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Full Text of Readings Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 133 The Saint of the day is Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions' Stories The first native Korean priest, Andrew Kim Taegon was the son of Christian converts. Following his baptism at the age of 15, Andrew traveled 1,300 miles to the seminary in Macao, China. After six years, he managed to return to his country through Manchuria. That same year he crossed the Yellow Sea to Shanghai and was ordained a priest. Back home again, he was assigned to arrange for more missionaries to enter by a water route that would elude the border patrol. He was arrested, tortured, and finally beheaded at the Han River near Seoul, the capital. Andrew Kim Taegon's father Ignatius Kim, was martyred during the persecution of 1839, and was beatified in 1925. Paul Chong Hasang, a lay apostle and married man, also died in 1839 at age 45. Among the other martyrs in 1839 was Columba Kim, an unmarried woman of 26. She was put in prison, pierced with hot tools and seared with burning coals. She and her sister Agnes were disrobed and kept for two days in a cell with condemned criminals, but were not molested. After Columba complained about the indignity, no more women were subjected to it. The two were beheaded. Peter Ryou, a boy of 13, had his flesh so badly torn that he could pull off pieces and throw them at the judges. He was killed by strangulation. Protase Chong, a 41-year-old nobleman, apostatized under torture and was freed. Later he came back, confessed his faith and was tortured to death. Christianity came to Korea during the Japanese invasion in 1592 when some Koreans were baptized, probably by Christian Japanese soldiers. Evangelization was difficult because Korea refused all contact with the outside world except for taking taxes to Beijing annually. On one of these occasions, around 1777, Christian literature obtained from Jesuits in China led educated Korean Christians to study. A home Church began. When a Chinese priest managed to enter secretly a dozen years later, he found 4,000 Catholics, none of whom had ever seen a priest. Seven years later there were 10,000 Catholics. Religious freedom came to Korea in 1883. Besides Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul, Pope John Paul II canonized 98 Koreans and three French missionaries who had been martyred between 1839 and 1867, when he visited Korea in 1984. Among them were bishops and priests, but for the most part they were lay persons: 47 women and 45 men. Reflection We marvel at the fact that the Korean Church was strictly a lay Church for a dozen years after its birth. How did the people survive without the Eucharist? It is no belittling of this and other sacraments to realize that there must be a living faith before there can be a truly beneficial celebration of the Eucharist. The sacraments are signs of God's initiative and response to faith already present. The sacraments increase grace and faith, but only if there is something ready to be increased.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Send us Fan MailHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Tosh Junior and George Hodges, owners of GNT Travel Pros, a Dream Vacations franchise, where they work full-time as travel advisors. During their very busy stint as relatively new travel advisors—they went through TA training in the same class as Cheryl, Shornay, and me in late-2024—they took the time to celebrate George's 70th birthday with a spectacular combination land and sea vacation so grand I had to invite my colleagues on The Joy of Cruising Podcast to talk about it. Tosh spent 30 years as a corporate IT executive, traveling the world for GE, Citrix, Atlassian, and McDonald's Corporation, among others. A Chicago native and University of Illinois graduate, he's called Fort Lauderdale home for the past 13 years. His credentials read like an operations manual — PMP, ITIL, ISO, Certified ScrumMaster, LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt, and an MBA — and he's since added a Certified Travel Advisor designation and ACC accreditation with CLIA. The through-line between the two careers is the same: complex logistics, handled so completely that the person on the receiving end never has to think about them. 30 years of leading teams also taught him the part no certification covers, which is that the job is service. George, Tosh's partner, brings the other half of the equation. After 30 years in interior design and sales at Crate & Barrel, he retired with an eye for how a space is supposed to feel and a career's worth of practice reading what people want before they've said it out loud.  They don't plan trips from a desk. In the past year alone, they've sailed more than 15 cruises across nearly every major line — Icon of the Seas, Celebrity Ascent and Apex, Norwegian Luna, Star Princess, MSC World America, Carnival Celebration, Virgin's Scarlet Lady, and an Azamara sailing through the Mediterranean, to name a few. On land, they've covered the map: London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Budapest, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Venice, Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast in Europe; Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Delhi, and Dubai in Asia and the Gulf; Sydney, Rio, São Paulo, and much of Canada beyond that. That's the differentiator. When they recommend a ship, a port, a neighborhood, or a restaurant, it's because they've stood in it — whether the trip is budget or luxury, a couple or a full group. They have a particular soft spot for planning group travel, but they'll book anything, large or small.Do you have a dream car? Support the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Mellan september 2003 och juli 2004 lamslås Sydkoreas huvudstad Seoul av en våg av brutala och oförklarliga mord. Offren är till synes slumpmässigt utvalda: förmögna äldre par i lyxvillor och unga kvinnliga massöser. Polisen står handfallen inför en ny sorts förövare som inte lämnar några spår efter sig – förutom ett återkommande skoavtryck. Det är först efter en civil fälla gillrad av massageentreprenörer som den 34-årige Yoo Young-chul kan gripas.När utredarna kliver in i hans lägenhet möts de av en mardrömslik syn. Den djupt psykotiske Yoo Young-chul, som i media blir känd som "The Raincoat Killer" på grund av den gula regnjacka han bär vid gripandet, har mördat och styckat minst 20 personer. Han erkänner iskallt sina dåd framför tv-kamerorna och motiverar slakten med ett rent hat mot samhällets rika och mot kvinnor. Manus: Tove VahlneKällor: Podcast - Evidence Locker, ep. 239The rain coat killer Netflix - 3 avsnittAllthatsintrestingKoreaHeraldSimplyforensicCrimelibraryAftonbladetIgesStatistaBritannicaNewDaily

VOV1 - Hội nghị Thượng đỉnh Hàn Quốc - Trung Á lần thứ nhất vừa diễn ra tại Seoul, Hàn Quốc. Đây là lần đầu tiên chính phủ Hàn Quốc tổ chức một hội nghị đa phương với các quốc gia khu vực Trung Á gồm Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan và Uzbekistan.Với chủ đề “Định hướng hợp tác Hàn Quốc - Trung Á và quan hệ đối tác nhằm tăng cường đổi mới, thịnh vượng và kết nối”, lãnh đạo Hàn Quốc và 5 nước khu vực Trung Á tập trung thảo luận các biện pháp mở rộng quan hệ và xác định những lĩnh vực hợp tác ưu tiên, nhất là lĩnh vực công nghệ cao, ứng phó với biến đổi khí hậu, quản lý nguồn nước và ứng phó thiên tai.Trong bối cảnh Hàn Quốc đang thúc đẩy khuôn khổ “Chính sách Phương Bắc Mới”, việc tăng cường hợp tác với các nước Trung Á sẽ tạo ra những cơ hội gì trong việc nâng cao vị thế của Hàn Quốc ở khu vực và toàn cầu?Hội nghị thượng đỉnh Hàn Quốc - Trung Á thông qua “Tuyên bố Seoul”. Ảnh: Yonhap

This week, NK News Senior Analytical Correspondent Colin Zwirko joins the podcast to break down North Korea's latest missile drill, which combined ballistic missiles, 600mm multiple rocket launchers, cruise missiles and attack drones in a coordinated strike on a single target. Colin explains what the exercise reveals about Pyongyang's growing ability to integrate different weapons systems, why North Korea may be testing South Korea's detection capabilities and what satellite imagery tells us about where the missiles were launched and how far they traveled. The conversation then turns to the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area, where satellite imagery suggests North Korea has wrapped up another summer season. Colin discusses why the massive resort appears to operate at peak capacity for only around 50 days each year, how access is being used as a reward for high-performing workers and what the limited number of foreign visitors means for a project originally expected to generate tourism revenue. Finally, Colin explains why Google Maps and Google Earth have begun obscuring satellite imagery of South Korean military bases and the southern side of the Demilitarized Zone. He discusses what the change means for journalists and open-source researchers, how it could complicate efforts to track military activity and why selectively blurring sensitive sites may inadvertently reveal which locations Seoul considers most important. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Alannah Hill exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

VOV1 - Tại hội nghị thượng đỉnh diễn ra ngày 16/9 tại Seoul, Hàn Quốc và 5 quốc gia Trung Á đã thông qua một tuyên bố chung, khẳng định tăng cường hợp tác đa lĩnh vực trong tương lai. Hội nghị thượng đỉnh Hàn Quốc - Trung Á lần đầu tiên có sự tham dự của Tổng thống Hàn Quốc Lee Jae-myung và Tổng thống 5 nước Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan và Kyrgyzstan.Phát biểu tại hội nghị, Tổng thống Lee Jae Myung nhấn mạnh “Hàn Quốc, với thế mạnh sản xuất, và các nước Trung Á, với nguồn tài nguyên dồi dào và thị trường đang phát triển, là những đối tác lý tưởng”. Ông Lee cũng khẳng định hòa bình là nền tảng của phát triển công nghiệp và tăng trưởng kinh tế và đề nghị các nước Trung Á tiếp tục ủng hộ những nỗ lực của Hàn Quốc hướng tới hòa bình và chung sống hòa bình trên bán đảo Triều Tiên.Trong "Tuyên bố Seoul" được thông qua tại hội nghị, các nhà lãnh đạo đưa ra một tầm nhìn hợp tác trung và dài hạn, hướng tới tăng cường liên kết giữa Hàn Quốc và Trung Á, cũng như mở rộng hợp tác trên nhiều lĩnh vực như hòa bình và ổn định, đổi mới và thịnh vượng, giao lưu nhân dân, đồng thời nhất trí tổ chức hội nghị thượng đỉnh 2 năm 1 lần, với cuộc gặp lần thứ 2 dự kiến ​​vào năm 2028 tại Astana - thủ đô của Kazakhstan.Sau Hội nghị thượng đỉnh, Tổng thống Lee Jae Myung và lãnh đạo các nước Trung Á còn cùng hơn 500 đại diện các cơ quan, doanh nghiệp của 6 nước tham dự "Hội nghị thượng đỉnh kinh doanh Hàn Quốc - Trung Á", với mục tiêu xây dựng mạng lưới kinh doanh giữa hai khu vực và tăng cường hợp tác thực chất trong nhiều lĩnh vực. Hội nghị kinh tế này nằm trong kế hoạch tổng thể nhằm tận dụng thế mạnh của mỗi bên, hướng tới những lợi ích thiết thực.Tuấn Nhật/VOV- TokyoTổng thống Lee Jae Myung (Ảnh: Reuters)Quang cảnh hội nghị (Ảnh: Reuters)

VOV1 - Trong bài phát biểu tại Hội nghị thượng đỉnh Hàn Quốc - Trung Á lần thứ nhất được tổ chức tại Seoul hôm nay (16/9), Tổng thống Hàn Quốc Lee Jae Myung đã đưa ra nhiều ý tưởng cho hợp tác giữa 2 bên trong tương lai. Trước sự hiện diện của các vị Tổng thống Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan và Turkmenistan, Tổng thống Lee Jae Myung nhấn mạnh “Chúng ta đã xây dựng nền tảng hợp tác trong 30 năm qua và cần cùng nhau chuẩn bị cho 30 năm tiếp theo trên nền tảng đó”.Nhà lãnh đạo Hàn Quốc nhấn mạnh "Thế giới đang bước vào kỷ nguyên chuyển đổi lớn, nơi kinh tế và an ninh gắn bó chặt chẽ với nhau, từ chuỗi cung ứng và năng lượng đến thị trường và công nghệ", đồng thời nêu bật tầm quan trọng của hợp tác giữa Hàn Quốc và các nước Trung Á, khi nói rằng "tinh thần Con đường tơ lụa của Trung Á, kết nối con người, công nghệ và văn hóa của phương Đông với phương Tây, đang cần thiết hơn bao giờ hết".Ông Lee cũng tin tưởng thế mạnh của Hàn Quốc và Trung Á sẽ mang lại vô số cơ hội để cùng nhau giải quyết những thách thức riêng của mỗi bên, và hy vọng khi sự hợp tác mở rộng ra ngoài phạm vi từng quốc gia đến cấp độ khu vực, hai bên có thể đẩy nhanh hơn nữa một tương lai thịnh vượng chung.Hội nghị thượng đỉnh Hàn Quốc - Trung Á diễn ra trong bối cảnh Seoul có kế hoạch nâng cấp hệ thống hợp tác đang ở cấp bộ trưởng kể từ khi thành lập "Diễn đàn hợp tác Hàn Quốc - Trung Á" năm 2007, lên cấp nguyên thủ quốc gia, và xây dựng một khuôn khổ hợp tác đa phương bền vững thông qua tầm nhìn hợp tác trung và dài hạn trong "Tuyên bố Seoul 2026".Tuấn Nhật/VOV- TokyoTổng thống Lee Jae Myung phát biểu tại Hội nghị thượng đỉnh Hàn Quốc - Trung Á lần thứ nhất hôm 16-9-2026. Ảnh Yonhap

Non-Rev Super Traveler Brooke: 60 Countries, Group Trips, Baby Travel, and a Harry Styles EncounterThe hosts of the Non Rev Lounge (Monique, Tyler, and Lara) welcome coworker Brooke, a frequent non-rev traveler in her early 30s who has visited 60 countries, completed five of the Seven Wonders (missing Christ the Redeemer and the Great Wall), and discusses visas, including China's challenges for non-revs and India visas. Brooke shares why she joined aviation for flight benefits, her start at Piedmont and move to mainline, and how Express employees often use benefits more. She explains planning group birthday trips, using hotel benefits, Splitwise for shared costs, and choosing destinations by weather and social media. Travel highlights include a rugged Komodo Islands liveaboard from Bali and visiting Petra and the Dead Sea. She also covers working pregnant on the ramp, traveling with a seven-month-old, and recounts meeting and repeatedly interacting with Harry Styles in Seoul and later London.00:00 Birthday Invite Blunder01:15 Non Rev Lounge Introductions01:59 Meet Brooke Travel Machine06:21 Seven Wonders Checklist07:06 China Visa Standby Hacks09:41 Language Barriers and Translation11:00 Why Work Airlines12:55 Piedmont Ramp Life17:46 Express vs Mainline Travelers20:34 Group Travel Rules26:39 Planning Tools and Splitwise31:19 Bali Liveaboard Adventure37:17 Crocodiles and Bali Flights37:33 Tiny Planes and Weigh-Ins38:35 Jordan and Petra Highlights39:43 Dead Sea and Monastery Hike41:04 Airline Routes and Asia Dreams41:56 Pregnant on the Ramp45:30 Taipei Night Market Surprise47:31 Traveling With a Baby Tips50:19 Gear and Flying With Infants55:54 Harry Styles Seoul Encounter01:08:36 Wrap Up and FarewellStaffTraveler is offering a 10% discount code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM.Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE  https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist with your non-rev travels! Use it to find loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up:https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge

Coach Schroer brings one of the most unique backgrounds we've had on the show — an 8x NCAA Division I All-American, 2x Olympic Trials qualifier, World and USA Masters Champion in the 800m, and a coach whose journey has taken him from Virginia to Seoul, South Korea, and ultimately Northern California.We go back to his days at Georgetown and the influence of legendary coach Frank Gagliano, how he found his way into coaching, and why he believes in blending old-school toughness with modern training: work hard, but work smart.From there, we get into what he's building at Cal Poly Humboldt — recruiting, academics, team culture, the incredible training environment in the redwoods, developing middle-distance athletes through cross country, and his goal of bringing Humboldt's proud distance-running tradition back into the NCAA Division II national conversation.We also talk about what Coach Schroer looks for in recruits, why communication matters, the importance of long-term athlete development, and why Humboldt can be a special fit for student-athletes looking for something different.

https://www.lydianclinic.com/stem-cell/Regenerative skin treatments in Seoul range from $180 to $4,000 depending on tier, and one key VAT change could throw off your entire budget if you're not prepared. Which option actually fits your goals and wallet? Lydian Cosmetic Surgery Clinic City: Seoul Address: 836 Nonhyeon-ro, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam Website: https://www.lydianclinic.com/

Philippe Hertzberg has never bought an advertisement aimed at a traveler.Hertzberg is the CEO of Secret Journeys, a company that designs private access experiences inside landmarks like Notre Dame and the Arc de Triomphe. Most tour businesses expand their bookable services to capture more revenue per client. Hertzberg does the opposite: Secret Journeys turns away hotel, ground transport, and flight bookings, even when clients ask for them, to stay a single, uncategorizable thing. Most tour businesses also try to reach travelers directly. Hertzberg doesn't advertise to travelers at all. He sells exclusively through travel advisors, and a single pitch to Virtuoso's CEO in 2022 put him in front of that network's 20,000 advisors.Three other decisions run the same direction. Hertzberg turns down press coverage that would put Secret Journeys in front of the traveling public, free exposure most businesses would take, because he wants the advisor, not his own company, to stay the one the client trusts. He casts storytellers the way Disney casts characters, and the trait he's actually hiring for is curiosity about the guest, not guiding credentials or destination expertise. Landmark access gets negotiated the same patient way: opening the Arc de Triomphe at night took two years of solving the administrator's actual objections one at a time, including agreeing to cover security staff's cab fare home. The episode also covers how a storyteller turned a five-year-old's obsession with bells into a private treasure hunt through the towers of Notre Dame, and which cities, Amsterdam, Seoul, and Prague among them, Hertzberg is looking to expand into next.Resources:Secret Journeys: secretjourneys.travelPhilippe Hertzberg on LinkedIn

From the IASLC 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Seoul, Dr. Narjust Florez talks with Dr. Chad Rusthoven about MAVERICK, the trial that tested MRI surveillance alone against prophylactic cranial irradiation in small cell lung cancer, and with Dr. Chul Kim about the final overall survival results of PAPILLON, amivantamab plus chemotherapy in EGFR exon 20 insertion NSCLC. Both guests share what patients and community oncologists should take from the data. Guests: Chul Kim, MD, MPH Thoracic Medical Oncologist and Associate Professor Georgetown University Chad G. Rusthoven, MD Adjunct Associate Professor University of Colorado University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Nathalie Marver-Kwon is a visiting researcher at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies who studies inbound immigration from the Korean diaspora. Nathalie's substack: https://nathaliemk.substack.com/ Discussion Outline 0:00 Introduction 2:13 The History of Koryo Saram 14:03 Koryo Saram in Central Asia 20:55 Koryo Saram, the Church, and South Korea 28:20 The Overseas Koreans Act 37:50 Koryo Saram Communities in Korea 40:55 What Does it Mean to Be Korean? 47:00 Koryo Saram and Korean Politics 51:05 Advocacy and Improvements Find my other conversation with Koryo Saram in Episode 66: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt_vJxn8K-k A huge thanks to Patreon members: Bhavya, Roxanne Murrell, Sara B Cooper, Anne Brennels, Ell, Johnathan Filbert, Daniela Körppen, Cody Schuman, Christopher Futter, Andreas Wendtland. You are stars!! Join Our Patreon Community Here: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=62047873 David A. Tizzard has a PhD in Korean Studies and lectures at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He writes a weekly column in the Korea Times, is a social-cultural commentator, and a musician who has lived in Korea for nearly two decades. He can be reached at datizzard@swu.ac.kr. ▶ David's Insta: @datizzard ▶ KD Insta: @koreadeconstructed T hese podcasts are recorded live in Seoul. Big thanks to the studio owner and my friend 한정철: https://www.instagram.com/the_story_from_you/ 

Dan Chung has spent more than twenty years on the front lines of the North Korean refugee crisis. Co-founder and executive director of Crossing Borders, a ministry that has worked in China since 2003 and South Korea since 2020, Dan has interviewed hundreds of North Korean refugees and is one of the foremost experts on their journey out of the world's most repressive country. His debut book, A Hard Freedom: The Dreams and Trauma of North Korean Refugees, chronicles what he has witnessed and what he has learned about healing after unimaginable suffering. Dan holds an MA in journalism from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and covered inter-Korean politics and refugee issues for the Associated Press in Seoul. He lives outside of Chicago with his wife, Betty, and their three children, where he plays guitar and loves to cook for his family. To learn more about Crossing Borders and to get involved with prayer and/or financial support, visit crossingbordersnk.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Doug Lee, founder and CEO of D3Jubilee Partners, a Seoul-based impact venture firm, joins Dennis Price. D3 is co-hosting Asia Impact Nights in Kobe, Japan alongside the Japan Social Innovation and Investment Foundation. For this 10th anniversary convening, D3 has moved from Korea for the first time, to Japan, under the theme of Asia's "triple transition" — demographics, climate and, of course, AI.

Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books of September! Plus, they interview Mike Chen about his debut YA novel! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsor - ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership! Join us here!Mike ChenOf Sorcery and ScienceBooks Mentioned -The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. HackwithMurder Bimbo by Rebecca NovakHow the Story Always Ends by Wendy HeardSomeone Else's Daughter by Andrea Stewart SEPTEMBERThe Knave and the Moon by Rachel GilligRomantasy, sequel to The Knight and the MothExit Party by Emily St. John MandelLiterary sci fi, dystopian, time travelTrust Fall by Lynn PainterYA romance, contemporary, autumn, rom com, enemies to loversThe Witches of Cambridge by Alice HoffmanHistorical fantasy, witches, dark academia, 1950s BostonThe Wretched Divine by Adalyn GraceRomantasy, lady knight, demons, high fantasyTempest by Victoria AveyardHistorical romantasy, pirates, adventures, pirate queenMurder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy FoleyMystery in the Agatha Christie universe, cozy, Swiss AlpsGrim Tidings by B.K. BorisonParanormal romance, angel and reaper, enemies to lovers, grumpy/grumpyDead Beat by Leigh BardugoThird in Ninth House trilogyThreshing Day by Rebecca YarrosShort stories in the Empyrean universeTaipei Story by R.F. KuangLiterary fantasy, coming of age, summer, romance, TaipeiMorfran, Dark Lord Reformed by S.B. WestHigh fantasy, funny, romantasy, rebellion, found familyThe Pirate Queen by Ariel LawhonHistorical fiction, pirates, fantasy, Ireland, 16th centuryWe Chase Shadows by Richard OsmanMystery, sequel to We Solve MurdersBodies of Magic by Freya MarskeFantasy, dark academia, Grey's Anatomy meets A Deadly Education, queerSometimes I Scare Myself by Jeneva RoseHorror short storiesThe True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha PhilyawLiterary, wife of a megachurch pastor's secret comes to lightFree Falling by Lyla SageParanormal romance, haunted small town, fake relationshipHawk and Sparrow by Ayana GrayYA romantasy, mystery, magic, Gilded Age, historicalScion by James IslingtonSci fi thriller, cyberpunk, John Wick meets Blade RunnerIt's Not What You Think by Clare MackintoshThriller, woman attempting to catch cheating husband finds him deadKiss Slay Replay by Rachel HarrisonHorror, time loop, serial killer, romanceUnder Story by Chloe BenjaminSci fi, romance, time travel, Antarctica, near futureA Time of Witches by Madeline MartinHistorical fantasy, witches, parallel timelinesAmerican Hagwon by Min Jin LeeHistorical fiction, family epic, Seoul, Sydney, CaliforniaReign by Bethan CroomeRomantasy, found family, forbidden love, magic, adventureMazywood by Tananarive DueHistorical horror, female rage, Black Hollywood, filmmaking, California mountainsThe Black Orchid by Loreth Anne WhiteThriller, murder on a cruise through Aegean SeaSophie, Standing There by Meg MasonLiterary fiction, mental health, books about books, lonelinessCursed City by Kate GoldenHarker Academy #2, romantasy, dark academiaBig Bad Wolf by Laurie GilmoreParanormal romance, small town, Little Red Riding Hood retellingBuried in the Woods Below by Daniel G. 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Episode 543 / Kiwha LeeKiwha Lee was born in Seoul and raised across four continents, Lee received her MFA in Painting from Hunter College in 2022. Her New York solo debut, Light Punch, at CHART in 2024 was selected as an Artforum “Must See” and named by Artsy among five standout exhibitions at small galleries worldwide. Later that year, her first European solo exhibition, Reverse Universe, opened at Monti8 in Rome and was selected by Exibart as a must-see exhibition in Rome. In 2025, Lee was selected for a solo presentation in the Main Section of Arte Fiera in Bologna, Italy's longest-running modern and contemporary art fair.Lee has exhibited at Mindy Solomon Gallery, CHART, Fergus McCaffrey, Thierry Goldberg, Monti8, Ortega y Gasset Projects, COL Gallery, and other venues in the United States, Europe, and Asia. She was nominated for the Sovereign Asian Art Prize in 2018 and was named one of ARTCUBE Discoveries' Top 100 Early-Career Artists for 2023–2024. Her work has been featured in Artforum, Artsy, Artribune, New American Paintings, Two Coats of Paint, Vulture,Asian Art News, and Harper's BAZAAR, among other publications. Her paintings are held in theMorgan Stanley Art Collection and private collections internationally.Kiwha Lee x Julia Kunin: Electromagnetic SignatureOpening this Thursday in Miami, September 10th, 6:30 - 8pm September 10 - October 10, 2026 Mindy Solomon Gallery, Miami

When Samsung's CEO asked Federico Casalegno to redesign the cameras on the company's phones, Federico told him he was the wrong person for the job. He wasn't an optical engineer. He didn't understand cameras. What he understood was storytelling — and he pointed to the Lascaux caves in France, where people were marking walls twenty thousand years ago for the same reason we hold up our phones today: to capture a moment, and tell it to someone we love. Find the full episode on our Substack:https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/federico-casalegno That's the kind of answer you get from a designer who arrived by way of studying human society. Federico is Head of Samsung's Global Design Studios, with teams spread across San Francisco, Europe, and Seoul. Before that he spent two decades at MIT, where he co-founded the MIT Design Lab with Bill Mitchell, and before that he was a social scientist embedded with engineers and psychologists at Philips Design in the nineties — back when “cross-disciplinary” wasn't yet a word anyone put on a job posting. We talk about what that looks like in practice at the scale Samsung operates at. His team builds digital twins of human ears — thousands of 3D and 4D scans across real demographics — then simulates millions of variations to figure out how an earbud should fit. Then they strap the buds onto robots and make them run. Then they test with actual humans, because at some point a person still has to decide what “comfortable” means. There's a phrase Federico kept returning to: technology without humanity is merely perfection without purpose. The designer's role is problem making first, problem solving later. We also get into how critique works inside a company that speaks a dozen native languages, what he actually looks for when hiring, and the French philosopher who, at 102, looked at his calendar and said he was booked until next year. Bio Federico Casalegno is Executive Vice President at Samsung, where he leads product experience innovation across business units and heads the company's Global Design Studios. Reporting directly to the CEO, he builds teams of designers, engineers, creative technologists, and strategists working on advanced design and next-generation experience planning. As head of design and AI, he established Samsung's Computational Design function and leads digital transformation across the organization. Before Samsung, Federico spent two decades at MIT, where he founded the MIT Design Lab and the MIT Mobile Experience Lab and taught at MIT and the MIT Media Lab, researching the intersection of design, AI, and emerging technology. 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This week's pod sees Hayden coming to us live from South Korea ahead of the World Premiere for Usurp The Shadow Throne. In this pod the duo discuss how they see the new heroes of Malice, Viserai and Levia playing out in both the brand new limited format and Classic Constructed. Who looks set to shake up the meta and how might each of these new heroes play this weekend in Seoul?!   This Episode is sponsored by Arcane Games & events. Check out all of their content, written by some of the best players in Flesh and Blood, and the names you know! Get 50% off your first month of Premium Access at www.AGE.events - USE CODE Arsenalpass5   Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons: Nathanael D Frautschy   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass   Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass   Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w   X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden)   X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj)   Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).   In this episode the guys break down the real dangers of artificial sweeteners — why they are unlikely to be physically dangerous despite all the scaremongering, why they simply do not work for weight loss in real life outside of controlled settings, how they change your perception of palatability so that water and whole foods start to taste bland, and why the novelty effect of pairing them with meals causes people to eat more overall. They also cover the LMNT pre-workout pump hack Sal has been using, making 1,000 pounds of tomatoes into Sunday sauce with the whole family, the GTA 6 trailer and the $1-2 billion production budget behind it, the serious and underreported sexual and psychological side effects of finasteride for hair loss, Ketone IQ stacked with morning caffeine as the guys' favorite energy combo before recording, the rock climbing store in Seoul South Korea you have to climb seven stories just to get inside, night club culture and what everyone is like after a few drinks, and Sal chipping a tooth and finding an emergency dentist on a Friday afternoon. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.   SPONSORS LMNT (electrolytes): https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free sample pack with any purchase, no code needed. 1,000mg sodium per serving. Mix with your pre-workout for a dramatically better pump — Sal discusses the hack on air.   Ketone IQ: https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP 30% off subscription orders plus a free gift with your second shipment. Take mid-day after your caffeine window for sustained mental sharpness.   Joymode (sexual performance booster): https://tryjoymode.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off first order. Natural, science-backed formula — L-Citrulline, Arginine, Yohimbine and Vitamin C. Mix with water 45 minutes to 4 hours before.   LINKS Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   0:00 - Intro 2:47 - The real dangers of artificial sweeteners — why they fail in real life 10:02 - How artificial sweeteners change your palatability and make whole foods taste bland 15:32 - Why the novelty effect makes you eat more when pairing them with meals 22:01 - The LMNT pre-workout pump hack — mixing electrolytes with your pre-workout 26:31 - Pickleball injury stories and the 47-year-old playing junior college football 29:34 - Making 1,000 pounds of tomatoes into Sunday sauce with the family 34:44 - GTA 6 trailer — $1-2 billion budget and why it looks like a movie 38:50 - Finasteride for hair loss — the serious sexual and psychological side effects nobody warns you about 47:01 - Ketone IQ stacked with morning caffeine — the guys' favorite recording day combo 47:58 - The rock climbing store in Seoul you have to climb seven stories just to enter 55:08 - Night club culture — what everyone is like after a few drinks 1:04:49 - Caller: Julie (Illinois) — osteopenia, vegan, reverse diet to 3,000 calories, plateau on Maps Esthetic, switching to Maps 15 1:30:36 - Caller: Dave (Georgia) — lost 100 pounds since 2019, wants to improve VO2 max and body composition 1:42:23 - Caller: Elissa (Michigan) — 90-day check-in, strength up across all three lifts including a month in Italy with no training 1:47:09 - Caller: Amber (Michigan) — cleaning business owner, beach volleyball 3-4 days a week, drastically overtraining, needs to cut volume way down  

Today Griffey and Dandino fight to save what little we have from a Mutant Fish Creature in The Host. They dive deep into the film's incredible Monster introduction set piece, how Bong Joon Ho uses everyday life to sink his fangs into the audience more than the monster, and the film's suprisingly funny tonality. This movie was an early harbinger of the amazing work we all had in store from a now master of Modern Messed Up cinema.  Synopsis: A monster emerges from Seoul's Han River and begins attacking people. One victim's loving family does what it can to rescue her from its clutches. Starring: Song Kang-Ho, Byun Hee-Bong, Park Hae-il Directed by Bong Joon Ho Youtube: https://youtu.be/WPSpT1TRby8 Keep up with all the news on our first feature film Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole as it is about to premiere this month at Fantastic Fest: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod  

Philippines Defence Chief Gilberto Teodoro lashed out at China after a note asserting Beijing's position over the longstanding dispute in South China Sea was handed to him, while he was delivering remarks at an international forum in Seoul. Teodoro read the memo line by line and said this is actual 'coercion, bullying and aggression'. #CutTheClutter Episode 1897 traces the longstanding dispute between Philippines & China over reefs in the South China Sea, and what each country has claimed over the years. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains where Philippines stands, its ties with US, and why these matter in the changing world.----more----Watch Philippines Defence Chief Gilberto C. Teodoro full video here: https://youtu.be/DaQA1vVCexw----more----Watch CutTheClutter on China new map here: https://youtu.be/QoC_B2KX_gM

n this podcast, North Korean refugees who visited the University of Bradford share their harrowing experiences of life in North Korea, escape, and the challenges of building new lives in freedom. They are supported by Freedom Speakers International (FSI), a Seoul-based non-profit that helps North Korean refugees rebuild their lives through personalised English education, mentoring and public-speaking opportunities. Crucially, FSI enables refugees to tell their own stories in their own voices. Their testimony reveals the human cost of repression in North Korea while highlighting the importance of the humanitarian work undertaken by FSI: helping refugees develop the skills and confidence to pursue their ambitions, rebuild their independence and ensure that their experiences are heard internationally. Freedom Speakers International (FSI) is a Seoul-based non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting North Korean refugees as they rebuild their lives after escape from North Korea. Founded in 2013 by Casey Lartigue Jr. and Eunkoo Lee, it began as Teach North Korean Refugees and has developed into an organisation focused on empowering refugees through education, mentoring and public speaking opportunities. FSI provides North Korean refugees with tuition-free, individualised English and public-speaking mentorship. This is particularly important because many refugees arrive in South Korea having experienced severe disruption to their education and face significant disadvantages in employment and higher education, where English proficiency can be important. FSI works with refugees according to their own objectives, helping them improve their language skills, confidence and ability to participate fully in South Korean and international society. An especially important part of FSI's work is enabling North Korean refugees who wish to do so to tell their own stories. Through its public-speaking programme, its “I Am From North Korea” English Speech Contest and its Keynote Speaker Network, FSI gives refugees opportunities to communicate their experiences directly to international audiences rather than having others speak on their behalf. Its speaker network now includes more than 30 speakers. The humanitarian importance of this work extends well beyond language teaching. North Korean refugees have often endured repression, traumatic journeys of escape, separation from their families and the considerable difficulties of adapting to an unfamiliar society. Effective resettlement therefore requires more than providing physical safety. It also means helping people recover independence, confidence and the ability to determine their own futures. FSI's personalised model is particularly valuable because it treats refugees not simply as recipients of assistance but as individuals with their own ambitions, experiences and voices. Its work helps turn escape from persecution into the possibility of a genuinely independent life. At the same time, by enabling refugees to speak about North Korea from personal experience, FSI performs a wider human-rights function. First-hand testimony preserves awareness of conditions inside North Korea and ensures that the experiences of those who have escaped remain part of international discussion. Supporting North Korean refugees in finding their own voices is therefore both an important humanitarian activity and a contribution to the broader defence of human dignity and freedom. Christoph Bluth is Professor of International Relations and Security at the University of Bradford.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

n this podcast, North Korean refugees who visited the University of Bradford share their harrowing experiences of life in North Korea, escape, and the challenges of building new lives in freedom. They are supported by Freedom Speakers International (FSI), a Seoul-based non-profit that helps North Korean refugees rebuild their lives through personalised English education, mentoring and public-speaking opportunities. Crucially, FSI enables refugees to tell their own stories in their own voices. Their testimony reveals the human cost of repression in North Korea while highlighting the importance of the humanitarian work undertaken by FSI: helping refugees develop the skills and confidence to pursue their ambitions, rebuild their independence and ensure that their experiences are heard internationally. Freedom Speakers International (FSI) is a Seoul-based non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting North Korean refugees as they rebuild their lives after escape from North Korea. Founded in 2013 by Casey Lartigue Jr. and Eunkoo Lee, it began as Teach North Korean Refugees and has developed into an organisation focused on empowering refugees through education, mentoring and public speaking opportunities. FSI provides North Korean refugees with tuition-free, individualised English and public-speaking mentorship. This is particularly important because many refugees arrive in South Korea having experienced severe disruption to their education and face significant disadvantages in employment and higher education, where English proficiency can be important. FSI works with refugees according to their own objectives, helping them improve their language skills, confidence and ability to participate fully in South Korean and international society. An especially important part of FSI's work is enabling North Korean refugees who wish to do so to tell their own stories. Through its public-speaking programme, its “I Am From North Korea” English Speech Contest and its Keynote Speaker Network, FSI gives refugees opportunities to communicate their experiences directly to international audiences rather than having others speak on their behalf. Its speaker network now includes more than 30 speakers. The humanitarian importance of this work extends well beyond language teaching. North Korean refugees have often endured repression, traumatic journeys of escape, separation from their families and the considerable difficulties of adapting to an unfamiliar society. Effective resettlement therefore requires more than providing physical safety. It also means helping people recover independence, confidence and the ability to determine their own futures. FSI's personalised model is particularly valuable because it treats refugees not simply as recipients of assistance but as individuals with their own ambitions, experiences and voices. Its work helps turn escape from persecution into the possibility of a genuinely independent life. At the same time, by enabling refugees to speak about North Korea from personal experience, FSI performs a wider human-rights function. First-hand testimony preserves awareness of conditions inside North Korea and ensures that the experiences of those who have escaped remain part of international discussion. Supporting North Korean refugees in finding their own voices is therefore both an important humanitarian activity and a contribution to the broader defence of human dignity and freedom. Christoph Bluth is Professor of International Relations and Security at the University of Bradford.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Korea is a country of skyscrapers and semiconductors, but if you go south, far south, you find a different version of the country. you find Jeju Island and the Haenyeo (해녀). They are women who have outlasted empires, Japanese occupation, and the modern world's desperate attempt to turn them into a souvenir. Kylie Genter decided to join them and now shares stories about the realities, the community, the humor, and the people. Together, we give these ladies their flowers and, most importantly, see them as human beings. Find Kylie Online Kylie's Instagram: instagram.com/migookhaenyeo Haenyeo Hangout Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haenyeohangout Haenyeo Hangout YouTube: youtube.com/@HaenyeoHangout Discussion Outline 0:00 Introduction to Jeju Island 8:30 The Haenyeo (해녀) 22:15 An American Haenyeo 28:40 A Day in the life of a Haenyeo 38:00 The Rules of the Sea 54:30 Haenyeo Etiquette A huge thanks to Patreon members: Bhavya, Roxanne Murrell, Sara B Cooper, Anne Brennels, Ell, Johnathan Filbert, Daniela Körppen, Cody Schuman, Christopher Futter, Andreas Wendtland. You are stars!! Join Our Patreon Community Here: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=6204... David A. Tizzard has a PhD in Korean Studies and lectures at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He writes a weekly column in the Korea Times, is a social-cultural commentator, and a musician who has lived in Korea for nearly two decades. He can be reached at datizzard@swu.ac.kr. ▶ David's Insta: @datizzard ▶ KD Insta: @koreadeconstructed These podcasts are recorded live in Seoul. Big thanks to the studio owner and my friend 한정철: /https://www.instagram.com/the_story_from_you/ Listen to Korea Deconstructed ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast... ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0... ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com

VOV1 - Trưa 6/9 theo giờ Hà Nội, Chủ tịch Quốc hội Trần Thanh Mẫn và Phu nhân cùng Đoàn đại biểu cấp cao Việt Nam đã đến sân bay Seongnam, Seoul, bắt đầu chuyến thăm chính thức Hàn Quốc theo lời mời của Chủ tịch Quốc hội Đại Hàn Dân Quốc Cho Jeong Sik và Phu nhân. Trải qua gần 35 năm thiết lập quan hệ ngoại giao, Việt Nam và Hàn Quốc đã trở thành đối tác tin cậy, hợp tác ở tầm chiến lược và là những người bạn gần gũi, hiểu biết lẫn nhau. Việc nâng cấp quan hệ lên Đối tác Chiến lược toàn diện vào tháng 12/2022 là dấu mốc lịch sử, mở ra không gian hợp tác rộng lớn trên mọi lĩnh vực.- Bộ Chính trị ban hành quy định mới về kỷ luật tổ chức đảng, đảng viên vi phạm.-Làm việc với các doanh nghiệp Nhật Bản tại Việt Nam, Thủ tướng Lê Minh Hưng khẳng định, Chính phủ Việt Nam cam kết đi đến cùng trong việc giải quyết những kiến nghị xác đáng của cộng đồng doanh nghiệp.-Từ ngày mai (7/9), Hà Nội lấy ý kiến người dân, các cơ quan, tổ chức, chuyên gia về điều chỉnh tổng thể Quy hoạch phân khu đô thị sông Hồng, đoạn từ cầu Hồng Hà đến cầu Mễ Sở.- Tổng thống Nga Vladimir Putin khẳng định, tiếp tục đối thoại với Mỹ giải quyết vấn đề Ukraina.- Cảnh báo thảm hoạ tương tự Nepal tại sông băng ở Argentina.

Get ready for WCLC 2026 in Seoul with Lung Cancer Considered hosts Dr. Stephen Liu and Dr. Narjust Florez. From preparing for the flight and beating jet lag to navigating COEX, networking, exploring Seoul's food scene, and making the most of the meeting, they share practical tips to help attendees arrive prepared and enjoy the full WCLC experience.

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Joe visited a brand-new free museum in Seoul's Insadong neighborhood built on a six-year archaeological excavation. The dig exposed a layer of the city from the late 1590s, right before the Japanese invasions reduced large parts of Seoul to rubble. The artifacts are fascinating. The signage is a list of measurements. The actual story, that this neighborhood was frozen in the moment before catastrophe, is buried in a set of video interviews near the back that most visitors probably walk past. Topics discussed: Shawn's Substack newsletter Welcome to Savage Hollar, a follow-up Korean urban legends book in progress, and a new book about hauntings in Newfoundland A new Korea concierge service helping travelers book KTX tickets, baseball tickets, and navigate Korean websites built exclusively for Korean IDs and Korean phone numbers A live music venue in Nagwon called EDLS with a brew pub, live jazz, rock, and experimental music Thursday through Saturday, 10,000 to 15,000 won cover The Insadong Urban Heritage Exhibition Hall: what it is, what it contains, and why it fails to explain itself The history of pimgol, Seoul's network of back alleys designed so commoners could work and move around the city without bowing to aristocrats on horseback The Gongpyeong regulation requiring archaeological digs before any construction in the Insadong-Jongno area, and the cluster of small underground museums it has produced A clay jar full of metal movable type, some cast in Hangeul, deliberately buried underground, not lost in a fire but hidden intentionally Bronze hand cannons stockpiled nearby, and what that stockpile suggests about the circumstances Why the dig focused on the late 1590s layer specifically: almost nothing from that era survives elsewhere in the city The Japanese invasions of 1592 as the explanation for everything buried, abandoned, or burned in that layer Joseon-era astronomical instruments and a water clock of significant mechanical complexity found at the site Why Korean heritage interpretation consistently describes physical dimensions instead of telling the story, and why a brand-new museum opened in 2026 still has this problem Practical information: Insadong Urban Heritage Exhibition Hall (인사동 도시유적전시관) GI Tower basement, Insadong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm, last admission 5:30pm Free admission Resources mentioned: Shawn's Substack: Welcome to Savage Hall Korea Concierge: concierge.zenkimchi.com Dark Side of Seoul tours: darksideofseoul.com Timestamps not available for this episode. About the podcast The Dark Side of Seoul explores Korea's hidden history, true crime, folklore, ghost stories, urban legends, disasters, political scandals, and the strange corners of Korean culture that rarely make it into guidebooks. Hosted by long-time Korea residents Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey, the show blends historical research, cultural analysis, and firsthand experience to examine the people, events, beliefs, and mysteries that have shaped the Korean peninsula. Some episodes take deep dives into forgotten historical events, serial killers, political intrigue, and supernatural traditions. Others tackle current events and unusual news stories through our shorter "Fun Sized" episodes, connecting today's headlines to larger patterns in Korean society. Whether we're discussing Joseon-era conspiracies, haunted mountains, cults, disasters, ghost encounters, or modern social issues, our goal is always the same: to explore the darker side of Korea with curiosity, skepticism, and historical context. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Get a $230 gift card after your first payment of $500 with Melio (affiliate) - https://milestomemories.com/go/melio/ Shawn's InKind referral ($25 off $50) - https://milestomemories.com/go/inkind Shawn has to get to Hong Kong and the choice is uglier than it should be: premium economy nonstop or Philippine Airlines through Manila on an angled seat, because the last minute Cathay Pacific first class trick that worked for years is gone. We also get into why renewing a Chinese visa is still a pain, the intra-Asia award secret everyone planning a trip should know, and the one Seoul airport you want to fly into. Then Benji has us rethinking IHG Diamond, the top tier almost nobody has and hotels actually honor. Plus T-Mobile is giving away ten prizes of one million Atmos miles each and you do not need to be a customer, which leads to the full story of the time Mark won Arby's in Hawaii, surprise tax bill and all. And McDonald's just closed a loophole that says a lot about how rewards programs really work. Premium economy or Manila? Vote in the comments. Episode Guide: 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:27 The Accidental Golf Podcast 4:33 Renewing a Chinese Visa Is Still a Pain 5:35 Premium Economy or Philippine Airlines to Hong Kong? 8:01 Cathay Pacific, the One That Got Away 11:10 Intra-Asia Awards Are Wide Open 12:13 The $500 Tokyo to Seoul Problem (and the Gimpo Tip) 14:57 Melio: $230 Gift Card After a $500 Payment 15:39 Why IHG Diamond Is Underrated 20:38 Shutdowns, Status Matches & Looking Over Your Shoulder 22:46 Win 1 Million Atmos Miles From T-Mobile 24:09 The Arby's in Hawaii Story (and the Surprise Tax Bill) 27:58 A Free 25K Companion Cert on the Summit Card 29:02 McDonald's Closes a Loophole 32:09 Final Thoughts Links IHG undervalued - https://milestomemories.com/ihg-one-rewards-diamond/ 1M Atmos - https://milestomemories.com/enter-to-win1-million-atmos-rewards-points/ ✈️ Track your travel credit cards for free

Episode Summary: In this week's episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down with Stacy Vaughn and talk about being a first-wave Korean adoptee, coming out of the fog later in life, experiencing KAAN and raising DoKADs (descendents of Korean adoptees).Meet Stacy:On LinkedIn: Stacy K Vaughn---// Support the Show!Online at janchishow.com / @janchishowSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportWatch our Youtube VideosWrite us a note: janchishow@gmail.comThe Janchi Show Quick BioThe Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it's just the three of us. Either way, it's always a janchi!// Meet the Janchi Boys!Nathan NowackNathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister.  After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015.  He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.  Connect with Nathan!Website: http://www.coverve.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/nnowackPatrick ArmstrongPatrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we're already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat. Connect with Patrick!Website: http://patrickintheworld.meLinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworldInstagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworldK.J. Roelke (@kjroelke)KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.Connect with K.J.!Website: https://kjroelke.online/LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelkeInstagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:Apple: http://janchishow.com/appleSpotify: http://janchishow.com/spotifyYoutube: http://janchishow.com/youtubeGratitude & CreditsMichelle Nam for our logo and brandingJerry Won for bring us togetherThis show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC.

What happens when nobody works except the robots? Why did Bill Gates say AI, which is at the heart of robotics, is "our biggest threat?" Even Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei admits we "only understand 3% of how they work." Yet, the promise of AI and robots to address delivery, industrial processing, transportation and even loneliness, our greatest community disease, has pushed them into cities, especially Intelligent Communities. Large cities like Los Angeles and Seoul have hundreds of PMRs (public area mobile robots) on the street. Once confined to college campuses, robotics firms are trying to scale the market commercially.  What's the challenge? Unlike bridges or power plants, designed to precise human specifications, AI systems, upon which robots depend, are "grown" from vast databases through processes their own creators cannot interpret. How do urban planners, who view sidewalks as the "new frontier," work with cities dominated by automotive vehicles and roadways? The promise and challenges are enormous. In one of Lou's typically wide-ranging discussions guests move from the technical, to the practical to a discussion about "the soul" of the city and why trust is essential to scaling and living with robots.  In this edition of The INTELLIGENT Community Podcast, Soul of the City ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Bern Gursh, Executive Director, Urban Robotics Foundation & John G. Jung, Co-Founder, ICF.

Dr. Heon-Jeong Lee (Korea University, Seoul) joins AJP Audio to discuss an app-based intervention designed to help individuals with mood disorders regulate their circadian rhythms to prevent recurrence of mood episodes.  Afterwards, Dr. Ned Kalin will join us again to discuss the rest of the September issue of the Journal, which takes a close look at clinical treatment. 00:44     Findings 01:42     How the app works 03:05     Differences between the app and traditional lifestyle advice 04:14     Ethics surrounding shame treatment arms 05:43     Broader applicability of the intervention 06:50     Limitations 08:19     Immediate clinical implications 09:33     Further research 10:08     Kalin interview 10:27     Yeom et al. 16:02     Schacht et al. 20:31     Khosravani et al. 24:52     Peterson et al. Transcript Be sure to let your colleagues know about the podcast, and please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to it. Subscribe to the podcast here. Listen to other podcasts produced by the American Psychiatric Association. Browse articles online. How authors may submit their work. Follow the journals of APA Publishing on Twitter. E-mail us at ajp@psych.org

Hang out with your English-speaking friends, Andrew and Indiana, for a catch-up! Indiana has been growing tomatillos on her patio, and she rode 40 miles along New York’s Empire State Trail on a very hot day, though the ride did not go the way she planned. Andrew went to see a Damien Hirst exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul, and he has been letting an AI design his marathon training plan. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app. Keep an ear out for these phrases during the episode: On deck To clue in Happy-go-lucky To put a bad taste in someone’s mouth To hit the pavement A mishap

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 한국에서 다시 만난 우리| From Haiti to Seoul: Coming Home to Herself - The One with Tajmara Antoine | Episode 7 (2026)Let me introduce you to the two characters: Mo! the 언니 and Taj the 동생.We met in Seoul as neighbors and fellow Fulbright Scholars, and somewhere between spontaneous hallway conversations, shared meals, trips around Korea, and plenty of laughter, our 언니–동생 bond took shape.In this special episode, part conversation, part time capsule, we reflect on our Nigerian and Haitian-American immigrant experiences, our very different generations, and what happened when Korea took us outside the lives we had always known.We talk about racial burnout, learning to slow down, receiving kindness without keeping score, and realizing that you don't have to be extraordinary to be worthy of love. Taj also takes us from her childhood in Port-au-Prince to Miami, NYU, global health research, and eventually Fulbright. She shares what happened when she rediscovered an autobiography she wrote in eighth grade, and realized she had already lived many of the dreams her younger self wrote down.And, of course, we investigate Taj's very questionable understanding of U.S. geography. Is Oklahoma next to Arizona?

Jeff and Jim open with the unavoidable topic of AI agents and the tension between enabling innovation and governing agent permissions, then run through a packed fall conference schedule. The August mailbag pulls questions from Singapore, Toronto, Prague, Johannesburg, Helsinki, and Seoul. They discuss when externalized authorization makes sense, why passkey recovery can become the weak link in phishing-resistant authentication, what EU digital identity wallets may mean for enterprises, how continuous access evaluation changes the meaning of terminating access, and how to build resilience around a centralized identity provider without creating a second full-scale IdP. The episode closes with a lighter question: if every IAM product needed a giant warning label, what should it say?Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com00:10 - Welcome and have we talked about AI too much?01:32 - Governing AI agents without becoming the progress prevention department03:50 - Fall conference season and IDPro04:40 - Cybersecurity Summits in Chicago and Atlanta06:40 - SailPoint Navigate, InfoSec World, FIDO Authenticate, and Identiverse DC10:40 - 3D printing, challenge coins, and superfan status11:56 - August mailbag begins12:19 - Singapore: Is externalized authorization ready for mainstream IAM?20:30 - Toronto: Passkeys, account recovery, and help desk social engineering25:55 - Prague: What should enterprises do about EU digital identity wallets?31:44 - Johannesburg: Continuous session revocation and what “terminate access” really means38:04 - Helsinki: Designing identity resilience around a centralized IdP45:23 - Seoul: What warning label should every IAM product have?48:26 - Wrap-up and how to send future mailbag questionsIDAC, Identity at the Center, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald, IAM, identity and access management, August 2026 mailbag, externalized authorization, authorization, policy-based access control, passkeys, account recovery, phishing-resistant authentication, identity verification, EU digital identity wallet, continuous access evaluation, shared signals, session revocation, token revocation, identity resilience, identity provider, disaster recovery, business continuity, AI agents, agentic identity, IDPro, FIDO Authenticate, Identiverse DC, InfoSec World, SailPoint Navigate

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on the sentencing of a Unification Church leader to two years in prison by a South Korean court.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 28. A federal judge finds the Trump administration violated Anthropic's first amendment rights by deeming it a supply-chain risk. Plus, prosecutors scale up their crackdown on insider trading on prediction markets. And as more young people opt out of even searching for entry-level roles, WSJ reporter Natasha Dangoor details the rising interest in apprenticeships on both sides of the Atlantic. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: South Korea will give its entire population free access to homegrown generative AI. And Nvidia is pausing some revenue sharing deals just weeks after announcing them. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two weeks until World Premiere for Usurp the Shadow Throne in Seoul, South Korea! The preview season is in full swing, and things are heating up. The shadows loom larger and the dead grow restless! Join us this week as Hayden and Pankaj take a look and share their early thoughts on the Previews. In this pod, also a discussion on open deck lists and an update on the metagame as it sunsets this weekend at the Calling in Kansas City.   This Episode is sponsored by Arcane Games & events. Check out all of their content, written by some of the best players in Flesh and Blood, and the names you know! Get 50% off your first month of Premium Access at www.AGE.events - USE CODE Arsenalpass5 Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons: Derrick Correia  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani

Korea Risk Group Correspondent Joon Ha Park joins this week's podcast to discuss the latest signals from Pyongyang following President Donald Trump's renewed outreach to Kim Jong Un and the decision to shorten the Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercises from 11 days to five. He breaks down two recent statements from Kim Yo Jong, including her acknowledgment of the “excellent” personal relationship between Trump and her brother, while dismissing the reduced drills as insufficient. The conversation then turns to the wider implications of Trump's willingness to alter major alliance exercises, including whether North Korea could seek further concessions affecting South Korean defense priorities such as wartime operational control transfer and Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered submarines. In the second part of the episode, veteran journalist Mike Chinoy and humanitarian worker Kathi Zellweger discuss their new book, “Miss Kathi: Saving Lives in North Korea,” which draws on Zellweger's 75 trips to the DPRK and five years living in Pyongyang. They reflect on the famine of the 1990s, the difficulty of getting outsiders to understand the scale of the crisis and why predictions that hardship would bring down the North Korean system repeatedly proved wrong. They also explore the enduring debate over humanitarian access and aid monitoring, how repeated visits allowed Kathi to document the gradual rise of markets and other social changes and why they hope the book will encourage readers to see North Koreans not simply through the lens of nuclear weapons, diplomacy or the ruling family. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Alannah Hill exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

Lawfare Foreign Policy Editor Daniel Byman sits down with Andrew Yeo, senior fellow and the Korea Foundation Chair at the Brookings Institution's Center for Asia Policy Studies and professor of politics at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., to talk about Trump's decision to engage in talks with North Korea's leader while curtailing military exercises with South Korea. They discuss what might be expected from negotiations with North Korea, how Seoul perceives Trump's policy changes, and how curtailing military exercises will affect South Korean and U.S. capabilities.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#917: The US and Canada are spiraling towards another trade war as tariff negotiations break down. ChatGPT can now read and respond to your iMessages. The Trump administration hosts the IndyCar race in Washington DC for his birthday. The world's busiest airport is no longer in the Middle East, but now in Seoul, South Korea. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew  Grab tickets to our Performance Revue show! https://www.morningbrew.com/events/brew-performance-revue-2026?utm_campaign=performance_revue_2026&utm_source=mbd Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – Beijing understands the stakes perfectly. South Korea is not just a peninsula. It is a hinge. If China can pull Seoul away from Washington, Japan is exposed, Taiwan is more vulnerable, and the broader Pacific balance tilts. That is why economic pressure, political dfinfluence, and information warfare all converge on Seoul...

Mary Kissel discusses the strained US-South Korea alliance, where disagreements over military funding have prompted Seoul to seek independent nuclear-powered submarine capabilities. She characterizes North Korea as a reckless actor that has committed tens of thousands of combat troops and ballistic missiles to aid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Kissel critiques the "transactional nature" of current diplomacy, noting that contradictory signals toward Kim Jong-unundermine national security strategies. Regarding Oman, she defends the nation as a moderate partner vital for counterterrorism and the release of detained Americans, viewing Trump's threats to bomb the country as an expression of frustration over Iran. Kissel also highlights political successes in South America, where center-right victories in Colombia and Chile represent a return to capitalist principles and closer ties with the US. She concludes by noting that environmental factors like El Niño will soon challenge regional stability in Brazil. (4)

TABLE OF CONTENTS, JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-18-2026Liz Peek discusses the resilience of the American economy, noting that high-end consumer spending remains strong despite recession fears. Small businesses are reportedly "humming," with hiring and profitability reaching their highest levels since 2026. This economic momentum is increasingly driven by a massive boom in AI development, which has created an exponential demand for long-term capital. However, this appetite for money is pressuring the bond market, leading to higher mortgage rates that hinder the housing industry. Peek highlights a growing divide between red and blue states, where the former are more likely to embrace AI investment while the latter resist it. She also addresses the influence of Hasan Piker, a radical Twitch streamer who mobilizes young men for Democratic candidates like Abdul El-Sayed. Despite concerns about AI-related job losses, Peek argues it is a vital tool for productivity and medical advancement. (1)Jonathan Schanzer examines the fractured state of Hamas, noting the group currently controls only 30% of Gaza while facing internal discord over potential disarmament. International negotiators are discussing a "disarm first" condition, which Hamas leadership currently rejects, demanding an Israeli withdrawal instead—a term Schanzer deems unacceptable to any Israeli leader. The conversation turns to Iran, where Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Omandue to its perceived collaboration with the Iranian regime. Despite its "Switzerland of the Middle East" reputation, Oman hosts Houthi and IRGC headquarters, facilitating intelligence and weapon transfers. Schanzer warns that Iran is in "war mode," coordinating closely with its proxy network to prepare for future violence. He also details the rapid rearmament of the Syrian military under Turkish and Russian influence, which concerns Israel. Finally, a new Sunni alliance between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia seeks to diminish Iranian Shiite power. (2)Gregory Copley analyzes China's recent ICBM test in the South China Sea, interpreting it as "Wolf Warrior diplomacy" designed to signal naval reach to the US and regional neighbors. Australia is countering this threat through the AUKUSand Five Eyes alliances, though Copley notes a lack of cohesion between current heads of government. He highlights Canada's significant pivot under Mark Carney toward independent defense spending, reaching 5% of GDP to secure the Northwest Passage and Arctic interests. Regarding Yemen, Copley argues the Houthis represent the legitimate military weight of North Yemen, while the internationally recognized government is merely a "Saudi puppet." He suggests Western diplomacy should deal directly with the Houthis rather than adhering to Saudi preferences. Additionally, Copley provides a historical defense of Charles I, arguing his execution was an illegal abrogation of the social contract. He maintains that constitutional monarchies remain a viable and flourishing modern system. (3)Mary Kissel discusses the strained US-South Korea alliance, where disagreements over military funding have prompted Seoul to seek independent nuclear-powered submarine capabilities. She characterizes North Korea as a reckless actor that has committed tens of thousands of combat troops and ballistic missiles to aid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Kissel critiques the "transactional nature" of current diplomacy, noting that contradictory signals toward Kim Jong-unundermine national security strategies. Regarding Oman, she defends the nation as a moderate partner vital for counterterrorism and the release of detained Americans, viewing Trump's threats to bomb the country as an expression of frustration over Iran. Kissel also highlights political successes in South America, where center-right victories in Colombia and Chile represent a return to capitalist principles and closer ties with the US. She concludes by noting that environmental factors like El Niño will soon challenge regional stability in Brazil. (4)Joseph Sternberg addresses the looming "year of doom" in 2032, when the Social Security trust fund is projected to run out. Without reform, benefits could be slashed by 22% to match current payroll tax revenues, creating a massive political crisis. Sternberg explores potential remedies such as means testing for high-earners like Elon Musk or raising the payroll tax cap, though he warns these could impact broader economic growth. He highlights the generational fairness issue of asking younger workers to fund benefits that baby boomers were unprepared to pay for themselves. The discussion also covers the rise of Hasan Piker, a popular Twitch streamer who broadcasts far-left economic views to a younger audience. While Piker is photogenic and compelling, Sternberg describes him as a "popularizer" rather than a deep thinker. Piker's pugnacious approach serves as a bellwether for whether radical progressive ideas can succeed in general elections. (5)Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the recent Michigan Democratic primary, where Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated the establishment candidate, Haley Stevens. El-Sayed, an "anti-establishment" fighter endorsed by Bernie Sanders, capitalized on unhappiness within the Democratic base, particularly in counties with large young populations like Washtenaw and Kent. While El-Sayed distances himself from the "Socialist" label, he supports extensive economic regulation and holds anti-Israel sentiments popular in Ann Arbor. McCotter notes that the Democratic establishment is now rallying around El-Sayed to preserve their Senate majority, hoping a "common enemy" in Donald Trump will bridge internal divides. Republican candidate Mike Rogers, a former Intelligence Committee chair, plans to counter El-Sayed by focusing on manufacturing, border security, and the risks of "Medicare for All" to seniors. McCotter warns that Trump's messaging on the "Iran war" and rising inflation remains a significant hurdle for Republican candidates in the general election. (6)Bob Zimmerman reports on the successful recovery of a SpaceX Starship near Christmas Island, which remained seaworthy for 24 days after a vertical splashdown in the Indian Ocean. This achievement, along with SpaceX's record-breaking launch frequency, signals a "renaissance to American ingenuity." Zimmerman notes that Elon Musk's political involvement was a defensive reaction to the Biden administration's regulatory pressure on his companies. In the Ukraineconflict, Ukrainian missiles successfully targeted a Russian factory producing Soyuz-2 rockets, aiming to cripple Russia's military satellite and drone communication capabilities. Regarding spaceport expansion, Zimmerman details SpaceX's potential new site in Louisiana, which offers hundreds of square miles for operations. He also critiques government-funded spaceports, like those in Australia or New Mexico, which often fail because they lack dedicated rocket companies as customers. Finally, research on mice aboard the International Space Station suggests that weightlessness does not fundamentally damage the heart's contracting mechanisms. (7)Two corrections applied, pending your confirmation: Hasan Piker (transcribed as "Hassan," segments 1 and 5 — the Twitch streamer spells it with one s) and Washtenaw County (transcribed as "Washington," segment 6 — Ann Arbor's county, which fits the context of young Democratic voters; flag me if the audio genuinely said Washington).

After a historic rally and a sharp correction, South Korea's equity market may be approaching a turning point. Our Chief Korea Equity Strategist, Joon Seok, explains that the next cycle will need stronger foundations and more sectors joining in.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Joon Seok, Morgan Stanley's Chief Korea Equity Strategist.Today: Why Korea's equity market may be moving from a sharp reset toward a broader and more sustainable recovery.It's Tuesday, August 18th, at 2pm in Seoul.South Korea's stock market has delivered the kind of ride that makes even long-term investors check their phones more often than they would like. The KOSPI surged 101 percent in the first half of 2026, then fell more than 38 percent from its peak by July 30th. But the market now appears to be moving toward a more durable recovery.The first reason is valuation. Take the KOSPI's forward price-to-earnings ratio, which compares share prices with expected profits over the next year. It fell below five times, its lowest level since 2004. Our capitulation index also dropped to minus 2.53. This index combines market momentum with the breadth of the sell-off, so it helps show whether fear has become widespread. Readings below minus two have often marked troughing territory outside the major crises.The second reason is that forced selling appears to be easing. Now, we have seen leverage as a double-edged sword as leverage helped fuel the rally, but it also made the decline sharper as investors were forced to cut positions. Assets in leveraged single-stock ETFs have fallen about 70 percent from their June peak, and margin lending has also come down. Now, hedge funds have completed roughly three quarters of a typical risk-reduction cycle. Put simply, the most intense selling may already be behind us.Still, a healthier recovery needs more than a rebound by the tech sector. Tech remains central because AI infrastructure continues to drive demand for advanced memory. Morgan Stanley Research expects global spending by large tech platforms to reach 805 billion U.S. dollars in [20]26 and 1.2 trillion dollars in [20]27. That creates a lot of opportunity – but it also keeps markets sensitive to any change in capital spending, chip pricing or competition.The broader Korean economy offers support. Real GDP growth has exceeded 3 percent for two consecutive quarters, up sharply from 1.1 percent in 2025. Full-year growth is now likely to land in the mid-3 percent range; and generally, Korea's growth is around 2 percent. Importantly, the improvement is spreading beyond exports. Consumption is recovering, tourism has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, and the government is targeting 23 million foreign tourists this year.There are trade-offs. Inflation reached 3.2 percent in June, and the Bank of Korea raised its policy rate to 2.75 percent. A measured hiking cycle could take rates to 3.5 percent by the first quarter of 2027. Higher rates may help financial-sector earnings, but they also raise financing costs for households and businesses.The source of market liquidity is changing as well. Domestic retail investors drove much of the first-half rally, but tighter leverage rules mean foreign investors are likely to determine the next leg higher. Corporate-governance reforms and better capital management could also encourage broader international participation.We continue to see a path toward a KOSPI target of 9,000 by June 2027, with a bull case of 10,500 and a bear case of 5,500. The next phase should be steadier and more balanced. Industrials, financials, healthcare, communications, and consumer staples should also contribute alongside technology.Korea still has room to run. But the stronger signal may be quality – meaning earnings resilience, disciplined capital management and broader participation. The stock market's initial rally was fueled by speed and concentrated leadership. The next phase will require wider and more durable support.Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

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