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사랑받지 못하는 공화국 (2024) was written by Professor Bryan Myers, a professor of international studies at Dongseo University in Busan. Anyone familiar with North Korean studies will be keenly aware of Myers and his work as he has written some excellent books on that subject, including The Cleanest Race and North Korea's Juche Myth. His latest book reveals two firsts: It's his first written in Korean and it's his first that deals with South Korean politics. Myers has said that "the book's original thrust is the argument that the right neglected / still neglects the work of state-building, but most young people, being centrist or progressive, are just not interested in that issue." We'll try and see if he achieved that or not. The book: https://product.kyobobook.co.kr/detail/S000212218893 Myers' Blog: https://sthelepress.com/ In this conversation we are joined by Jacco Zwetsloot, host of the NK News Podcast, Park Kyunghoon (Charlie) for the third time, and Ko Eunbi from Seoul Women's University. NK News podcast: https://www.nknews.org/category/north-korea-news-podcast/latest Jacco's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaccoZed Discussion Outline 0:00 Introductions 3:10 Do Koreans know when their republic began? 12:15 Is South Korea a republic or a nation? 29:30 The sinking of the ROKS Cheonan 35:15 Who are North Korea? 44:45 Korea as Anti-Japanese 1:05:35 Park Chung-hee as a benevolent dictator? 1:18:10 The American hegemony of Korean Studies 1:21:23 Reading Korean history written by a foreigner 1:30:05 Personal narratives 1:35:35 Does the SK left love North Korea? 1:43:05 Closing thoughts 1:57:15 Tattoos Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard ▶ Find us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/koreadeconstructed ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/
The US and South Korea have signed an agreement to counter nuclear threats from North Korea. China says Washington is provoking confrontation. What does this deal mean for the region? Join host Nastasya Tay. Guests: Sean O'Malley - Professor of international studies at Dongseo University. Greg Scarlatoiu - Executive director of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea. Einar Tangen - Senior fellow at the Taihe Institute.
Korea24 – 2022.11.03 (Thursday) News Briefing: North Korea fired three ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday morning, including an intercontinental ballistic missile, which failed mid-flight, according to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff. (Koo Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis 1: North Korea’s provocations have escalated to new heights after it launched dozens of missiles in the past two days, including a failed ICBM launch and a missile which landed past the de facto inter-Korean maritime border for the 1st time on Wednesday. To discuss why Pyongyang may be stepping up such action, Professor Brian Myers from Dongseo University joins us on the line. In-Depth News Analysis 2 (Korean Politics Digest): Discussions continue on who should be held responsible for the Itaewon crowd crush disaster. Opposition party lawmakers are calling for the sacking of national police chief Yoon Hee-keun and the interior minister Lee Sang-min. Law Professor Song Se-ryun from Kyunghee University and Affiliate Professor Kim Byoung-joo from the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us to discuss the political ramifications of the disaster, and comparisons on the fallout from the 2014 Sewol Ferry disaster. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Seoul City has decided to review the safety of subway stations that draw large crowds following the Itaewon crowd crush incident. (서울시, 신도림역·사당역·종로3가역 '지옥철' 점검한다) 2. Fly Gangwon has extended the suspension of flights between Yangyang and cities in Vietnam until mid-November after some 100 foreign passengers who entered Korea have gone AWOL. (종적 끊긴 100여 명...불법 체류 통로 '양양 국제공항') 3. Son Heung-Min's participation at the Qatar 2022 World Cup is in doubt after confirmation that he needs surgery for a fracture around his left eye. (손흥민 '안면 골절' 결국 수술)
Guest Name: Bernardo Nugroho Yahya, Professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Language: English, Publication date: July, 26. 2022 Bernardo Nugroho Yahya is currently a Full Professor with the Industrial and Management Engineering Department, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea. He has been working on various industry business consulting and engineering projects with Korean companies. His current research includes statistical pattern recognition, machine learning, business process intelligence, and data analytics. He received the B.S. degree in industrial engineering from Petra Christian University, the M.S. degree in information system engineering from Dongseo University, and the Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering from Pusan National University. Connect with Bernard on Linkedin here. Here are some of the highlights from the podcast: Could you please explain a bit what is a process mining and what are the biggest advantages using a process mining? In relation to the supply chain, I did a small research on several journals where said that process mining helps to improve visibility and transparancy within a supply chain. How does it work anyway? I wonder if you could talk about your experience has been with the process mining, maybe from your own-study & research where you've found that process mining adds value for the organization? Could you please ellaborate that? Do you believe that the technology will play a significant role for the implementation of process mining? How should we think about it? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bicarasupplychain/message
Guest of the appointment is Ico Migliore, co-founder with Mara Servetto of Migliore+Servetto Architects, Milan-based practice, with offices in Seoul and Tokyo. The studio embraces a wide range of projects on different scales from architecture to urban design, from interiors to communication, collaborating with an extensive spectrum of international companies in the field of fashion and design, realizing permanent and temporary installations and exhibitions around the world. Awarded important international prizes, they alternate research and teaching activities. Ico Migliore, is actually professor at the Design Department of the Politecnico di Milano and Chair Professor at the Dongseo University in Busan, South Korea.Our conversation starts referring to the long, important experience of both the partners, before as students at the Politecnico di Torino and then as assistants at the Politecnico di Milano, alongside Achille Castiglioni, a man with great personality internationally recognized as a master of design, focusing in particular on the critical relevance of searching and transmitting identities. The recent intervention for The Human Safety Net Foundation, in Venice, at the Procuratie Vecchie, consisted in organizing the entire third floor, headquarters of the association, including interior, multimedia design and an interactive exhibition path, has represented a second interesting moment of our talk. Further considerations then focused on the privileged role played by light and technology in the creation of the dynamic and emotional paths of their expositions and the capability to encourage wider public participation. Dwelling on the fascinating research dedicated on the expressive use of light,”α-cromactive”, the kinetic, permanent installation, realized for Intesa Sanpaolo skyscraper in Turin, is selected as emblematic example of this investigation. “Blue Line Park” and “Waterfront Door / Into the Ocean'', both urban renewal attempts in terms of authentic sustainability, in Busan, South Korea, respectively aspire to reconnect different urban areas and to strengthen the concept of city as a "collective home”. As conclusion, a special mention has dedicated to Ico's passion for designing and his beautiful sketches.
Korea24 – 2022.03.07. (Monday) News Briefing: The National Election Commission has announced that COVID-19 patients and those under quarantine will be allowed to cast their ballots directly into official ballot boxes after they were not allowed to do so in chaotic scenes during early voting on Saturday. (Eunice KIM) In-Depth News Analysis: North Korea has claimed that the projectile it launched on Saturday was a test for the development of a reconnaissance satellite, despite South Korea’s military saying that it was a ballistic missile. Experts say the North could be preparing for a more significant weapons test later this year. This comes just days ahead of the South’s presidential elections, and after the North voted against a UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. To discuss these developments, International Studies Professor Brian Myers from Dongseo University joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Ken Rhee, a former lieutenant in the Navy and social media personality, has formed a volunteer army and departed for Ukraine, despite a government travel ban. (이근 "우크라이나 의용군 참전...대한민국 위상 높일 것") 2. Unitel, Korea’s last remaining PC communications service company, will end operations in June after 26 years. (마지막 PC통신 유니텔, 26년 만에 서비스 종료) 3. A new survey has found that companies in the retail industry have far more female employees than male compared to other industries. (여직원 비율 높은 기업, ‘2위 아모레’ ‘3위 동원F&B’…1위는?) Monday Sports Round-up: In golf, world No.1 Ko Jin-young has won her 2022 season debut in Singapore on Sunday, setting two LPGA scoring records in the process. Sports reporter Yoo Jee-ho from the Yonhap News Agency brings us the details as well as the latest on the suspension of the women’s volleyball league due to the pandemic, K-league football and previews of the KBO baseball preseason. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a piece by Park Han-sol on the local art market tripling in size last year, to reach more than 915 billion won. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Jie Ye-eun writes about how the Korean Music Content Association is cracking down on fake K-pop merchandise.
Korea24 – 2021.09.27. (Monday) News Briefing: COVID-19 vaccines will be administered to 12 to 17 year olds and pregnant women starting October 18, which are the final groups on the inoculation timetable. Meanwhile, health authorities project that 90% of the elderly and 80% of all adults in South Korea will be fully vaccinated by the end of October, fulfilling a precondition to shift to the so-called “with corona” system. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Recent statements by Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has raised hopes for an inter-Korean summit. She also called President Moon Jae-in’s proposal to declare a formal end to the Korean War “interesting” and “a good idea.” In response, South Korea’s Unification Ministry described her remarks as “meaningful.” However, the North has yet to answer South Korea's calls via their liaison and military hotlines. North Korea expert and Professor of International Studies at Dongseo University, Brian Myers, joins us on the line to discuss the latest developments. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: A man has turned himself in to the police after making a daring escape to avoid prison (의정부서 수갑 찬채 도주 20대 하남서 28시간여만에 자수). Meanwhile, Apple has announced it will open its next Apple Developer Academy in South Korea next year at the Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) (애플, 포항에 2023년까지 제조업 연구개발 지원센터·개발자 아카데미 설립). And K-pop group NCT 127’s third studio album ‘Sticker’ has debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s main albums chart (NCT 127, 빌보드 메인 앨범 차트 3위…자체 최고 기록). Monday Sports Round-up with Yoo Jee-ho: South Korea has announced their men’s national team football squad for the next World Cup Qualifiers. We discuss with Jee-ho from Yonhap News about who’s in and who’s out. We also have updates on tennis and Kwon Soon-woo’s win on the ATP Tour, the first for a Korean in 18 years. And veteran golfer KJ Choi wins Korea’s first title on the seniors PGA tour. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: From the Korea Times, we preview Park Han-sol’s feature on artist Kim Jong-sook’s latest exhibition “Evanescence” in New York, featuring landscapes made with Swarovski crystals. We also preview Song Seung-hyun’s piece for the Korea Herald about three construction companies building apartments near a UNESCO World Heritage site that might be violating the Cultural Heritage Protection Act.
Korea24 – 2021.05.12. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: Health officials have announced that a new eased social distancing scheme will likely be implemented in July, after the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations is completed for seniors in South Korea. (Eunice Kim) - In-Depth News Analysis: Dr. Go Myong-hyun, a research fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, and Brian Myers, International Studies Professor from Dongseo University, discuss the upcoming summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Joe Biden that is set for next Friday. They also share their thoughts on how the peace process on the Korean Peninsula could pan out. - Korea Trending with Bruce Harrison: A woman is killed by a driver still recovering from eye surgery(눈수술 3일만에 운전한 50대…딸과 유치원 가던 엄마 참변), new rules regarding the use of e-scooters & other similar vehicles will take effect(13일부터 전동 킥보드 면허없이 불가), and veteran infielder Oh Jae-won of the Doosan Bears finds out why he can't use his favorite bat(두산 오재원, 비공인 배트 사용). - Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh shares Choi Jin-young’s(최진영) “To the Warm Horizon(해가 지는 곳으로)” a queer love story that is set against the backdrop of a dystopian, post-apocalyptic version of a world devastated by a deadly pandemic. - Morning Edition Preview: Mark shares a piece from the Korea Times that covers an international gardening event held by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. He also shares a Korea Herald piece that gives an update of the situation surrounding the massive donation of artworks by the late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee.
Korea24 – 2021.03.17. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Seoul on Wednesday and had individual talks with their South Korean counterparts, Defense Minister Suh Wook and Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong. The four top officials will then hold a joint "two-plus-two" meeting on Thursday. (Eunice Kim) - In-Depth News Analysis Part One: Leading North Korea expert Professor Brian Myers from the Department of International Studies at Dongseo University gives his thoughts on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong blasting the combined ROK-U.S. military exercises. Professor Myers also previews the ROK-U.S. talks between the top officials of South Korea and the U.S. - In-Depth News Analysis Part Two: Assistant Professor of Neurology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital Dr. Pamela Song delves into the importance of sleep and how it relates to health as March 19 marks World Sleep Day, hosted by the World Sleep Society. - Korea Trending with Lee Ju-young: A massive amount of yellow dust misses South Korea despite warnings and forecasts(최악의 황사 온다더니..'파란 하늘' 왜?), South Korea cracks down on DUIs - even when committed while traveling very short distances(“내 집인데도?” 주차장 2미터 음주운전에 벌금 1,500만 원), and an experiment involving Cheongju households reveals the social and economic benefits of reducing waste(쓰레기 줄이기 100일 도전! 결과는?). - Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh shares "The Catcher in the Loft(생강)” by Cheon Un-yeong(천운영), a story inspired by a former police inspector who brutally tortured pro-democracy demonstrators in the 1980s in South Korea. - Morning Edition Preview: Mark shares a story from the Korea Times that talks about an artist using old jeans to create cityscapes and a Korea Herald piece that delves into the growing pigeon problem in the residential areas of Seoul.
Korea24 – 2021.01.07. (Thursday) - News Briefing: South Korea’s benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index(KOSPI) closed above the 3,000 point benchmark for the first time ever Thursday. Institutional buying powered the historic high, which also reflected expectations that Washington will pursue expanded stimulus policies. (Robert Koehler) - In-Depth News Analysis: Professor Brian Myers of Dongseo University and Dr. James Kim from The Asan Institute for Policy Studies give their thoughts on North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un's vows to strengthen Pyongyang's defense capabilities, a remark made during a rare Worker's Party Congress. They also discuss what lies ahead in US-N.Korea talks with a new Biden administration. - Korea Trending with Lee Ju-young: A new bill that will hold employers accountable for serious workplace disasters was approved by a parliamentary subcommittee(중대재해법), a Congolese TV personality in Korea is serving time for sex trafficking and assault(콩고 왕자 라비), and Chung Mong-gyu is elected for his third term as the head of the Korea Football Association(정몽규 대한축구협회장 당선). - Explore Korea: Andy St. Louis of Seoul Art Friend talks about two artists showcased at Kukje Gallery(국제 갤러리). Jenny Holzer's exhibition deploys text and language via LED sign installations and projections, and Jean-Michel Othoniel demonstrates his artistry through glass sculpture. - Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: Mark shares a piece from the Korea Times featuring hotel service robots and a Korea Herald story that lists ways people are working out as many gyms are shut down across the country due to social distancing measures.
Korea24 – 2020.10.28. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: President Moon Jae-in delivered a budget speech at the National Assembly, urging bipartisan support on various issues from reviving the South Korea economy, to the formation of the new Corruption Investigation Office. (Sam Len) - In-Depth News Analysis: With the US Presidential Election less than a week away, Dr. Go Myoung-hyun of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies and Professor Brian Myers of Dongseo University discuss President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden's policies and stances on the Korean peninsula. - Korea Trending with Alex Sigrist: The Seoul High Court finds former Vice Justice Minister Kim Hak-ui guilty of bribery(김학의 법정구속), LA Dodger's Justin Turner is pulled from the World Series after testing positive for COVID-19(저스틴 터너 코로나19 확진), and the new k-pop group ENHYPEN sets to make their debut next month (엔하이픈 데뷔일 확정). - Korea Book Club: Anton Hur shares "Pandemic: 6 Worlds(팬데믹: 여섯 개의 세계)" an anthology by 6 different authors. Anton talks about how this piece treads the fine line between science-fiction and fact as the modern world deals with an actual pandemic. - Morning Edition Preview: Mark shares a piece from the 70th-anniversary edition of the Korea Times that covers the winner of the 37th Niwano Peace Prize. He also shares a piece by the Korea Herald that also features awards recognizing cultural figures, groups, and content that raise awareness on gender equality in South Korea.
Korea24 – 2020.09.23. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: In a video message to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, South Korean President Moon Jae-in called for the declaration of the end to the Korean War and also called for a Northeast Asia cooperation initiative for infectious disease control and public health. (Sam Len) - In-Depth News Analysis: Professor Brian Myers of Dongseo University and Dr. Choi Kang of Asan Institute for Policy Studies delve into the meanings behind President Moon's speech as well as the possible responses to his proposals. - Korea Trending with Alex Sigrist: President Moon Jae-in plans to send out special Chuseok holiday gift packages to some 15-thousand people(문 대통령 추석 선물), a pharmaceutical company apologizes for an error that occurred in influenza vaccine distribution(신성약품), and American pitcher for the KIA Tigers Aaron Brooks returns home after his family was involved in a car crash(브룩스). - Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh shares "How I Became a North Korean” by novelist and translator Krys Lee. Barry talks about the haunting quality of Lee’s writing and the deep emotional texture of the three main characters residing on the Chinese side of the North Korean border. - Morning Edition Preview: Mark shares a Korea Times piece that talks about Cho Nam-joo’s “Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982(82년생 김지영)” being nominated for the National Book Award, and a Korea Herald feature that covers a dog-friendly exhibition to be held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA).
Korea24 – 2020.08.11. (Tuesday) - News Briefing: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD) has bumped up South Korea’s annual growth forecast and predicted that the country would mark a minus zero-point-eight percent growth for the year. (Robert Koehler) - In-Depth News Analysis: Brian Myers, Professor of International Studies at Dongseo University, discusses the possible barter deal between entities of the two Koreas, if it goes against sanctions on North Korea, and if it can lead to better inter-Korean relations. - Korea Trending with Lee Ju-young: South Koreans head to overseas weather agencies for more accurate forecasts(노르웨이 기상청), Big Hit Edu makes a BTS-themed remote learning course to learn Korean(Learn! KOREAN with BTS), and Lebanon's Prime Minister, along with his entire cabinet, resigns just days after the massive Beirut Explosion(레바논 내각 총사퇴). - Touch Base in Seoul: Angela Sim of Young Creative Korea(YCK) talks about their upcoming show "YCK Grad Show 2020," South Korea's first online graduation exhibition platform. - Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: The Korea Herald has an article that talks about ammonium nitrate, the material responsible for the explosion in Beirut, being held in the Port of Busan, and the Korea Times covers the opening of a massive public library that contains thousands of artifacts on North Korean music.
Korea24 – 2020.06.08. (Monday) - News Briefing Part 1: Sohee Kim of Bloomberg discusses the arrest warrant hearing of Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong(이재용). She covers the charges and suspicions surrounding Lee, and what is at stake for Samsung. - News Briefing Part 2: South Korea reports less than 40 new COVID-19 cases for the first time in three days. Meanwhile, one-point-35 million students return to class in the final phase of South Korea's school reopening. (Rosyn Park) - In-Depth News Analysis: Kwon Eun-Kyoung(권은경), Secretary-General of the International Coalition to Stop Crimes Against Humanity in North Korea(ICNK), and Professor Brian Myers of Dongseo University discuss the issue involving North Korea's Kim Yo-jong(김여정) slamming South Korea for not preventing anti-Pyongyang leaflet campaigns. - Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: A new type of anti-droplet face mask(비말 차단 마스크) is in high demand amid COVID-19 and rising temperatures, a survey shares how South Koreans feel about a basic income for the entire population of the country(기본 소득제), and Gangwon Province holds a special sale of locally harvested tomatoes(강원마트). - Sports: Yoo Jee-ho from Yonhap News Agency discusses the Hanwha Eagle's manager stepping down as the squad suffers their 14th straight loss, major wins at both the top and bottom of K League 1, and LPGA star Kim Hyo-joo(김효주) ending her four-year victory drought over the past weekend.
Korea24 – 2020.04.14. (Tuesday) - News Briefing: South Koreans prepare to vote for the general elections amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Rosyn Park) - In-Depth News Analysis: Professor Brian Myers of Dongseo University and Dr. Simone Chun of the Korea Policy Institute join the show to discuss what Wednesday's general elections could mean for South Korea's foreign and inter-Korean policies. - Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: Social distancing may shift into a new type of "daily life quarantine system," business owners in Daegu file a civil lawsuit against the Shincheonji religious sect and South Korean-produced COVID-19 test kits are headed to the US. - Touch Base in Seoul: Alexander Bae, co-founder of "COVID Translate," joins the show to discuss his project that translated the KCDC's response guidelines for local governments.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in have met. The Trump administration is on its way to talk denuclearization and the formal end of a war that’s lasted 65 years. Is it peace in our time?Here to help us cut through the noise and make sense of the news is B.R. Myers. Myers is a professor of international studies at Dongseo University in Busan, South Korea.You can listen to War College on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or follow our RSS directly. Our website is warcollege.co. You can reach us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/warcollegepodcast/; and on Twitter: @War_College. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Pyongyang launches missile test after missile test. A carrier strike group moves through the Pacific with its sights set on the peninsula. U.S. President Donald Trump has called the entirety of the U.S. Congress to attend a briefing on the North Korean threat on April 26, 2017. And Seoul faces an election that could dramatically change the country’s relationship to both its neighbor to the north and its oldest ally. But what does North Korea want? This week on War College, B.R. Myers will help us figure that out. Myers is a professor of international studies at Dongseo University in Busan, South Korea. He’s visited the north, speaks the language, and reads the literature and propaganda alike. He takes Pyongyang at its word when it says it wants to reunify the peninsula and he’s not hopeful for the future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Colin Marshall talks to Brian Reynolds Myers, contributing editor to the Atlantic and professor of international studies at Dongseo University in Busan, South Korea. In his new book, The Cleanest Race: How North Koreans See Themselves and Why it Matters, Myers examines North Korean propaganda meant for both internal and external consumption and through it constructs the closed country’s view of itself, its relationship to other countries and the Kim dynasty that has controlled it for 60 years. This approach reveals not a Stalinist ideology but one closer to Nazi Germany’s in its prioritization of the military and fixation on racial purity and a threatening outside world.