welsh joins us in the studio to tell us more. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Kwak Yeon-soo writes about a local production of “The Pope” at the KEPCO Art Center in Seoul starting next month. - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features a report by Park Ga-young on “The Peace and Life Zone Festival”, a three-month-long music festival held at the DMZ.

Korea24 – 2022.07.06. (Wednesday) News Briefing: South Korea reported 19,371 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest daily tally in 42 days, further signaling a resurgence of the pandemic in the country. (Jenny NA) In-Depth News Analysis: The Yoon Suk Yeol administration unveiled a new energy blueprint on Tuesday, which included plans to expand nuclear power to more than 30 percent of the nation’s energy supply by 2030. It signals a dramatic reversal from the previous government, which planned to phase-out nuclear power. To discuss the feasibility of the new plans and possible concerns, Nuclear Engineering Professor Suh Kune-yull (서균렬) from Seoul National University joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. An employee at Andong City hall in North Gyeongsang Province was stabbed to death in the city hall parking lot on Tuesday morning. (안동시 공무원, 동료 직원 흉기에 찔려 숨져) 2. A new cafe in Jeju Island owned by Lee Sang-soon, the husband of singer Lee Hyori, caused a stir online after it drew huge crowds during its opening week. (이상순 제주 카페 논란에 예약제로 변경) 3. K-pop girl group Blackpink have announced that they will make a comeback with a new album next month. (블랙핑크, 이달 뮤비 촬영·내달 컴백) Korea Book Club: A celebrated artist wakes up to find that his wife has vanished, leaving behind a mysterious novel that threatens to destroy his career. This is the set-up for a new novel by best-selling author J.M. Lee called “Broken Summer (부서진 여름)”, translated by Brother Anthony (An Son Jae). Our literary critic Barry Welsh gives us his thoughts on this on the latest literary thriller by Lee. Morning Edition Preview with Chris Welsh: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Ko Dong-hwan writes about how the Seoul government is planning to promote veganism and its benefits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Korea24 – 2022.06.22. (Wednesday) News Briefing: South Korea has reported its first case of Monkeypox. Authorities confirmed that the patient was a Korean national who had arrived from Germany. (Jenny NA) In-Depth News Analysis: It has been almost four months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and as the fighting continues, questions are growing about how long the war could go on. Some analysts have suggested that it could settle into a situation akin to the Korean peninsula, where the two sides agree to stop fighting, but fail to declare an official end to the war. To discuss this possibility and the overall situation, Neophytos Loizides, Professor of International Conflict Analysis at the University of Kent, joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. A woman in her 20s who attacked a man on a Seoul subway train with her phone will be facing trial, with prosecutors seeking a two-year prison sentence. (지하철 폭행女, 작년엔 1호선서 난동…징역 2년 구형) 2. Pregnant women who reside in Seoul will be able to get 700,000won worth of support in transportation fees starting next month. (서울시, 모든 임산부에 교통비 70만원…자차 유류비로도 가능) 3. Retired legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is set to compete in a special boxing match against Korean martial artist DK Yoo in Seoul in December. (파퀴아오 12월 서울에서 무술가 DK 유와 맞대결) Korea Book Club: This week, literary critic Barry Welsh brings us a short story from 1939 called "Into the Light (빛 속에)" by Kim Sa-ryang (김사량). It tells the story of a teacher hiding his Korean identity while living under Japanese colonial rule. Currently there are at least two English translations available, by Jane Kim and Christopher D. Scott, pointing to the significance of this classic work. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Kim Hae-yeon reports on how a painting made in the Joseon era has returned home to South Korea after 490 years. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a report by Dong Sun-hwa on the plagiarism allegations surrounding Korean singer-songwriter You Hee-yeol.

Korea24 – 2022.06.01. (Wednesday) News Briefing: Voters headed to the polls to cast their ballot today for the local elections and parliamentary by-elections, but the final turnout is expected to be significantly lower than 4 years prior. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: Amid the war in Ukraine, soaring food prices and mounting fears of constrained supply have led to an increasing number of countries locking down their exports. For example, Hungary banned all grain exports in March. Indonesia banned exports of palm oil in April, while India limited its wheat exports in May. To discuss the consequences and concerns of this wave of food protectionism, Professor Sonia Akter of the Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. K-pop superstars BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes with President Joe Biden for AAPI Heritage Month. (BTS "아시아계 증오범죄 근절돼야"…백악관 방문 바이든 면담) 2. Lotte Department Store’s Gwangbok branch in Busan has been forced to suspend operations by the city due to the lack of progress over the construction of the ‘Lotte Tower’ building. (롯데백화점 부산 광복점 오늘부터 영업중단) 3. The late star comedian Lee Ju-il has been posthumously featured in a special video to mark World No Tobacco Day through an “AI” digital avatar. ("폐암 투병중 금연 호소"한 코미디언 故이주일, AI로 다시 살아났다) Korea Book Club: Literary critic Barry Welsh brings us another work by Kwon Yeo-sun, the author of the highly acclaimed novel, “Lemon.” The 2014 short story “Spring Night”, translated by Jeon Seung-hee, tells the tragic love story of two middle-aged patients at a care home and the unfortunate events that led them to each other. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features a report by Kim Da-sol on how service robots in Korea are replacing high-cost labor jobs. - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Dong Sun-hwa reports on K-pop group Seventeen topping various charts around the world with their fourth album, "Face the Sun."

Korea24 – 2022.05.18. (Wednesday) News Briefing: President Yoon Suk Yeol said the spirit of the May 18 pro-democracy movement serves as the cornerstone of national unity, as he attended a ceremony to mark the event in Gwangju. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: South Korea announced that it will be joining the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). President Yoon is set to virtually attend a summit launching the initiative next Tuesday. However, there are concerns that Seoul’s decision could take a toll on its relationship with Beijing. For analysis on this issue, we are joined on the line by International Trade & Diplomacy Professor Lee Hyo-young (이효영) of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. The suspect who opened fire at a Korean hair salon in Dallas’ Koreatown last week, wounding three women, reportedly harbored delusions about Asians. (미 댈러스 코리아타운 총격범 체포…"아시아계에 피해망상") 2. A leading consumer organization in Korea has found that 11 out of 25 popular meal kits inspected exceeded the recommended daily intake of sodium. (밀키트로 집 밥 해결?‥나트륨 범벅에 포화지방도) 3. Police booked actress Kim Sae-ron for allegedly driving under the influence on Wednesday morning. (김새론, 만취 음주운전 혐의 입건) Korea Book Club: Literary critic Barry Welsh brings us another work by author Keum Suk Gendry-Kim (김금숙), who won numerous international awards for her graphic novel ‘Grass(풀)’. Once again translated by Janet Hong, ‘The Waiting (기다림)’ follows a young novelist who is shocked to learn that her now elderly mother has family members she was separated from in North Korea, including her husband and a son. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Park Ga-young explains how Bunhwangsa (분황사), a Korean Buddhist temple, will open in Bodh Gaya, India this week. - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Kang Seung-woo explains how the Republic of Korea Air Force’s aerobatic team, known as the Black Eagles, will be performing in Europe for the first time in ten years.

Korea24 – 2022.05.11. (Wednesday) News Briefing: The new Yoon Suk Yeol administration and the now-ruling People Power Party have proposed new relief payouts of at least 6 million won to 3.7 million small business owners and self-employed people affected by the pandemic. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol took office Tuesday with an offer to North Korea of a quote-unquote “audacious plan” to strengthen their economy if it abandons its nuclear weapons. Yoon gave the remarks in his inaugural speech, where he also pledged to leave the door to dialogue open with North Korea. To discuss these comments and Yoon’s possible approach to North Korea, Dr. Bruce Bennett, a Senior Defense Analyst at the RAND Corporation, joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. President Yoon Suk Yeol was pictured being seen off by his wife and two of their dogs for his first commute, which took eight minutes from Seocho to Yongsan. (김건희 여사, 반려견과 함께 윤석열 대통령 출근길 배웅) 2. The '2022 Korea Festival', Europe’s largest Hallyu event since the pandemic, will kick off from Saturday for two days in Frankfurt, Germany. (유럽 최대 규모 한류행사 獨프랑크푸르트서 열린다) 3. Dayone Asset Management announced its acquisition of the Korean Basketball League team Goyang Orion Orions. (오리온, 데이원자산운용과 양수도 계약 체결... '최고 책임자' 허재 내정) Korea Book Club: This week, our literary critic Barry Welsh reviews the highly anticipated translation of ‘The Old Woman with the Knife (파과)' by Gu Byeong-mo (구병모). Translated by Chi-Young Kim, it tells the story of an aging female assassin called ‘Hornclaw’, who has led a life of crime, murdering countless people who is now contemplating retirement. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Dong Sun-hwa explains how despite criticism, the South Korean singer PSY is enjoying chart success with his new song 'That That'. - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features a report by Lee Si-jin on the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI), one of the most important international League of Legends tournaments, which kicked off at Esports Busan Arena on Tuesday.

Korea24 – 2022.05.04. (Wednesday) News Briefing: North Korea has launched another ballistic missile into the East Sea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it flew 470 kilometers with a maximum altitude of 780 kilometers and top speed of Mach Eleven. It marks the regime's 14th show of force this year alone. (KOO Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis: A recent editorial in an Iranian newspaper has raised concerns that Tehran is looking to raise the pressure on Seoul to release seven billion dollars of Iranian funds that are frozen in Korean banks under US sanctions. The chief editor of the Kayhan called for the Strait of Hormuz to be closed to South Korean cargo ships and oil tankers, until the assets are released. This has alarmed Seoul, especially after a South Korean ship was seized by Iran last year. To assess the situation, Professor Park Hyondo from the Sogang Euro-MENA Institute joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Jenny Suh: 1. Authorities in China have launched an investigation after a South Korean man was found dead in his apartment in Shanghai, amid the city's COVID-19 lockdown. (‘봉쇄 한달’ 상하이, 한국인 주재원 아파트서 숨진채 발견) 2. Hyundai Development Company has announced it will demolish and rebuild all eight buildings of two apartment complexes under construction in Gwangju. (현대산업개발, 광주 화정 아이파크 8개동 전면 철거후 재시공) 3. South Korean football star Son Heung-min has created an official Twitter account. (손흥민, 트위터 열고 "저 맞아요"…3시간만에 팔로워 14만 육박) Korea Book Club: “Losing a Sister (언니를 놓치다)” by Lee Kyung-ja (이경자) tells the heartbreaking story of two sisters who become separated during the Korean War, and then get the opportunity to briefly see each other again over five decades later through the state sanctioned ‘separated families reunion’ event. Literary critic Barry Welsh introduces this powerfully tragic and angry work. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a report by Kwon Mee-yoo on Mariia Chernozhukova, a Ukrainian artist and model who is taking part in a charity art exhibition to raise awareness of her country and the conflict with Russia. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Park Ga-young reports on the protests by traditional Korean musicians over the exclusion of Gugak from the new music curriculum for schools.

Korea24 – 2022.04.20. (Wednesday) News Briefing: From May 1, schools across the country will normalize curricular and extracurricular operations for the first time in two years since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: To mark the 42nd Day of People with Disabilities in South Korea today, we discuss the recent high profile protests on Seoul subways by the disability advocacy group, ‘Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination’. They have been demanding measures to improve mobility rights and increased government support. Despite promises by the President-elect's transition team to improve the situation, they have said the plans do not go far enough, and will continue the protests starting Thursday. For more on this story, reporter Jung Da-min from the Korea Times joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. A court has rejected a request by a woman trying to claim the life insurance of her adopted sister, citing suspicions of insurance fraud. (53살에 입양돼 떡 먹다가 사망…의심스러운 보험금 59억) 2. Gayageum musician Lee Young-hee has donated her residence and land to the Cultural Heritage Administration, on the condition that they build an education facility. (“전통 예능 전수관 지어달라”…인간문화재 이영희, 50억대 땅 기부) 3. Singer Cho Yong-pil is said to be working on his first album in nine years, due to be released this year. ('가왕' 조용필이 돌아온다…"연내 새 음반 목표로 작업 중“) Korea Book Club: This week we look at the poetry of Kim Myeong-sun (김명순), a progressive, feminist poet from early twentieth century Korea. Our literary critic Barry Welsh introduces us to three works translated by Sean Jido Ahn (Suhyun Jeong Ahn), available on the Poethead website. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features a report by Lim Hae-yeon on Deoksu Palace offering night tours from May 3. - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Ko Dong-hwan explains how ambassadors in South Korea are offering cultural lessons as tourism returns.

News Briefing: President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol has controversially nominated Han Dong-hoon, a senior prosecutor and close personal ally, as his first justice minister. Yoon also announced seven other Cabinet minister nominees, including People Power Party lawmakers Park Jin and Kwon Young-se as foreign minister and unification minister respectively. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: For the first Wednesday in seven weeks, the COVID-19 case tally dropped below 200-thousand. As the current wave continues to show signs of slowdown, the government is expected to further ease social distancing measures. However, a second booster is being expanded to include all those aged 60 and older. To get some expert analysis on the current situation, Dr. Yoo Byung-wook (유병욱) from the International Health Care Center of Soon Chun Hyang (순천향) University Hospital joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. The US rights for Bora Chung’s ‘Cursed Bunny’ has been sold to the Hachette Book Group for US$30,000, ten times the amount paid by the previous publisher. (정보라 ‘저주 토끼' 美 대형 출판그룹 아셰트에 3만 달러 판권 계약) 2. The National Museum Foundation of Korea has threatened legal action against an online store selling knockoffs of miniature Pensive Bodhisattva statues designed by the foundation. (RM '반가사유상 굿즈' 인기에 모방 제품 비상...재단, 법적 대응 예고) 3. Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul drew its smallest crowd ever of 774 spectators for Tuesday’s KBO game between the Kiwoom Heroes and NC Dinos. ('관중 774명' 역대 최소 신기록…'그랜드슬램' 푸이그도 머쓱하네) Korea Book Club: This week literary critic Barry Welsh brings us a short story by acclaimed writer Gu Byeongmo called 'Mirrorism', translated by Beth Hong. It follows a man who slowly turns into a woman after being injected with a mysterious substance. Originally published shortly before the #metoo movement in Korea, the story tackles a number of issues, including sexism, misogyny and transgenderism. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Jie Ye-eun writes that Korea‘s hip-hop power couple Tiger JK and Yoon Mi-rae will perform on “The Grammy Museum: Global Spin Live” this month. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a report by Kwak Yeon-soo (곽연수) on "Yaksha: Ruthless Operations" becoming the first Korean film to reach top 3 in Netflix’s movies chart.

Korea24 – 2022.04.06. (Wednesday) News Briefing: The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a motion to spend 36 billion won in reserve funds for President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol's initiative to relocate the presidential office to the defense ministry compound in Yongsan. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Since the start of April, all app developers selling digital goods and services in Google’s Play Store were required to use the tech giant’s in-app billing system and remove any links to external payment options. However on Tuesday, here in Korea, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) concluded that this new policy violated the Telecommunications Business Act, adding that a penalty could be imposed after investigating whether any illegality took place. To help us better understand the situation, Yoon So-yeon from the Korea JoongAng Daily joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Organizers of President-elect Yoon’s inauguration are reportedly in discussions for BTS to perform at the ceremony. (尹 취임식에 BTS 공연 논의..."정치 이용" 반발도) 2. A 13-year-old boy in Incheon was found dead on Tuesday after inhaling helium gas that he had ordered online. (인터넷으로 주문한 헬륨가스 마신 13살 중학생 질식사) 3. South Korea will significantly expand international passenger flights from May, in line with continued easing of COVID-19 quarantine measures. (5월부터 국제선 하늘길 넓어진다…연말까지 코로나 이전의 50% 회복) Korea Book Club: In light of ‘Cursed Bunny’ making the longlist for the 2022 International Booker Prize, literary critic Barry Welsh brings us another short story by Bora Chung this week. Found in 'The Valancourt Book of World Horror Stories Volume Two' is another engrossing ghost story by Chung called ‘Mask’. Once again translated by Anton Hur, it tells the story of a young married couple who start hearing sounds from the roof of their apartment building… Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Ko Dong-hwan writes about Namsangol (남산골) Hanok Village re-opening to visitors this week, both off- and online. - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features an interview by Jie Ye-eun with Entertainment CEO Jeong Chang-hwan looking at K-pop’s global success.

Seoul Book Club by Barry Welsh 진행자인 Barry Welsh가 코리아 헤럴드 팟캐스트 특집 북스 편에서 2022년 봄을 위해 세 편의 한국 소설을 공유합니다!이 편에서는 카피에디터인 Beth Eunhee Hong와 Barry가 3가지 한국 문학의 다양한 작품을 다룹니다: 박상영 작가님의 2022년 국제부커상 후보작 「대도시의 사랑법」 (Anton Hur 옮김) , 권여선 작가님의 「레몬」(Janet Hong 옮김) 하고 김언수 작가님의 「캐비닛」 (Sean Lin-Halbert 옮김).이 에피소드에 대한 여러분의 의견이나, 토론을 원하는 다른 한국 책이 있으면 알려주세요. 트위터 주소 ( @_paperfetishist 혹은 @barrypwelsh) 으로 트위터를 남겨 주시거나 코리아 헤럴드의 페이스북, 유튜브, 인스타그램 페이지에 댓글을 남겨주세요. bethhong@heraldcorp.com 으로 이메일을 보내셔도 됩니다.[Special Book Review] Spring 2022 Korean Books to WatchBarry Welsh, host of Seoul Book Club by Barry Welsh, shares three Korean novels to watch for Spring 2022 in this special episode of The Korea Herald books podcast!In this episode, copy editor Beth Eunhee Hong and Barry discuss three diverse works of Korean literature: the 2022 International Booker Prize nominated “Love in the Big City” by Park Sang Young (translated by Anton Hur), “Lemon” by Kwon Yeo-sun (translated by Janet Hong) and “The Cabinet” by Kim Un-su (translated by Sean Lin Halbert). We would love to hear your thoughts about this episode, or suggestions for other Korean books you'd like us to review or discuss. Tweet me (Beth @_paperfetishist) or leave a message on The Korea Herald's Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram page. You can also email us at bethhong@heraldcorp.com.Intro: ♪ Onion (Prod. by Lukrembo)Outro: ♪ Wine (Prod. by Lukrembo)Full article:http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220331000805&np=1&mp=1See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Korea24 – 2022.03.23. (Wednesday) News Briefing: President Moon Jae-in has nominated a senior official from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to head the nation's central bank, with the incumbent governor's term set to expire next week. But the camp of President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol has disputed claims by a presidential official that they had been consulted on the nomination. In-Depth News Analysis: Last Thursday, the Korean government greenlit allowing large companies to enter the secondhand used car market. This will allow domestic carmakers to buy and sell their used cars, but there has been strong opposition from small businesses in the market, who argue that such a change could crowd them out. To delve into the government's decision and its ramifications, Kim Da-sol (김다솔), reporter for the Korea Herald joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Search and rescue workers have yet to find any survivors of the China Eastern Airlines plane that crashed in Guangxi, China, on Monday. (中 여객기 추락 사고 원인 불명확…생존자 아직 미발견) 2. A district court has fined a woman 3 million won for killing her husband’s dog by throwing it out the window of their apartment after he had asked for a divorce. (애견동호회서 만난 아내, “이혼하자”는 남편의 반려견 죽였다) 3. The Samsung Foundation of Culture has announced it will support the conservation treatment of a photo album and two calligraphy works left by the Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun. (삼성문화재단, 안중근 의사 유물 보존처리 지원) Korea Book Club: This week we look at 'Love in the Big City (대도시의 사랑법)' by Park Sang-Young (박상영), one of two Korean books that were recently longlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize and both of which were translated by our monthly contributor, Anton Hur. Our contributor this week, Barry Welsh, tells us how this story of a young gay man in 21st Century Korea has connecting with readers and their experiences of millennial life in the city. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Park Ga-young writes about Cellist Mischa Maisky coming back to perform in Korea for the first time in five years with his daughter. - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features a report by Park Han-sol on the "Legendary Louis Vuitton Trunks Exhibition" making its Asian premiere at the Timewalk Myeongdong in central Seoul.

Korea24 – 2022.03.16. (Wednesday) News Briefing: North Korea is suspected to have carried out a long-range missile test on Wednesday morning, but it is also believed to have exploded soon after takeoff, according to South Korean officials. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: On Monday, Kim Beom-su, the founder and chairman of tech giant Kakao Corporation, announced his intent to step down as chairman. Kim will now focus on leading his company's overseas expansion. His resignation follows similar decisions taken by the founders of other IT companies, such as Naver and Coupang, in recent years. To talk more about Kim's decision and this trend, reporter Yoon So-yeon (윤소연) from the Korea JoongAng Daily joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. The Supreme Court has upheld a 7-year prison sentence for a woman in her 60s who killed her adult son after beating him with a stick over two-thousand times. (엄마의 2160번 매질… 숨진 30대 아들, CCTV선 빌기만) 2. 3.5 million units of ‘Pokemon Bread’, which contain collectible stickers, have been sold in the first two weeks of its re-launch. (포켓몬빵 띠부씰 수집 열풍) 3. Former actress Shim Eun-ha has denied rumors of a comeback after over 20 years out of the spotlight. (심은하 21년만에 복귀설) Korea Book Club: Our literary critic Barry Welsh introduces us to another science-fiction book this week. Winner of the Munhakdongne Novel Award when it was originally published in h2006, ‘The Cabinet (캐비닛)' by Kim Un-su (김언수) tells the story of an office worker tasked with watching over a group of individuals going through strange mutations. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a piece by Kwak Yeon-soo on how Korean government agencies and institutions abroad are looking to develop and expand Korean language programs amid a growing number of Korean language learners. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Park Yuna writes about a cryptocurrency-based organization in Singapore that has bought a Korean national treasure.

Korea24 – 2022.03.09. (Wednesday) News Briefing: It is election day in South Korea. Turnout is on course to surpass the 2017 presidential elections. The results are expected to be announced before 2am, according to The National Election Commission. (Tom MCCARTHY) In-Depth News Analysis: When President Moon won the election in 2017, on the back of the Candlelight Protests and a presidential impeachment, it seemed like a new dawn for the Democratic Party and liberal politics. But a tumultuous five years have ended with it being unclear whether Moon’s party will remain in power to continue what they started. To take a look back at Moon’s presidency, law professor Song Se-ryun from Kyunghee University, and the former President of the Seoul Foreign Correspondents Club, Michael Breen, join us on the line. Election special segment with Walter Lee: In lieu of Korea Trending, we take a look at the history of campaign posters and slogans, from black and white posters in the 60’s that used Hanja Chinese characters, to posters that looked like movie posters in the early 2000’s. They also offer a glimpse of the history of the nation’s democracy. Korea Book Club: This week our literary critic Barry Welsh brings us one of the first highly anticipated Korean translations of the year: ‘Lemon’ by Kwon Yeo-sun. Translated by Janet Hong, ‘Lemon’ is a crime novel about the muder of a beautiful high school girl, but is also a work that explores themes of inequality and privilege in Korean society. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Song Seung-hyun writes about how three Korean dramas will be screened at this year's Cannes International Series Festival in April. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a piece by Kang Seung-woo on Korean Air Force Major Bang Ju-won, who has been named the "Best Pilot of 2021.”

Korea24 – 2022.03.02. (Wednesday) News Briefing: Daily COVID-19 cases topped 200-thousand for the first time as the omicron wave in the nation further gained traction. This comes as students across the nation returned to school for the start of the new academic year. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: The nation saw a new record number of COVID-19 cases, as students returned to school. This has raised concerns, because young children have yet to be vaccinated under the national vaccination scheme. The government has, however, still gone ahead with the controversial decision to suspend the COVID-19 pass system, assuring the public that the situation is under control. For analysis on these latest developments, Clinical Associate Professor Kang Hyun-mi (강현미) from the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Kim Jung-ju, the founder of Nexon, one of the biggest video game companies in Korea, passed away at the age 54 after reportedly long suffering from depression. (게임 벤처 1세대 넥슨 창업주 김정주 별세…향년 54세) 2. The US health care company, Abbott Laboratories, has expanded its recall of Similac baby formulas after the death of a second infant. (美 유명 아기분유 '시밀락'…섭취 후 2명 사망, 리콜 확대) 3. Apple has revealed it will halt sales in Russia in protest to the country’s invasion of Ukraine, joining other major US companies and brands. (러시아 국민, 아이폰 나이키 못하고 디즈니 워너브라더스 신작 영화도 못봐) Korea Book Club: This week we discuss a novella called 'There a Petal Silently Falls (저기 소리 없이 한 점 꽃잎이 지고)’ by the highly regarded novelist Ch'oe Yun (최윤). Originally published in 1988, it explores the traumas left in the aftermath of the Gwangju Uprising. Our literary critic Barry Welsh tells us how Ch’oe brings together three separate narratives to deliver a haunting and powerful work that remains influential to this day. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Bahk Eun-ji writes about how dozens of spring festivals in Korea have been canceled for a third year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features a piece by Park Yuna on how two Korean Joseon era artifacts will be heading to Australia to become permanent exhibits at a gallery.

Korea24 – 2022.02.16. (Wednesday) News Briefing: The daily COVID-19 case count in South Korea has jumped from the 50-thousand range… to over 90-thousand in a single day. Despite this, health and quarantine authorities are continuing to mull over the prospect of easing social distancing guidelines. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: The COVID-19 case count in South Korea is continuing to climb at a rapid rate, fueled by the highly transmissible omicron variant. However, other countries have already seen their omicron-led waves peak and pass. That includes Australia, where new case numbers are trending lower in recent days, after reaching unprecedented highs in January. To learn more about the situation in Australia and lessons Korea could learn, Associate Professor Stuart Turville from the Immunovirology and Pathogenesis Program at the Kirby Institute of the University of New South Wales joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. South Korean sports commentators fell silent during Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s performance at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday in apparent protest of Valieva being allowed to compete despite a recent positive doping test. (도핑의혹 발리예바에 '침묵 중계'…美 NBC "경기 봐야 할 이유 없다") 2. The Korean Basketball League (KBL) has decided to postpone three matches this week amid a sharp surge in COVID-19 cases in the nation. ("제발 선수 보호 좀 해주세요" 프로농구 선수·팬들 뿔났다) 3. The Cultural Heritage Administration(CHA) has selected five key cultural heritages that represent South Korea this year, including hanbok, Gyeongbok Palace, and the royal court cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty. ('올해 문화유산'에 한복·경복궁·대장경·백제지구·궁중음식) Korea Book Club: Our pick for the club this week is 'Scenes From the Enlightenment (대하)' by Kim Namcheon (김남천). Translated by Charles La Shure, our literary critic Barry Welsh introduces us to this novel originally published in 1939, which tells the story of a self-made man, as he tries to marry off his three sons. The compelling family drama also provides a reflection of the changing society in early 20th century Korea. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a piece by Bahk Eun-ji about how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to help senior citizens in Korea. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Kim Hae-yeon writes about the Busan Tourism Organization launching an online guide to welcome female travelers, especially those planning to travel solo.

Korea24 – 2022.02.09. (Wednesday) News Briefing: South Korea saw almost 50-thousand new COVID-19 cases in the latest daily tally, up by more than 13-thousand from the previous day. Health authorities have also concluded that, although the ratio of severe and fatal omicron cases is less than a third that of delta, omicron's fatality is roughly double that of the seasonal flu. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: The top nuclear envoys of South Korea, the U.S. and Japan will hold a trilateral meeting this week in Hawaii. This comes after North Korea’s unprecedented number of missile tests in January. 11 missiles over 7 occasions were launched in a four week period, including an intermediate-range ballistic missile. To help preview the meeting and discuss the regime's intentions, we are joined on the line by Bruce Klingner, Senior Research Fellow for Northeast Asia at the Heritage Foundation. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Information on where to get COVID-19 rapid antigen tests will now be available on online service platforms Naver and Kakao. (코로나19 신속항원검사소, 네이버·카카오앱에서 찾는다) 2. The reason why a short track speed skating coach was seen waving a one-hundred dollar bill at the Beijing Olympics on Monday has been revealed. (황대헌 '황당 실격'하자 100달러 지폐 흔든 한국 코치진 왜?) 3. K-Pop sensation BTS failed to win a Brit Award for the second consecutive year. (BTS, 브릿 어워즈 수상 못 해…2년째 인터내셔널 그룹 후보만) Korea Book Club: Our literary critic Barry Welsh introduces us to 'My Husband the Poet (날개 없는 새 짝이 되어)’, a biography of the renowned poet Cheon Sang-byeong (천상병), written by his wife Mok Sun-ok (목순옥). The book not only recounts some of the extraordinary and tragic circumstances of their lives, but it also introduces the reader to some of Cheon’s celebrated poems. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features Kwon Mee-yoo’s interview with Julia Riew, a student whose idea for an animated musical about a Korean princess has gone viral. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Lee Si-jin writes about the return of political satire in Korea ahead of the presidential elections.

Korea24 – 2022.02.02. (Wednesday) News Briefing: The daily COVID-19 case count in South Korea surpassed 20-thousand for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic. Despite the spike in infections, the number of critically ill patients only edged up by six from the previous day to 278. (Thomas MCCARTHY) In-Depth News Analysis: The European director of the World Health Organization, Hans Kluge, recently stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has entered a new phase with the Omicron variant and that it could eventually bring the pandemic to an end. Meanwhile, a new subvariant of Omicron, labeled BA.2, or “stealth” omicron, has emerged. It has already been reported in some 50 countries, including the UK and South Korea. For analysis on these developments, Professor Neil Mabbott, Chair of Immunopathology at the University of Edinburgh, joins us on the line. Understanding Seollal with Walter Lee: In the second of our two-part series delving into the history and traditions surrounding Seollal (설날), or the Lunar New Year Holiday, Walter introduces us to traditional games enjoyed during this period, including ‘yut nori’ and kite-flying, as well as a song closely associated with the holiday. Korea Book Club: Our pick this week is 'Puy, Thuy, Whatever' (쁘이거나 쯔이거나) by Paik Ga-huim (백가흠), a short story that offers a powerful social commentary on the issue of mail-order brides in South Korea. It tells the story of a young Vietnamese woman who arrives in Korea and is abused and mistreated by her new husband and family. Our literary critic Barry Welsh joins us on the line to offer his thoughts.

Korea24 – 2022.01.19. (Wednesday) News Briefing: Health authorities have announced two more exemptions to the COVID-19 pass system, even as they reiterate the omicron variant stands to become the dominant strain in the country. Daily caseloads, meanwhile, have jumped back above 5-thousand. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: The ‘Serious Accidents Punishment Act’, that aims to prevent serious workplace accidents by holding business owners and senior management responsible, is set to come into effect on January 27. This law is gaining renewed attention in light of the deadly collapse of a building under construction by the HDC Hyundai Development Company last week. However, there has been criticism that the details of the new law are too vague and open to interpretation. To learn more about the law, David Park, an attorney at Yoon & Yang LLC, joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Experts in the US have forecast that COVID-19 could become endemic in the country in April and that South Korea could see the daily case count reaching 145,000 in February. (“미국, 4월에 풍토병 전환…한국은 2월 25일쯤 정점” 예측도) 2. A bus company has issued an apology after one of its drivers yelled at a blind passenger for not having their guide dog muzzled. ("나가" "내려" 문전박대…개가 아니라 누군가의 '눈' 입니다) 3. Andy, a member of the longest-running K-pop boy band Shinhwa has announced that he is set to tie the knot. (신화 앤디 결혼 발표) Korea Book Club: Literary critic Barry Welsh joins us in the studio to introduce a children’s picture book called “Magic Candies” (알사탕) by the celebrated illustrator and animator Baek Heena (백희나), about a boy who discovers magical candies that allow him to hear the thoughts of people, animals and even inanimate objects. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Lee Gyu-lee reports on the controversy surrounding local reality star/influencer Song Ji-ah wearing counterfeit luxury goods. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Kim Hae-yeon writes about “Irworobongdo(일월오봉도)” a 19th century folding screen that has now been fully restored after six years of work.

Korea24 – 2022.01.12. (Wednesday) News Briefing: North Korea has reported that Tuesday’s missile launch was of another hypersonic missile. The test was also said to have been overseen by leader Kim Jong-un, unlike the previous two reported launches of hypersonic missiles. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: President Moon Jae-in will embark on an 8-day tour of the Middle East from Saturday, taking him to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The presidential office said the visit will serve to solidify cooperative ties in areas of energy, construction and infrastructure, as well as promising future sectors, such as public health, science, hydrogen and climate. To look at the significance of the trip, as well as assess the Moon administration’s diplomacy in the Middle East over the past five years, Professor Park Hyon-do (박현도) from the Euro-MENA (Middle East & North Africa) Institute at Sogang (서강) University joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. All projects by HDC Hyundai Development Company have been suspended in Gwangju after a second building under construction collapsed in less than a year. (광주시, 현대산업개발 모든 건축 · 건설 현장 공사 중지 명령) 2. A group of Samsung Electronics employees who had tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) last week have returned home on chartered flights. (CES 출장서 코로나 확진된 삼성전자 임직원 전세기로 귀국) 3. Lee Jun-ho, the actor and member of K-Pop group 2pm, is set to hold an in-person fan meeting for the first time in over three years next week. (이준호, 단독 팬미팅 양일 전석 매진) Korea Book Club: Literary critic Barry Welsh introduces ‘River of Fire’ (불의 강) by O Chonghui (Oh Jung-hee / 오정희), a short story collection by one of Korea’s most influential female writers of the post-war generation. Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton, this collection brings together works from across four decades of her career, including her first published story, 'The Toy Shop Woman (완구점 여인)' from 1968. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Ko Dong-hwan writes about the Korea Forest Service(KFS) offering the ‘forest healing program’ to help those suffering mental stress amid the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly front-line medical staff. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Kim Hae-yeon has a piece on “Pyeongsaengdo(평생도)” an 8-panel folding screen painting from the late 19th to early 20th century, which has been digitally restored.

Korea24 – 2022.01.05. (Wednesday) News Briefing: The South Korean military confirmed that North Korea fired a projectile – believed to be a ballistic missile – into the East Sea on Wednesday morning. The presidential office said that while the National Security Council committee members expressed concern, they also reaffirmed the need to resume dialogue with the North. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: Wednesday marked the 30th year of weekly rallies in Seoul that calls on Japan to formally apologize and compensate victims of the Japanese military's sexual slavery program during World War Two, also known as comfort women. The rallies have been a powerful symbol in the on-going struggle to find justice for the victims. But with Seoul-Tokyo relations remaining frosty, there seems little hope of significant progress in the near future. To reflect on the significance of the rallies and the future of Seoul-Tokyo relations, South Korea’s former Ambassador to the United Nations Oh Joon joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. The CEO of South Korea’s largest dental implant manufacturer, Osstem Implant, has apologized for one of its employees embezzling 188 billion won in company funds. (오스템임플란트 직원, 1880억원 횡령 뒤 잠적) 2. Controversy is growing about a popular shampoo, over the use of an ingredient which the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has decided to ban in cosmetic products. ("머리만 감아도 염색, 신기술인데…" 식약처 제동 논란) 3. A Korean-American TV anchor’s response to a racist message she received after she mentioned on air that she ate dumpling soup on New Year’s Day has gone viral. (미국 한인 앵커, ‘만둣국’으로 인종차별 화두 던졌다) Korea Book Club: For the Club’s first return in 2022, Barry Welsh introduces us to a poetry collection called 'Feeling Never Stops' (느낌은 멈추지 않는다) by Ahn Joo-cheol (안주철). These melancholic poems explore the hardships and darkness of life, raising questions about the meaning of existence and dealing with painful memories. The collection was translated by Brother Anthony of Taize, and published in 2020 by Asia Publishers as part of their K-Poet series. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Kang Seung-woo features Kim Dong-hwa, a young tattoo artist, who began her trade in 2017. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Park Ga-young writes that renowned South Korean conductor Chung Myung-whun(정명훈) is expected to be appointed as honorary music director of the KBS Philharmonic Orchestra.

Korea24 – 2021.12.22. (Wednesday) News Briefing: The government plans to secure an additional 6,900 beds for severe COVID-19 patients by next month to ensure that the nation's health care system can accommodate ten-thousand daily new cases. The pool of medical staff for these patients is to be expanded by inserting military and public health doctors. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: South Korea announced plans this week to spend 2.4 trillion won next year to double the number of eco-friendly cars on the road. The government’s plans come amid a recent rise in domestic sales of electric vehicles. They are on track to surpass 100-thousand units by the end of the year, which would be more than double compared to the previous year. To take a closer look at the government’s plan, and the current state of South Korea’s EV market, we are joined on the line by Cho Jae-hwan, reporter for Daily Car. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Significant progress has been made on the construction of a house in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, where President Moon Jae-in will take up residence after he leaves office next year. (文 퇴임 후 머물 ‘양산 사저’ 모습 드러내...내년 3월쯤 준공) 2. Double Olympic gold medalist short track speed skater Shim Suk-hee has been handed a 2-month suspension for making derogatory comments about her coaches and teammates, putting her at risk of missing Beijing 2022. (쇼트트랙 심석희, 자격정지 2개월…베이징올림픽 출전 무산 위기) 3. The K-Pop acts TVXQ and Super Junior have collaborated on a song for the first time in 16 years, titled ‘Magical’. (동방신기·슈퍼주니어 16년 만에 신곡 '매지컬' 27일 공개) Korea Book Club: This week, literary critic Barry Welsh introduces a short story called 'Human Decency' (인간에 대한 예의) by Gong Ji-young (공지영), a renowned writer of the so-called '386 Generation'. Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton, and published several times over the years, it is a work that asks questions about what remains after Korea’s turbulent modern history. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Jung Da-min writes about Ezzeldin Elhassan Soliman, a veteran guide in Egypt, with a Korean tour interpreter license, who has been giving tours in fluent Korean to countless groups since 1999. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Lee Si-jin reports on the latest original Korean series coming on Netflix, a sci-fi thriller called “The Silent Sea.”

Korea24 – 2021.12.15. (Wednesday) News Briefing: Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum confirmed that the government is considering further lowering the size of private gatherings and restricting business hours of multi-use facilities as part of efforts to contain a recent surge in COVID-19 infections in the nation. This comes as the nation recorded new highs in the daily infection count and the number of critically ill patients. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: The so-called ‘Nth Room Prevention Law’ came into effect on Friday, requiring major online platforms to monitor and filter illegal content. This came in response to the ‘Nth Room’ digital sex crimes scandal that made headlines last year, but there has been criticism that the measures fail to address the problem, as well as concerns that it promotes censorship. The debate has spread to the election race as well, with presidential candidates attacking and defending the new law. Law Professor Cho Hee-kyung from Hongik University joins us on the line to look closer at this issue. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. More details on the 4.9 magnitude earthquake that struck waters off the coast of South Korea’s southern island of Jeju on Tuesday have been confirmed. (규모 4.9 지진, 수평 단층 이동으로 피해 줄어…원인은 추가 연구 필요) 2. New data has shown once again that Koreans in their 30s are delaying or giving up on marriage altogether, and avoiding childbirth. (결혼 안하는 30대초…혼인율 83년생 67%-88년생 37%, 30%P차) 3. BTS has set a new record for an artist with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart, after their hit song ‘Butter’ re-took the top spot. (BTS, 빌보드 ‘디지털 송 세일즈’ 최다 1위) Korea Book Club: We once again dive into the mind-bending worlds of the science-fiction writer Kim Bo-young, as our literary critic Barry Welsh, introduces her latest short story collection titled 'On the Origin of Species and Other Stories’, exploring themes on AI, time travel, virtual worlds and more!

Korea24 – 2021.12.08. (Wednesday) News Briefing: Daily new COVID-19 cases surpassed seven-thousand for the first time ever, with the number of critically ill patients also hitting a new high. The government said it is vital to curb the rising number of critical COVID-19 cases within the next one to two weeks, acknowledging that such cases have surpassed government projections. (KOO Heejin) In-Depth News Analysis: US President Joe Biden is set to host the Summit for Democracy this week, bringing together leaders from more than 100 countries, including South Korea. However, notably NOT invited to the event were China and Russia. It comes after the US announced this week that it will carry out a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics next February, in protest of human rights issues in China. For South Korea this further souring of relations between the US and China is once again leaving it with a lot to consider over how to balance its own relations with the two superpowers. To discuss political science Professor Robert Kelly from Pusan National University joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. The government has decided to re-allow the online sale of imported urea water solution, also known as diesel exhaust fluid, from Wednesday. (오늘부터 요소수 온라인 판매…‘아이디 당 20ℓ 씩’ 제한) 2. A 77 year-old man in Iksan City, North Jeolla Province, was rescued by emergency services 15 days after being trapped in his own bathroom. (욕실에 갇힌 70대 독거노인, 보름 만에 구조) 3. A US baseball statistics website has ranked the Kiwoom Heroes’ outfielder Lee Jung-hoo 2nd highest in its list of the top international prospects. (미국도 인정한 이정후의 미래 가치, ‘ML 포스팅’ 日대표팀 4번타자보다 더 낫다) Korea Book Club: This week our literary critic Barry Welsh introduces us to the unconventional and unique writings of Bae Suah (배수아) through her book ‘Time in Gray' (회색 시), translated by Chang Chung-hwa and Andrew James Keast, and published in 2017 as part of Asia Publishers Modern Korean Literature series. Eschewing a traditional narrative format, the book begins with an exploration of ideas on time, memories and dreams of the future, before telling a story of a lost love. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Lee Hae-rin writes about a bar in Busan that has caused a stir after putting up a sign banning professors from a local university. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Park Yuna reports on how the enforcement of the 10-day quarantine period for travelers due to the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant is affecting the local art scene.

Inspired by real events, author Barry Welsh takes readers on a journey through what could happen when greed continues to go unchecked. In his book AMERICA: Land of the Greed and Home of the Grave, the first of a three-part series, Barry imagines a scenario of two powerful former political rival families plot to overthrow the U.S. government to end democracy. In this episode, Barry reveals his political background that led him to share a potential track we could go down based on current events. Barry's book is available at https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Barry-Welsh/dp/B09FS31HT5 If you've been abused at work and would like to share your story anonymously, email info@dignitytogether.org. If you feel like you need more help, I have a free guide to recovery steps at http://www.dignitytogether.org/targets and a signup for daily boosts through your inbox at the same place. Facebook: @HierarchyPodcast Twitter: @ScrewHierarchy

Korea24 – 2021.11.03. (Wednesday) News Briefing: President Moon Jae-in is in Hungary for the last leg of his European tour, where he’ll hold summits with his Hungarian counterpart, Janos Ader, and leaders of the Visegrad Group. He also paid tribute to the South Koreans and Hungarians killed in a 2019 ferry sinking in Budapest, visiting a monument erected for the victims near the accident site. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Last week, the organizers of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics released the first version of its “playbooks” outlining COVID-19 countermeasures that will be adopted to ensure the safe running of the Games. Despite being further along in the pandemic, it appears that the measures will be a lot stricter than what was seen at the Olympics in Tokyo earlier this year. Dr. Richard Baka from the College of Sport and Exercise Science at Victoria University joins us to discuss the measures, and preview the event that is just over 3 months away now. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Police in Yangpyeong County shot live rounds at a man after he ignored their orders and continued to threaten two of his acquaintances with a weapon. (경찰, 길거리서 흉기 난동 부린 남성에 실탄 쏴 제압) 2. The Korea Tourism Organization is set to unveil more episodes from its popular “Feel The Rhythm Of Korea” video series, introducing the cities of Jeonju and Mokpo. (이번엔 전주·목포다…'머드맥스' 후속 광고영상 2편 선봬) 3. The Doosan Bears have advanced to the first round of the KBO playoffs after beating the Kiwoom Heroes in their wild card game on Tuesday. (두산, 키움 꺾고 준플레이오프 진출…LG와 대결) Korea Book Club: This week, our literary critic Barry Welsh introduces another poetry collection in the K-Poet series published by Asia Publishers. This latest collection, once again translated by Brother Anthony of Taize, is called 'Deep Work (깊은 일)' by poet An Hyeon-mi. It draws inspiration from a variety of topics, from Beethoven, Korean noodles, Russian novelists, and the Sewol ferry tragedy. Morning Edition Preview with Antony Casey: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Song Seung-hyun writes about the 47th Seoul Independent Film Festival (SIFF), where the majority of films this year were made during the pandemic. - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Bahk Eun-ji writes about upcoming upgrades to Seoul’s bike-sharing service, Ttareungyi.

Korea24 – 2021.10.13. (Wednesday) News Briefing: A joint government-private committee launched on Wednesday to draw up a plan for the nation to transition to the so-called "with COVID-19" system of gradually easing restrictions. The committee is expected to collect opinions from various sectors in society, before announcing the step-by-step roadmap by the end of this month. (Jee Abbey LEE) In-Depth News Analysis: Since Fumio Kishida officially took office as Japan’s 100th prime minister last Monday, he has held phone conversations with leaders of several key diplomatic partners, including nations in the “Quad” alliance – the US, Australia and India – and two neighboring countries – China and Russia. However, he has yet to talk to the South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Dr. Bong Young-shik, a Research Fellow at the Yonsei University Institute for North Korean Studies, joins us on the line to discuss why Kishida might be holding out. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced plans to trial two new types of electric vehicle charging stations.(골목길에 가로등형 전기차 충전기 생긴다…설치지역 6곳 어디?) 2. South Korean short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong has called for an investigation into suspicions that Olympic champion Shim Suk-hee intentionally collided with her during an event at PyeongChang 2018. (최민정 측 "심석희 고의충돌 의혹 밝혀달라"…진상조사 요구) 3. SouthKorea battled to a 1-1 draw with Iran on Tuesday in a football World Cup Qualifier, with Son Heungmin scoring for the second consecutive game. ('손흥민 선제골' 한국, 이란과 1-1 무승부...2위 유지) Korea Book Club: Literary critic Barry Welsh introduces the latest Autumn edition of ‘Korean Literature Now’ magazine, which focuses on Young Adult literature and poetry in Korea. Highlighted works include Baek Ohn-yu's novel 'Yuwon', and 'Sunrye House' by Yoo Eun-sil, and poems by Kim Ae-ran, from her collection ‘I Walked Tall’. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: - From the Korea Times, Kwon Mee-yoo writes about The Arumjigi Culture Keepers Foundation, a non-profit organization that restores traditional Korean houses and operates them as cultural spaces - From the Korea Herald, Kim Hae-yeon writes about events organized by the Culture Ministry and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea introducing Korean literature around the world.

Korea24 – 2021.10.06. (Wednesday) News Briefing: Health Minister Kwon Deok-cheol reaffirmed that the nation is planning to begin transitioning into the so-called “With COVID-19” system in phases from as early as late October. At a parliamentary audit on Wednesday, Kwon said the transition will likely begin in late October or early November, when the vaccination rate for seniors surpasses 90 percent and 80 percent for adults over 18. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Following the success of BTS and Parasite, another Korean cultural phenomenon has taken the world by storm. The Netflix series ‘Squid Game’ topped the streaming services’ charts in all 83 countries it’s available in, and it has taken over the cultural zeitgeist. To talk more about Squid Game-mania, and whether it could herald a new Hallyu wave, Dr. Lee Sung-ae, an expert in Korean film, TV and media at Macquarie University in Australia, joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: South Korea’s passport has been ranked the second most powerful in the world, according to an annually released index (한국 여권 파워 세계 2위…190개국 무비자 방문 가능). Meanwhile, police in Jeju have booked 2 Chinese nationals for robbery, assault and kidnapping of another Chinese woman (제주, 불법체류 여성 납치.강도행각 중국인 2명 구속). And authorities in Mexico are pulling several instant noodle products, including Korean ones, after they concluded that the packaging had misleading or insufficient information on the contents inside ("불닭볶음면에 닭고기 없어서"…일부 韓라면 멕시코서 회수조치). Korea Book Club: This week, literary critic Barry Welsh returns to the studio to introduce a timely poetry collection by Kim Soo-yeol (김수열) called 'Homo Maskus' (trans. Brother Anthony of Taize). Published by Asia Publishers as part of their K-Poet series, the title poem reflects on the strangeness of life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with people becoming mask wearing creatures; from ‘homo sapiens’ to ‘homo maskus’. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: We preview Kang Seung-woo’s piece in the Korea Times on the new military space program launched by the Republic of Korea Air Force. We also look at Kim Hae-yeon’s piece in the Korea Herald on a new font inspired by the handwriting of Princess Deokon(덕온) that will be released free of charge to celebrate the upcoming Hanguel Day.

Korea24 – 2021.08.04. (Wednesday) News Briefing: South Korea’s COVID-19 tally has jumped to 1,725 new cases, the highest in a week. Meanwhile, the central government is mulling whether to change or extend social distancing curbs that expire on Sunday. (Eunice Kim) Going for Gold with Mark Wilson-Choi: No new medals for Team Korea, but the women’s volleyball team make it into the semifinals, after a nail-biting win over Turkey. Mark wraps up the latest from the Tokyo Olympics. In-Depth News Analysis: Triple gold medalist An San was recently the target of online attacks, saying she was a feminist and that she should be stripped of her medals. We speak to Seoul-based reporter Raphael Rashid on who is behind these attacks, and whether it points to a more concerning trend in Korean society. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: McDonald’s Korea unit is facing criticism after allegedly serving expired foods (‘재고 폐기’ 않고 ‘재사용’…공수표된 맥도날드의 약속?). Meanwhile, CJ Group has emerged as a major competitor to acquire SM Entertainment ("SM, 4조면 팔릴까?"…다크호스로 떠오른 CJ). And New York is set to impose COVID-19 vaccination requirements for restaurants, gyms and other indoor facilities (뉴욕 “백신 안 맞으면 식당 입장 못해”…美최초 ‘접종 의무화’). Korea Book Club: Our literary critic Barry Welsh introduces Bora Chung's CursedBunny, a dark, imaginative and highly acclaimed collection of short stories, published by Honford Star and translated by our other regular contributor Anton Hur. The stories presented include surreal horror, dark fairytale-inspired fantasy stories, robots and artificial intelligence, ghost stories, and much more besides.

Korea24 – 2020.08.19. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(KCDC) announced 297 cases registered throughout the previous day, making Wednesday the sixth consecutive day with more than 100 new cases reported and marks the largest daily hike in the six-day period. (Sam Len) - In-Depth News Analysis: Laura Kennedy, former US career diplomat, who served inter alia as US Ambassador to the Conference on Disarmament and Professor Kim Youngjun of International Politics at the Korean National Defense University, discuss a recent report by the US Army that North Korea could be stockpiling up on nuclear weapons amid stalled denuclearization talks. - Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: Ruling DP lawmaker Lee Nak-yon's(이낙연) COVID-19 test results come back negative, a man with COVID-19 is caught after escaping a hospital(파주병원), and the "Emperor of Trot" Na Hoon-a(나훈아) sets to drop a new album. - Korea Book Club: Book critic Barry Welsh shares "Stingray(홍어)" by Kim Joo-young(김주영). Barry discusses how this coming-of-age tale, inspired by Kim's own life, shows the struggles that a young boy and his mother endure after being abandoned by his father. - Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: Mark shares an article from the Korea Times that features a young Army Sgt. who passed his military leave to help those reeling from the aftermath of torrential rains, and a story in the Korea Herald covering the 22nd Seoul International Women’s Film Festival (SIWFF) set to happen in September.

Michael Breen is a writer & consultant who first came to South Korea as a correspondent in 1982. He's covered North & South Korea for several newspapers, including the Guardian, The Times & the Washington Times. Few are more knowledgeable about Korea than Michael Breen, a trained journalist who's lived here for many years & whose connections go right to the very heart of the country. His new book, The New Koreans, explains the history, the business & the culture of South Korea, as well as where its future lies.Michael Breen recently discussed his new book at a public event hosted by Barry Welsh of the Seoul Book & Culture Club. In this two part episode, Breen first talks with Korea FM reporter Chance Dorland about The New Koreans, followed by a Q&A with those in attendance at the event hosted by Barry Welsh.Stream this episode online at http://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/michael-breen-on-his-new-book-the-new-koDownload the full episode at http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12085415/2017_06_12_the_new_koreans_interview.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist & its $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic, they'll create & host the podcast). Visit Facebook.com/PodcastAssist for more information.Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcherPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

Michael Breen is a writer & consultant who first came to South Korea as a correspondent in 1982. He's covered North & South Korea for several newspapers, including the Guardian, The Times & the Washington Times. Few are more knowledgeable about Korea than Michael Breen, a trained journalist who's lived here for many years & whose connections go right to the very heart of the country. His new book, The New Koreans, explains the history, the business & the culture of South Korea, as well as where its future lies.Michael Breen recently discussed his new book at a public event hosted by Barry Welsh of the Seoul Book & Culture Club. In this two part episode, Breen first talks with Korea FM reporter Chance Dorland about The New Koreans, followed by a Q&A with those in attendance at the event hosted by Barry Welsh.Stream this episode online at http://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/michael-breen-on-his-new-book-the-new-koDownload the full episode at http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12085415/2017_06_12_the_new_koreans_interview.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist & its $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic, they'll create & host the podcast). Visit Facebook.com/PodcastAssist for more information.Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcherPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

Barry Welsh's "Seoul Book and Culture Club" recently played host to author Michael Breen, who discussed his newly released book "The New Koreans". To better understand the text & the Q&A session contained in this podcast, in our previous episode, Korea FM spoke with Breen about "The New Koreans" & why it was written. Now, in the final chapter of that discussion, we bring you audio of the Q&A with author Michael Breen & those in attendance at Barry Welsh's public meeting of the Seoul Book & Culture Club.Stream this episode online at http://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/q-a-with-the-new-koreans-author-michael-Download the full episode at http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12150609/2017_06_19_the_new_koreans_q_a.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist & its $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic, they'll create & host the podcast). Visit Facebook.com/PodcastAssist for more information.Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcherPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

Barry Welsh's "Seoul Book and Culture Club" recently played host to author Michael Breen, who discussed his newly released book "The New Koreans". To better understand the text & the Q&A session contained in this podcast, in our previous episode, Korea FM spoke with Breen about "The New Koreans" & why it was written. Now, in the final chapter of that discussion, we bring you audio of the Q&A with author Michael Breen & those in attendance at Barry Welsh's public meeting of the Seoul Book & Culture Club.Stream this episode online at http://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/q-a-with-the-new-koreans-author-michael-Download the full episode at http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12150609/2017_06_19_the_new_koreans_q_a.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist & its $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic, they'll create & host the podcast). Visit Facebook.com/PodcastAssist for more information.Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcherPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

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In Seoul's Yangjae station, Colin talks with Barry Welsh, host of the Seoul Book & Culture Club and Seoul Film Society as well as professor at Sookmyung Women’s University. They discuss what Koreans know about the Isle of Man, the last place he lived; how he founded his now well-known book club; his literary encounters with the concept of han; how Kim Young-ha's I Have the Right to Destroy Myself introduced him to the real Seoul; how little time people have to waste in Korea versus how much they have on the Isle of Man; how his life in various parts of the British Isles prepared him for the kind of regional differences important in Korea; whether he endorses the view of Koreans as "the Irish of Asia"; what got him out of his homeland in the first place; the rich mundanity he experienced when he first came to Seoul; who turns up when the Book Club talks about North Korea; how Korean movies, especially older ones by auteurs of previous generations, have helped him get a grip on things in the country; howe he learned to interview writers; the first things he noticed about Seoul, such as the number of shops still open at 10:00 at night (and how that differs from his hometown of Auchterarder); with what authority he can speak on the matter of where "Scottish people eat spicy food"; how Koreans talk about "our country," but Scots don't; the stylistic difference in questions about books asked by Korean readers versus foreign readers; the feeling of safety of Seoul versus the ambient threat of Glasglow; the commonalities between "Cool Britannia" and the "Korean Wave"; his non-fandom of haggis; his perspective on the issue of Scottish independence from all the way over in Korea; the advantages of book club operation as a foreigner; and his impressions of the Korean generation represented by his students.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.

Barry Welsh, Democratic candidate for US House in IN-06 District provides a weekly radio address with commentary on issues of the day.