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In this episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, co-hosts Jeongmin and John delve into the ongoing fallout from the indictment of Sue Mi Terry, a former CIA analyst and White House official. They discuss how this case has ignited a political firestorm between the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the main opposition Democratic Party (DP), with both sides trading accusations about their interactions with Terry. The conversation then shifts to a legislative proposal by DP lawmaker Park Sun-won. Park has suggested amending South Korea's Criminal Act to introduce a law similar to the U.S. Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA). This proposed amendment aims to broaden the scope of the current law, which only addresses espionage related to “enemy states” (specifically North Korea), to include friendly nations and quasi-enemy states. Jeongmin and John provide an in-depth analysis of the potential implications of this proposed law. They explore how such legislation could impact various sectors, including universities, think tanks, and businesses. The hosts weigh the pros and cons of implementing a FARA-like law in South Korea, considering the country's geopolitical position and its relationships with various international actors. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Editorial Director Jeongmin Kim (@jeongminnkim) and Editor John Lee (@koreanforeigner), diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea — and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring ROK politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on July 26, 2024  Audio edited by Joe Smith

In this slightly extended episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, Jeongmin and John delve into the aftermath of South Korea's general elections, which saw the ruling People Power Party (PPP) suffer another landslide defeat while the Democratic Party (DP) and the Rebuilding Korea Party (RKP) emerged victorious. The hosts discuss the string of resignations that followed the election, including PPP interim leader Han Dong-hoon, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and the president's chief of staff. They also explore the question of who will become the PPP's new leader and whether President Yoon Suk-yeol will finally meet with DP leader Lee Jae-myung. Jeongmin and John then delve into the potential for cooperation between the DP and the RKP, as well as which new parties have entered the National Assembly and which ones have lost their seats. Finally, they discuss what the election results could mean for some of the president's long-term policies and his overall agenda. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Editorial Director Jeongmin Kim (@jeongminnkim) and Editor John Lee (@koreanforeigner), diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea — and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring ROK politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on April 11, 2024.  Audio edited by Joe Smith Editor's note: The hosts stated that the Liberty Unification Party won a National Assembly seat. However, the party received less than the required 3% of total votes and remains unrepresented in the National Assembly.

In preparation for the National Assembly elections on April 10th in South Korea, the recent attack on Democratic Party (DP) chief Lee Jae-myeong has caused a pause in political campaigning across the board. The incident raises questions about the impact on the upcoming general elections and prompts speculation about the future political landscape.

The time to decide has come. We have five days left until the municipal elections. On Local Matters today, we focus on the solutions that the different parties propose for the traffic problems in the city of Luxembourg. In this piece, we compare the ideas of three parties, the Democratic Party DP, the Green Party Dei Greng and Mir d'Vollek, we the people.

On Local Matters, we have invited the VDL candidates for the socialist workers' party LSAP and for the governing Democratic Party DP to ask them how they want to bring the capital's society closer together. This week, Local Matters is all about social cohesion and the sense of belonging to a society, and about how the city's parties plan to strengthen these ties. Photo: Hans via Pixabay

Whereas the Democratic Party (DP) has concrete numbers on how much money is going to be spent on housing in the next years, others aim to experiment with new forms of housing. On Local Matters today, the green party déi Greng and the DP present their solutions for the housing crisis in Luxembourg-city. Photo: GilPe via wikicommons

Assassinated by Idi Amin and a democratic ally of J.F. Kennedy during the Cold War, Benedicto Kiwanuka was Uganda's most controversial and disruptive politician, and his legacy is still divisive. On the eve of independence, he led the Democratic Party (DP), a national movement of predominantly Catholic activists, to end political inequalities and religious discrimination. Along the way, he became Uganda's first prime minister and first Ugandan chief justice. Earle and Carney show how Kiwanuka and Catholic activists struggled to create an inclusive vision of the state, a vision that resulted in relentless intimidation and extra-judicial killings. Focusing closely on the competing Catholic projects that circulated throughout Uganda, Contesting Catholics: Benedicto Kiwanuka and the Birth of Postcolonial Uganda (Boydell & Brewer, 2021) offers new ways of thinking about the history of democratic thought, while pushing the study of Catholicism in Africa outside of the church and beyond the gaze of missionaries. Drawing on never before seen sources from Kiwanuka's personal papers, the authors upend many of the assumptions that have framed Uganda's political and religious history for over sixty years, as well as repositioning Uganda's politics within the global arena. Allison Isidore is the Assistant Director for the American Catholic Historical Association. Her research interest is focused on the twentieth-century American Civil Rights Movement and the Catholic Church's response to racism, and the participation of Catholic clergy, nuns, and laypeople in marches, sit-ins, and kneel-ins during the 1950s and 1960s. She tweets from @AllisonIsidore1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Assassinated by Idi Amin and a democratic ally of J.F. Kennedy during the Cold War, Benedicto Kiwanuka was Uganda's most controversial and disruptive politician, and his legacy is still divisive. On the eve of independence, he led the Democratic Party (DP), a national movement of predominantly Catholic activists, to end political inequalities and religious discrimination. Along the way, he became Uganda's first prime minister and first Ugandan chief justice. Earle and Carney show how Kiwanuka and Catholic activists struggled to create an inclusive vision of the state, a vision that resulted in relentless intimidation and extra-judicial killings. Focusing closely on the competing Catholic projects that circulated throughout Uganda, Contesting Catholics: Benedicto Kiwanuka and the Birth of Postcolonial Uganda (Boydell & Brewer, 2021) offers new ways of thinking about the history of democratic thought, while pushing the study of Catholicism in Africa outside of the church and beyond the gaze of missionaries. Drawing on never before seen sources from Kiwanuka's personal papers, the authors upend many of the assumptions that have framed Uganda's political and religious history for over sixty years, as well as repositioning Uganda's politics within the global arena. Allison Isidore is the Assistant Director for the American Catholic Historical Association. Her research interest is focused on the twentieth-century American Civil Rights Movement and the Catholic Church's response to racism, and the participation of Catholic clergy, nuns, and laypeople in marches, sit-ins, and kneel-ins during the 1950s and 1960s. She tweets from @AllisonIsidore1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Assassinated by Idi Amin and a democratic ally of J.F. Kennedy during the Cold War, Benedicto Kiwanuka was Uganda's most controversial and disruptive politician, and his legacy is still divisive. On the eve of independence, he led the Democratic Party (DP), a national movement of predominantly Catholic activists, to end political inequalities and religious discrimination. Along the way, he became Uganda's first prime minister and first Ugandan chief justice. Earle and Carney show how Kiwanuka and Catholic activists struggled to create an inclusive vision of the state, a vision that resulted in relentless intimidation and extra-judicial killings. Focusing closely on the competing Catholic projects that circulated throughout Uganda, Contesting Catholics: Benedicto Kiwanuka and the Birth of Postcolonial Uganda (Boydell & Brewer, 2021) offers new ways of thinking about the history of democratic thought, while pushing the study of Catholicism in Africa outside of the church and beyond the gaze of missionaries. Drawing on never before seen sources from Kiwanuka's personal papers, the authors upend many of the assumptions that have framed Uganda's political and religious history for over sixty years, as well as repositioning Uganda's politics within the global arena. Allison Isidore is the Assistant Director for the American Catholic Historical Association. Her research interest is focused on the twentieth-century American Civil Rights Movement and the Catholic Church's response to racism, and the participation of Catholic clergy, nuns, and laypeople in marches, sit-ins, and kneel-ins during the 1950s and 1960s. She tweets from @AllisonIsidore1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

Assassinated by Idi Amin and a democratic ally of J.F. Kennedy during the Cold War, Benedicto Kiwanuka was Uganda's most controversial and disruptive politician, and his legacy is still divisive. On the eve of independence, he led the Democratic Party (DP), a national movement of predominantly Catholic activists, to end political inequalities and religious discrimination. Along the way, he became Uganda's first prime minister and first Ugandan chief justice. Earle and Carney show how Kiwanuka and Catholic activists struggled to create an inclusive vision of the state, a vision that resulted in relentless intimidation and extra-judicial killings. Focusing closely on the competing Catholic projects that circulated throughout Uganda, Contesting Catholics: Benedicto Kiwanuka and the Birth of Postcolonial Uganda (Boydell & Brewer, 2021) offers new ways of thinking about the history of democratic thought, while pushing the study of Catholicism in Africa outside of the church and beyond the gaze of missionaries. Drawing on never before seen sources from Kiwanuka's personal papers, the authors upend many of the assumptions that have framed Uganda's political and religious history for over sixty years, as well as repositioning Uganda's politics within the global arena. Allison Isidore is the Assistant Director for the American Catholic Historical Association. Her research interest is focused on the twentieth-century American Civil Rights Movement and the Catholic Church's response to racism, and the participation of Catholic clergy, nuns, and laypeople in marches, sit-ins, and kneel-ins during the 1950s and 1960s. She tweets from @AllisonIsidore1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Assassinated by Idi Amin and a democratic ally of J.F. Kennedy during the Cold War, Benedicto Kiwanuka was Uganda's most controversial and disruptive politician, and his legacy is still divisive. On the eve of independence, he led the Democratic Party (DP), a national movement of predominantly Catholic activists, to end political inequalities and religious discrimination. Along the way, he became Uganda's first prime minister and first Ugandan chief justice. Earle and Carney show how Kiwanuka and Catholic activists struggled to create an inclusive vision of the state, a vision that resulted in relentless intimidation and extra-judicial killings. Focusing closely on the competing Catholic projects that circulated throughout Uganda, Contesting Catholics: Benedicto Kiwanuka and the Birth of Postcolonial Uganda (Boydell & Brewer, 2021) offers new ways of thinking about the history of democratic thought, while pushing the study of Catholicism in Africa outside of the church and beyond the gaze of missionaries. Drawing on never before seen sources from Kiwanuka's personal papers, the authors upend many of the assumptions that have framed Uganda's political and religious history for over sixty years, as well as repositioning Uganda's politics within the global arena. Allison Isidore is the Assistant Director for the American Catholic Historical Association. Her research interest is focused on the twentieth-century American Civil Rights Movement and the Catholic Church's response to racism, and the participation of Catholic clergy, nuns, and laypeople in marches, sit-ins, and kneel-ins during the 1950s and 1960s. She tweets from @AllisonIsidore1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Assassinated by Idi Amin and a democratic ally of J.F. Kennedy during the Cold War, Benedicto Kiwanuka was Uganda's most controversial and disruptive politician, and his legacy is still divisive. On the eve of independence, he led the Democratic Party (DP), a national movement of predominantly Catholic activists, to end political inequalities and religious discrimination. Along the way, he became Uganda's first prime minister and first Ugandan chief justice. Earle and Carney show how Kiwanuka and Catholic activists struggled to create an inclusive vision of the state, a vision that resulted in relentless intimidation and extra-judicial killings. Focusing closely on the competing Catholic projects that circulated throughout Uganda, Contesting Catholics: Benedicto Kiwanuka and the Birth of Postcolonial Uganda (Boydell & Brewer, 2021) offers new ways of thinking about the history of democratic thought, while pushing the study of Catholicism in Africa outside of the church and beyond the gaze of missionaries. Drawing on never before seen sources from Kiwanuka's personal papers, the authors upend many of the assumptions that have framed Uganda's political and religious history for over sixty years, as well as repositioning Uganda's politics within the global arena. Allison Isidore is the Assistant Director for the American Catholic Historical Association. Her research interest is focused on the twentieth-century American Civil Rights Movement and the Catholic Church's response to racism, and the participation of Catholic clergy, nuns, and laypeople in marches, sit-ins, and kneel-ins during the 1950s and 1960s. She tweets from @AllisonIsidore1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Assassinated by Idi Amin and a democratic ally of J.F. Kennedy during the Cold War, Benedicto Kiwanuka was Uganda's most controversial and disruptive politician, and his legacy is still divisive. On the eve of independence, he led the Democratic Party (DP), a national movement of predominantly Catholic activists, to end political inequalities and religious discrimination. Along the way, he became Uganda's first prime minister and first Ugandan chief justice. Earle and Carney show how Kiwanuka and Catholic activists struggled to create an inclusive vision of the state, a vision that resulted in relentless intimidation and extra-judicial killings. Focusing closely on the competing Catholic projects that circulated throughout Uganda, Contesting Catholics: Benedicto Kiwanuka and the Birth of Postcolonial Uganda (Boydell & Brewer, 2021) offers new ways of thinking about the history of democratic thought, while pushing the study of Catholicism in Africa outside of the church and beyond the gaze of missionaries. Drawing on never before seen sources from Kiwanuka's personal papers, the authors upend many of the assumptions that have framed Uganda's political and religious history for over sixty years, as well as repositioning Uganda's politics within the global arena. Allison Isidore is the Assistant Director for the American Catholic Historical Association. Her research interest is focused on the twentieth-century American Civil Rights Movement and the Catholic Church's response to racism, and the participation of Catholic clergy, nuns, and laypeople in marches, sit-ins, and kneel-ins during the 1950s and 1960s. She tweets from @AllisonIsidore1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Korea24 – 2022.07.04. (Monday) News Briefing: Rival political parties broke a month-long deadlock in negotiations, agreeing on terms to elect a new National Assembly speaker and formation of parliamentary committees. Kim Jin-pyo, a five-term lawmaker of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) has been elected as the new speaker. (Jenny NA) In-Depth News Analysis: Following the US Supreme Court's controversial decision to overturn abortion rights last month, in South Korea questions are being asked about the country’s own situation on the issue. Despite the Constitutional Court decriminalinizing abortion in 2019, public confusion continues as relevant laws have yet to be devised. Reporter Kim Arin from the Korea Herald joins us on the line for an overview on the situation. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. South Korea has started a pilot program for paid sick leave in 6 regions across the country. ("아프면 쉬어도 돼요" 4일부터 6곳서 '상병수당' 시범사업) 2. An infestation of Plecia nearctica, commonly known as lovebugs, has struck areas in northwest Seoul. ('러브버그' 도시 점령) 3. More than 30,000 people have unsubscribed from YouTube star Park Makrye’s channel “Korea_Grandma”, due to controversies related to her granddaughter’s fiance. (하루에 1만 명 빠져...박막례 할머니, '구독 취소' 왜?) Monday Sports Round-up: In the football K League, Ulsan Hyundai FC’s lead at the top has dropped to 5 points with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on their tails once again. Meanwhile, in baseball, the starters for the KBO All-Star Game have been announced. And in volleyball, Korea went winless in the Women’s Nations League. Sports reporter Yoo Jee-ho from the Yonhap News Agency updates us on these stories. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Park Han-sol reports on how a hand-woven vessel made by artist Jeong Da-hye was awarded the prestigious Loewe Foundation Craft Prize. - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features a report by Lee Seung-ku on plans by the National Police Agency to deploy robots, automated cars, and exoskeleton suits by 2050.

Korea24 – 2022.06.02. (Thursday) News Briefing: The ruling People Power Party(PPP) won in a landslide in the local elections on Wednesday, clinching 12 of 17 governor and mayoral posts, while the main opposition Democratic Party(DP) managed to win in just five contests. (KOO Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis (Korean Politics Digest): The PPP celebrated another election victory, while the DP had to swallow another chastening defeat, but there was some solace in winning the key Gyeonggi province gubernatorial race, and former presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung won his parliamentary by-election race in the Incheon Gyeyang B district. Regular guests Affiliate Professor Kim Byoung-joo from the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Law Professor Cho Hee-kyung from Hongik University join us on the line to look over the results, and discuss what next for the two parties. Korea Trending with Jenny Suh: 1. Police have placed restrictions on a rally in front of former President Moon Jae-in’s residence on Saturday, after previous protests made threats against his life. (경찰, 문 전 대통령 사저 앞 집회신고에 첫 '개최 전 제한 통고') 2. Japanese citizens are reportedly flocking to the South Korean embassy and consulates to get travel visas after Seoul lifted tourist visa restrictions. (韓관광비자 신청 '오픈런'...철야조까지 등장) 3. Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, has given an ultimatum to his executives to return to work in offices or he will assume that they have resigned. (일론 머스크 “주 40시간 사무실에서 일해라, 싫으면 떠나라”) Explore Korea: Our travel contributor Hannah Roberts joins us on the line to tell us all about South Korea’s most famous local cheese: Imsil Cheese! It was created by a Belgium Monk in 1966 but named after the town he made it in. There is now even an Imsil Cheese Theme Park in Imsil, where the annual Imsil N Cheese Festival takes place every October. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - Tomorrow’s Korea Times has a profile feature by Kwak Yeon-soo on Chang Namon (장남원), considered to be South Korea's first underwater photographer. - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Song Seung-hyun reports on a press conference with director Park Chan-wook who won the best director award for his new film “Decision to Leave” at the 75th Cannes Film Festival last week.

Korea24 – 2022.05.26. (Thursday) News Briefing: The Bank of Korea raised its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.75% on Thursday, in a move to contain rising inflationary pressure. It marks the first time in nearly 15 years that the central bank raised the key rate for the second consecutive month. (KOO Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis (Korean Politics Digest): There is less than a week to go until the June 1 local elections and parliamentary by-elections, and the momentum is with the ruling People Power Party (PPP), whilst some of the most high-profile candidates for the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) are struggling in the polls. We connect with representatives from the two parties to discuss how they are looking to win over voters. First we speak to the PPP’s Lee Jae-young, the director of social media at the election camp of Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon. We then connect with the DP’s Choi Ji-eun, Chairwoman of Busan's Buk-Gangseo B district. Korea Trending with Jenny Suh: 1. The Supreme Court has upheld an 18-month prison sentence for Seungri, former member of Big Bang, on various charges including arranging prostitution services and overseas gambling. ('성매매 알선·상습도박' 빅뱅 승리 징역 1년 6개월 확정) 2. Some 740,000 people attempted to buy tickets for the upcoming football friendly between South Korea and Brazil. ('74만명' 동시에 몰린 브라질전…인터파크 생긴 이래 최다 접속) 3. The National Museum of Korea will begin a free concert series from Saturday, promoting a greener earth and celebrating the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. (국립중앙박물관, 28일 '덕분에 뮤지엄 콘서트' 개최) Explore Korea: An exhibition called “La Voix 그림과 그림자” is being held at the Bohyemiahn Gallery (보혜미안 갤러리) in Seoul featuring works from three generations of artists from the same family: Cheon Byung-keun (천병근), his wife Han Chin-soo (한진수), their daughter Cheon Dong-ok (천동옥) and their granddaughter, Kim Hyun-ji (김현지). Our arts contributor Ahn Jae-woo tells us about their works, and their distinct generational styles. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Lee Si-jin reports on how the port city of Busan has become a popular filming location for film and TV. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features Lee Gyu-lee’s interview with Anna Yates-Lu, a German-born assistant professor of Gugak, on the beauty of traditional Korean music.

Korea24 – 2022.02.10. (Thursday) News Briefing: South Korea has begun its new at-home COVID-19 treatment system, meaning patients at low-risk of serious infection will now be practicing self-care with no daily monitoring by health officials. This comes as daily COVID-19 cases soared above 50-thousand for the first time. (KOO Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis (Korean Politics Digest): With less than a month left until the presidential election, former ruling Democratic Party(DP) chairman Lee Nak-yon has agreed to lead Lee Jae-myung's election committee. Meanwhile, a possible merger between main opposition People Power Party’s Yoon Suk-youl and minor People's Party candidate Ahn Cheol-soo remains in the air. We discuss these latest developments with Affiliate Professor Kim Byung-joo from the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, as well as how anti-Chinese sentiment fueled by controversies at the Beijing Winter Olympics could affect the election race. Korea Trending with Jung Ye-won: 1. A woman who felt ill after having plastic surgery on her breast discovered shocking practices by doctors and nurses in security footage she secured afterwards. (가슴성형 환자 나체로 두고 간호사는…CCTV 속 충격의 5시간) 2. The fast food giant McDonald’s has announced that it will raise the price of 30 items on its menu in Korea by 100 to 300 won. (맥도날드, 17일부터 일부 가격 인상…최대 300원) 3. A musical based on one of Korea’s best-selling novels in recent years, Almond, will debut in Seoul in April. (베스트셀러 '아몬드' 뮤지컬로 만든다…4월 개막) Explore Korea: With the Beijing Winter Olympics currently taking place, our arts contributor Ahn Jae-woo brings us a timely exhibition to talk about this week. The Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is currently holding his first solo exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in Seoul. Titled ‘Defend the Future (인간미래)’, it brings together a wide selection of works from his career. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: - Tomorrow’s Korea Times has a report by Dong Sun-hwa on how the K-pop industry is seeking to go green. - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald has a feature by Yoon Min-sik on how the National Institute of Korean Language(NIKL) revises its dictionary, and how it can give a reflection on changes to South Korean society.

Korea24 – 2021.09.02. (Thursday) News Briefing: Moderna vaccine shipments to South Korea have resumed starting with the arrival of more than one million doses on Thursday, allaying concerns of a disruption to the nation’s vaccination schedule. Meanwhile health care workers have called off a planned nationwide strike after an agreement was reached with the government. (Koo Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis (Korean Politics Digest): The ruling Democratic Party (DP) decided not to push ahead with a parliamentary vote on controversial revisions to the press arbitration law this week. Instead they have tentatively agreed with the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) to set up a consultative group to review the bill, and then hold the vote at a plenary on September the 27th. Will they be able to reach a consensus? To discuss, Affiliate Professor Kim Byung-joo from the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Jung Ye-won: The government is set to raise employment insurance premiums once again (고용보험기금 바닥… 정부, 결국 보험료 인상). Meanwhile, it seems “Quarantine 15” might not be a real phenomenon with a local study finding very little weight gain among people during the COVID-19 pandemic (코로나19로 '확찐자' 됐다?..."국민 평균 체중은 그대로"). And a local hero has saved the life of an 80 year-old man after performing CPR for 10 minutes (“살려주세요” 외침에 ‘심폐소생’하고 떠난 한전 직원). Explore Korea with Allison Needels: This week we discover a small palace in the heart of Seoul called Unhyeongung. Tucked away between tourist icons Ikseondong Cafe Street and Insadong lies this national treasure. Allie from Moon Bear Travel tells us the story of the palace, as well as its most famous resident Heungseon Daewongun, father of the last King of Korea, King Gojong. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: In tomorrow’s Weekender for the Korea Times, Lee Gyu-lee features two photojournalists, Cho Jin-sub and Harry Chun, who are aiming to correct the misconceptions of evacuees and refugees. And in the Weekender for the Korea Herald, Lee Si-jin writes about the ASEAN-Korea Center presenting virtual trips to ASEAN countries.

Korea24 – 2021.06.25. (Friday) News Briefing: The ruling Democratic Party(DP) has decided not to delay its primary for next year's presidential race, despite opposition from supporters of key contenders Lee Nak-yon and Chung Sye-kyun. The primary is scheduled to end in early September, as previously planned. (Koo Heejin) In-Depth News Analysis (Weekly Economy Review): Professor Yang Jun-suk from the Catholic University of Korea talks about another extra budget aiming to help those hit by the pandemic, the government and the ruling party considering another round of relief payouts to those in the bottom 80 percent income bracket, and a civic group's study on the increased housing prices during the Moon Jae-in administration. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: A high-profile case involving a death in the Han River is likely to be probed by the prosecution(친구 고소한 유족..故손정민 사건 결국 검찰 가나), a South Korean researcher is charged with collaborating with a North Korean spy('안방 드나들듯' 다녀간 北공작원..접촉한 인물은 구속기소), and a 12-story condominium partially collapses in the U.S. state of Florida(美 플로리다 아파트 한밤중 붕괴…“백여 명 연락 안돼”). Movie Spotlight: Film critics Jason Bechervaise and Darcy Paquet share the fast-paced thriller “HARD HIT(발신제한)” starring Jo Woo-jin(조우진). They also share “Scattered Night(흩어진 밤),” which won the grand prize at the 2019 Jeonju International Film Festival. Next Week from Seoul: Mark Wilson-Choi brings us stories and events to look out for the following week including the revamped 4-tier COVID-19 social distancing system.

Korea24 – 2021.06.02. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: Education Minister Yoo Eun-hye says the government will begin allowing more students to attend in-person classes later this month with the aim of returning to the pre-pandemic level by the fall semester. This comes as the government found that South Korean students' academic performance had dropped despite online learning. (Eunice Kim) - In-Depth News Analysis: Dr. Choi Ji-eun, the International Spokesperson for the ruling Democratic Party(DP), and Lee Jae-young, former lawmaker and supreme council member of the main opposition, get into the hottest issues in South Korean politics, including Lee Jun-seok's lead in the PPP leadership race and Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk's recently published memoir that is causing a rift in the ruling party. - Korea Trending with Bruce Harrison: The government says that the city of Daegu can't independently bring in Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines(정부 “대구시 자체 도입 ‘화이자’, 정상 경로 아니다…공급 불가” ), speed skater Lim Hyo-jun is acquitted of sexual harassment charges(쇼트트랙 임효준 성추행 무죄..자격 박탈 징계도 끝), and BTS debuts atop the Billboard Hot 100 again with “Butter”(BTS ‘버터’ 빌보드 싱글 1위). - Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh shares the Penguin Classics version of “The Story of Hong Gildong(홍길동전),” translated by Professor Minsoo Kang. Barry delves into the epic’s deep story as well as the history behind the classic Korean tale. - Morning Edition Preview: Mark shares a piece from the Korea Times on Korean children’s books being awarded at the 58th Bologna Children’s Book Fair. He then shares the Korea Herald’s piece on a joint campaign by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization to promote eco-friendly travel methods.

The National Assembly on Thursday approved President Moon Jae-in's nomination of Kim Boo-kyum as prime minister. At a voting session arranged by National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seug, a motion to approve Kim's appointment was passed by the ruling Democratic Party (DP). Lawmakers from the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), who have protested other cabinet nominees, attended the session but did not vote.  Full Article: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/05/13/national/politics/Kim-Bookyum-prime-minister/20210513195900376.html

Korea24 – 2021.05.10. (Monday) News Briefing Part 1: Marking 4 years in office, President Moon Jae-in held a televised news conference that gave a blueprint for his final year in office. Robert Koehler delves into his speech that included promises of economic growth, herd immunity against COVID-19 before November, and more. News Briefing Part 2: The two main political parties at the National Assembly had opposing reactions to President Moon’s address, with the ruling Democratic Party(DP) saying they were on the same page with him while the main opposition People Power Party(PPP) criticized the speech as being far removed from public perception and reality. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Jessica J. Lee, Senior Research Fellow in the East Asia Program at the Quincy Institute, discusses the anti-Pyongyang leaflet ban as North Korean defector-turned-activist Park Sang-hak was summoned for police questioning after claiming to have sent leaflets up to North Korea, which is now banned by Korean law. She also talks about her testimony at a recent hearing in the U.S. on the matter. Korea Trending with Bruce Harrison: A local daycare director takes her own life after being accused of child abuse(어린이날 극단적 선택한 어린이집 원장, 맘카페 아동학대 거짓글 논란), a designer apologizes for a work accused of misandry(남혐 논란 GS25 포스터 기획 디자이너 입장 표명), and a woman loses her life after performing a dangerous act while streaming(아파트 베란다에서 SNS 라방 찍던 중국 여성 추락사). Sports: Yoo Jee-ho from Yonhap News Agency talks about Son Heung-min(손흥민) setting a new career high with 22 goals this season, Anyang KGC wining their third KBL championship, and the Samsung Lions leading the KBO with pitcher Won Tae-in(원태인) being named Player of the Month. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: Mark shares a piece from the Korea Times on an exhibition about animals of member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN). He then talks about the Korea Herald’s story on new images being shown from the South Korean CAS500-1 satellite.

The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Monday decided to form a special committee to address public concerns about real estate policies, following the party's crushing defeat in by-elections earlier this month. The decision reflects the party's belief that one of the main reasons for its landslide defeat is public disenchantment with rising assessed values of homes, real estate taxes, and restrictions on mortgages.Full Article: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/04/19/national/politics/real-estate-housing-party/20210419185900264.html