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We speak to South Korean artist Jinjoon Lee about how his country interacts with public art, Inzamam Rashid visits an acclaimed installation from Dubai Design Week and we meet new Riba president Chris Williamson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the BBC World Service: The chief executive of the South Korean firm Hyundai said that the White House phoned him personally to apologize for an immigration raid at a massive battery factory in Georgia in September. More than 300 South Korean workers were detained and later sent back to South Korea, stoking tensions between the two nations. Plus, China has imposed a ban on all imports of Japanese seafood amid a growing dispute between Asia's two biggest economies

From the BBC World Service: The chief executive of the South Korean firm Hyundai said that the White House phoned him personally to apologize for an immigration raid at a massive battery factory in Georgia in September. More than 300 South Korean workers were detained and later sent back to South Korea, stoking tensions between the two nations. Plus, China has imposed a ban on all imports of Japanese seafood amid a growing dispute between Asia's two biggest economies

We discuss the work of South Korean superstar Shim Hyung-rae and the movies he made, which are filled with special effects, aliens, monsters and a performance he probably could not do today. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Send us stuff like zines, movie-related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada. Subscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ub/id1067435576 Follow the Podcast: twitter.com/ImprtCinemaClub Follow Will: twitter.com/WillSloanESQ Follow Justin: twitter.com/DeclouxJ Check out Justin's other podcasts, THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast), THE VERY FINE COMIC BOOK PODCAST (www.theveryfinecomicbookpodcast.com) and NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MOVIE (@nosuchthingasabadmovie), as Will's MICHAEL AND US (@michael-and-us).

P.M. Edition for Nov. 17. As companies are laying off thousands of workers, they're using new tactics like texting and emails and listen-only video calls to communicate to workers that they've lost their jobs. Chip Cutter, who covers workplace issues for the Journal, discusses what's driving these new strategies and how workers are responding. Plus, the head of FEMA has resigned after about seven months on the job. And “Baby Shark Dance”—every toddler's favorite jam—is YouTube's most watched video ever. But that mind-blowing popularity hasn't translated to major sales for the South Korean company behind it. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We've got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Top passwords for 2025 https://www.comparitech.com/news/minecraft-qwerty-and-india123-among-2025s-most-common-passwords-report/   Tinder uses AI to scan all photos https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/05/tinder-to-use-ai-to-get-to-know-users-tap-into-their-camera-roll-photos/   South Koreans extorted by massage parlor scam https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2025/11/03/YRPJOKNIPNCJBMFB6WDDYXZNTE/    Goodbye US pennies https://apnews.com/article/us-mint-treasury-department-penny-end-production-daf6367d7e8d31d6783720d5d4667115   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

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１６日、ソウルで開かれた日韓議員連盟と韓日議員連盟の合同総会で記念撮影する参加者ら【ソウル時事】超党派の日韓議員連盟と韓国の韓日議員連盟の合同総会が１６日、ソウルで開かれた。 Japanese and South Korean nonpartisan groups of lawmakers for bilateral friendship held a joint plenary meeting in Seoul on Sunday to hold discussions on diplomacy, security, economy and culture.

Japanese and South Korean nonpartisan groups of lawmakers for bilateral friendship held a joint plenary meeting in Seoul on Sunday to hold discussions on diplomacy, security, economy and culture.

This week on The Rotten Horror Picture Show Podcast, Clay and Amanda are diving deep into one of the most haunting, beautifully crafted horror films of the 2000s: A Tale of Two Sisters (2003), the South Korean psychological masterpiece from director Kim Jee-woon. It's a chilling, twisty story about two sisters returning home after time away in a mental institution — only to find their house filled with secrets, ghosts, and a deeply unsettling stepmother. Clay and Amanda explore its stunning cinematography, emotional depth, and how its story of grief and trauma slowly unravels into something much darker. It's elegant, tragic, and terrifying all at once — a cornerstone of early-2000s Asian horror.Now, that all sounds great and everything… but I gotta be honest with you — I grew up with brothers. Three of ‘em. Loud, smelly, cereal-devouring, video game-hoarding brothers. So, when I hear “a tale of two sisters,” I can't help but feel like I'm watching some kind of mysterious alien ritual. Sisters whispering secrets? Dressing each other's wounds? Comforting each other through unimaginable trauma? My brothers used to communicate exclusively in punches and burps. The only haunting in our house was the lingering smell of socks.I'm sitting there watching this movie thinking, “Okay, they're clearly bonded by something powerful and emotional… but where's the scene where they fight over who gets the last slice of pizza?” Still, even if I can't relate, I've gotta admit — the film's atmosphere got under my skin. Clay and Amanda dig into what makes it so effective, from its slow-burn pacing to its gut-punch finale that flips everything you thought you knew upside down.So, yeah. I might not get sisters — but I get a good ghost story. And this one? It'll haunt you, no matter how many brothers you've got.And don't forget to head over to patreon.com/thepenskyfile to follow Clay and Amanda down the muddy path of remakes and reboots too!

In this episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, Jeongmin and Joon Ha examine Seoul's defense industry push with Ottawa, as Hanwha Ocean and Hyundai Heavy Industries signed deals with Canadian firms related to next-generation submarine project, amid Seoul's ongoing pursuit to become the world's fourth-largest defense exporter by 2030. The hosts then analyze President Lee Jae-myung's directive to abolish criminal prosecution for fact-based defamation, a 1953 law criticized by U.N. and other human rights agencies — while unpacking the Democratic Party's controversial “Fake News Eradication Act” that critics warn could create new chilling effects on speech. Later, the team breaks down Seoul's new 2035 carbon emissions target of 53-61% reduction from 2018 baselines, which sparked immediate pushback from major business associations citing competitiveness risks. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. Audio edited by Gaby Magnuson  

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, including compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest, relevant to the compliance professional. Top stories include: The $1tn Man tells workers 2026 will be the ‘hardest year'. (BusinessInsider) Top Ukrainian energy ministers resign. (AP) How China Evaded Sanctions to Obtain Chips. (WSJ) Stupid is as stupid does-all South Korean visas in GA reinstated. (NYT) The Daily Compliance News has been honored as the No. 2 in the Best Regulatory Compliance Podcasts category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's South Korean biotechs have a risk-on mentality, a willingness to partner, and strategies focused on globalization. On a special edition of the BioCentury This Week podcast recorded at Venture Café Cambridge, BioCentury is joined by a quartet of investors and executives with deep knowledge of Korea's life sciences ecosystem to discuss Korea biotech's push to globalize and the opportunities in the country for Western companies. The four guests joining BioCentury were Aram Hong, CEO of Korean start-up Apollon; investors Spencer Nam and Debra Peattie; and Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH's Andy Whittle.The podcast was recorded Nov. 6 on stage at the Venture Café Cambridge during the K-Blockbuster Night hosted by KHIDI, the Korea Health Industry Development Institute. BioCentury analyses discussed during the podcast include one on Asian deals and another on the speed of clinical trials in China. BioCentury returns to Asia early next year for the 5th East-West Summit, March 9-11 in Seoul. This episode of the BioCentury This Week podcast is brought to you by KHIDI.View Full story: https://www.biocentury.com/article/657558#KoreaBiotech #Globalization #LifeSciences #BiotechEcosystem #PharmaDeals #ClinicalDevelopment #Innovation #BiotechLeadership00:01 - Sponsor Message: KHIDI05:08 - Asia Deals and Korea's Role09:12 - Boehringer's Perspective13:51 - Apollon's Journey17:24 - Building Relationships23:20 - Investors' View To submit a question to BioCentury's editors, email the BioCentury This Week team at podcasts@biocentury.com.Reach us by sending a text

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a truck crashing into an open market in South Korea.

The conversation explores the profound impact of adoption stories on individuals and communities. Matthew Decker shares his experiences of discussing a play about adoption, revealing how it has encouraged others to open up about their own adoption stories. The dialogue highlights the beauty of connection and the emotional resonance of shared experiences among adoptees.Theatre Horizon presents Wishing to Grow Up Brightly, a genre-defying new musical co-created by Amanda Morton (The Color Purple, A New Brain, Into the Woods, Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending, Gutenberg! The Musical! and KPOP) with longtime collaborator Theatre Horizon's multi-time Barrymore Award-winning Interim Artistic Director Matthew Decker (The Few, A New Brain, Into the Woods, Broadway's upcoming La La Land), Josh Totora, and Brenson Thomas. In this surreal and heartfelt story, South Korean adoptee Amanda Newton returns to her white childhood home after her father's death. There, she discovers her father's preserved memories through a futuristic service called reMemorex, launching her on a time-bendingjourney through grief, identity, sitcom nostalgia, and long-silenced questions. Morton, a three-time Barrymore Award recipient for Outstanding Music Direction for productions at Theatre Horizon and Wilma Theater, inspired this story, and Decker directs. Wishing to Grow Up Brightly has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. Performances run November 5 to November 23, 2025.FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: https://theatrehorizon.org

 Mini podcast about the protest suicide of South Korean garment worker activist Jeon Tae-il.Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

Seoul Station, a prequel to the beloved South Korean zombie horror film Train to Busan, tells a harrowing story of a zombie outbreak affecting a particularly vulnerable population: the homeless who've taken refuge in Seoul Station. Ghouls dive into this animated film, which features a very overt message that effectively spells out an unexpected story.

Folks… did you think spooky season was over? It ain't truly finished yet! Reaching into November now, the autumnal season has brought us to a little mash-up of Horror Adjacent™️ and Veterans Day graces. We're covering our second South Korean film of the show. In the jungles of Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, a Korean squad, led by Lieutenant Choi, heads into the mist and fog of a mysterious island to rescue a missing platoon. Will they get out alive? Somehow connecting the horror genre with the horrors of war itself, director Kong Su-chang brings us an interesting combination of artful and subtle scares with the injured psyches of soldiers aching to return home. Join Chris and Kevin as they delve into the mysterious jungles of warfare, silhouettes, and ghosts. Hear us out as we make our point for R-point!

Plus: China considers a plan to send rare earths to the U.S., but keep them out of the U.S. military suppliers. And tech companies and Wall Street are finding new ways to fund AI megadeals. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BBC says it will respond in due course to a threat of legal action over a documentary which misrepresented a speech made by President Trump. The BBC chairman apologised for an "error of judgement" over an edit of comments Mr Trump made to his supporters who stormed the Capitol building in January 2021. Also: the Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is in the US to hold talks with President Trump. The BBC has been speaking to minority groups in Syria who say he's failing to protect them. A court in Paris has granted the former French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, early release from jail, just weeks after he started a five-year sentence. The Cop30 summit opens in Brazil, as the host insists the summit must lead to implementation of critical climate change measures. The former South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol,is facing new charges, related to his decision to declare emergency martial law in December, 2024. And: A cyber-criminal who spent almost 10 years on the FBI's most wanted list has been speaking to the BBC, in an exclusive interview from prison.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

This week, Granger sits down with Mike Cheon, a South Korean missionary whose life and faith have taken him from Seoul to the mountains of Afghanistan, and now to church planting in Canada. Together, they talk about what’s being called an “Islamic invasion” and why fear often drives the way Christians view immigration and Islam. But Mike offers a radically different perspective — one that sees these moments not as threats, but as opportunities for the gospel. Through powerful stories of his years living among Afghan families, the loss and near loss of his own children, and the cries of a mother mourning her baby in the rubble of war, Mike reminds us of what it means to see every person as made in the image of God. He shares how lament and worship have opened doors in places where sermons never could, and how the church’s response to suffering can be its greatest witness. It’s a moving conversation about faith without fear, compassion over politics, and what it truly means to love our neighbors — even those we’ve been taught to fear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ending the government shutdown revives an expired cybersecurity law. The DoD finalizes a new model for building U.S. military cyber forces. A North Korean APT exploits Google accounts for full device control. The EU dials back AI protections in response to pressure from Big Tech companies and the U.S. government. Researchers discover a critical vulnerability in the Monsta FTP web-based file management tool. The Landfall espionage campaign targets Samsung Galaxy devices in the Middle East. Five Eyes partners fret eroding cooperation on counterintelligence and counterterrorism. Israeli spyware maker NSO Group names the former U.S. ambassador to Israel as its new executive chairman. Monday Biz Roundup. Tim Starks from CyberScoop discusses uncertainty in the federal Cyber Corp program, The friendly face of digital villainy. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Tim Starks from CyberScoop discussing uncertainty in the federal Cyber Corp program. Selected Reading Cyber information sharing law would get extension under shutdown deal bill (CyberScoop) Don't call it Cyber Command 2.0: Master plan for digital forces will take years to implement (The Record) North Korean hackers hijack Google, KakaoTalk accounts to control South Korean phones: Report (The Straits Times) EU set to water down landmark AI act after Big Tech pressure (The Financial Times) Monsta FTP Vulnerability Exposed Thousands of Servers to Full Takeover (Hackread) Newly identified Android spyware appears to be from a commercial vendor (The Record) F.B.I. Director Is Said to Have Made a Pledge to Head of MI5, Then Broken It (The New York Times) Seeking to get off US blacklist, spyware firm NSO taps ex-envoy Friedman as chairman (The Times of Israel) Google's Wiz acquisition clears DOJ's antitrust review. (The Cyberwire) Tank interview: A hacking kingpin reveals all to the BBC (BBC News) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[Spoiler Alert] Grace discusses the show Virtuous Business (2025, JTBC) written by Choi Bo-rim and directed by Jo Woong, starring Kim So-yeon. She unpacks the brief history of how Western sex toys entered the South Korean market and compares facts with what was stated in the monologue by Ra Mi-ran's cameo appearance in the pilot episode. Grace gives an update about her recent book talk at George Washington University, and her latest big purchase. Grace has two book readings coming up in November. She'll be reading in New York at Hudson Valley Books for Humanity on November 21st at 5PM and at Big Red Books on November 22nd at 2PM. Grace's guest today is Wisconsin-based comedian Breanne Wilhite. They talk about comedy, debate over Dr. Phil's whiteness, and many other interesting topics. Grace's book K-Drama School: A Pop Culture Inquiry into Why We Love Korean Television is available everywhere as a hardcover, paperback, e-book and audiobook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/grace-jung/k-drama-school/9780762485727/⁠⁠ Subscribe to K-Drama School on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kdramaschool and follow @KDramaSchool on Instagram and TikTok. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kdramaschool.com/⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. Email info@kdramaschool.com for any booking inquiries.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers the U.S. government shutdown's impact on national security, Democrats' energy messaging strategy, Ford's massive electric truck losses, China's latest espionage scandal, and new medical research linking heart and brain health. U.S. Troops Told to Visit German Food Banks: A U.S. Army base in Bavaria posted a list of local soup kitchens for service members and families struggling during the shutdown — a move that shocked German media and sparked Pentagon embarrassment. Bryan warns foreign spy agencies could exploit unpaid American personnel for recruitment, saying, "That's how the CIA would target desperate officers abroad — and it's happening to us now." Democrats' Winning Playbook: Democrats' recent election victories were fueled by economic messaging, especially on rising energy costs. Bryan explains how candidates tied AI data centers and electric vehicles to higher utility bills — a strategy Republicans must counter before 2026. Ford's Electric F-150 Collapse: The automaker faces $13 billion in losses after poor demand for its Lightning pickup. Bryan notes Toyota's hybrid-first strategy is proving right, calling the EV rush "a cultish demand that ignored market reality." China's Espionage and Agricultural Games: Three Chinese nationals in Michigan were arrested for smuggling genetically modified worms, while Beijing signed $5 billion in new U.S. grain deals. Bryan warns that "China is both robbing our labs and buying our fields." Trump Weighs Action in Nigeria and Venezuela: The President is considering U.S. military intervention in Nigeria to protect Christians from Islamist attacks while reviewing regime-change options in Venezuela. Bryan asks listeners to consider: "How many American lives would we trade to save others abroad?" Dementia and Heart Disease Discoveries: British scientists found that small increases in heart enzyme levels may predict dementia risk years before symptoms. Meanwhile, South Korean researchers discovered gut bacteria linked to coronary artery disease, reinforcing the connection between diet, heart health, and brain function.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: U.S. Army Bavaria food banks shutdown, Pentagon security risk spy recruitment, Democrats energy utility bill messaging, Ford F-150 Lightning EV losses, Toyota hybrid success, Chinese bioresearch smuggling Michigan, Trump Nigeria Christians military intervention, Venezuela Maduro regime change debate, dementia heart enzyme biomarker, gut bacteria coronary artery disease

In this episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, Jeongmin and Joon Ha unpack the political and market fallout from Donald Trump's remarks on restricting Nvidia's most-advanced chips for U.S. use, and what it means for Seoul's 260,000-GPU Blackwell deal with Hyundai, Samsung, SK and Naver — including implications for autonomous driving and the KOSPI's sharp response. The hosts then turn to South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine ambitions, after Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back publicly pushed for domestic construction over a U.S. shipyard, highlighting technical, industrial and political friction points.  Later, the team breaks down Seoul's successful launch of its fourth and fifth military reconnaissance satellite, completing Project 425 and advancing independent reconnaissance for kill-chain readiness, while unpacking remaining gaps for the goal of transferring wartime operational control discussed from this week's top U.S.-ROK military meetings.  Looking ahead, Jeongmin and Joon Ha preview budget season turbulence, presidential office audits, ongoing trials against the previous administration stakeholders regarding the Dec. 2024 martial law and the Bank of Korea's expected rate-cut decision. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Audio edited by Gaby Magnuson.

Payment service provider executives arrested over a credit card fraud ring, Meta makes a fortune showing scam ads, South Korean telco KT tried to hide a second breach and five more scammers are sentenced to death in China. Show notes Risky Bulletin: Europol arrests payment service executives for role in credit card fraud ring

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:    First—Syria's new president, once part of a jihadist insurgency, is set to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday. We'll break down what's at stake for U.S. policy, and why the administration is pushing both Congress and the UN to repeal heavy sanctions ahead of the meeting. Later in the show—South Korean intelligence has assessed that a summit between President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un will likely take place next year, saying the hermit kingdom is already preparing behind the scenes for a dialogue. Plus—Russian strongman Vladimir Putin orders top officials to prepare plans to resume nuclear testing, a response to President Trump's recent announcement that the U.S. will soon begin nuclear testing for the first time in more than 30 years. In our 'Back of the Brief'—Ukraine's drone pilots are reportedly engaged in video-game-style kill-tracking, earning rewards for each successful strike on Russian forces. We'll break down this incentive-based system, and how it has fueled Ukraine's intensifying drone campaign. American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org . APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Rugiet: Ready to give Rugiet a try? Get 15% off your first order by going tohttp://rugiet.com/PDB and using code PDB. Rugiet prescriptions are compounded medications, available only if prescribed following an online consultation with a licensed clinician. Compounded drugs can be prescribed by federal law, but are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing. Individual results may vary. Full safety information available at Rugiet.com. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cisco patches critical vulnerabilities in its Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX) software. CISA lays off 54 employees despite a federal court order halting workforce reductions. Gootloader malware returns. A South Korean telecom is accused of concealing a major malware breach. Russia's Sandworm launches multiple wiper attacks against Ukraine. China hands out death sentences to scam compound kingpins. My guest is Dr. Sasha O'Connell, Senior Director for Cybersecurity Programs at Aspen Digital. Meta's moral compass points to profit. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Dr. Sasha O'Connell, Senior Director for Cybersecurity Programs at Aspen Digital, joins us to preview her Caveat podcast interview about "10 Years of Cybersecurity Progress & What Comes Next." Listen to Sasha and Dave's full conversation on this week's Caveat episode.  Selected Reading Critical Cisco UCCX flaw lets attackers run commands as root (Bleeping Computer) CISA plans to fire 54 employees despite court injunction (Metacurity) CISA reports active exploitation of critical vulnerability in CentOS Web Panel (Beyond Machines) Gootloader malware is back with new tricks after 7-month break (Bleeping Computer) KT accused of concealing major malware infection, faces probe over customer data breach (The Korea Times) Sandworm hackers use data wipers to disrupt Ukraine's grain sector (Bleeping Computer) ⁠China sentences 5 Myanmar scam kingpins to death ⁠(The Record) ⁠“Hackers” rig elections to IAN executive committee⁠ (Mumbai News) Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show (Reuters) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.   Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Click the post for details on this episode! Welcome back to Open House! Randy Seidman here, with another two hours of the grooviest beats. Coming to you from Australia in the midst of a six show tour, playing Sydney, Cairns, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne. Always amazing times down under! Later this month I'll be on the Mojjo Rooftop in Bangkok for a special three-hour set. Today's episode is a special one with some of my favorite recent tunes in the first hour, followed by an exclusive session with the prolific South Korean powerhouse duo, Pierre Blanche. For now, turn it up. Randy Seidman's Website Randy Seidman's SoundCloud Randy Seidman's Beatport Randy Seidman's Spotify Randy Seidman's Facebook Randy Seidman's Twitter Randy Seidman's Track List: 01. Greater Than Us - This Woman (Extended Mix) [Valiant Records] 02. Cosmicat & SS.HH.A.N.A 'Lover's Game' (Dub Mix) [Mahool] 03. Tryger - Warrior (Extended Mix) [SkyTop] 04. VOYA -_Echoes_of_Us_Extended_Mix_[Sirup_Music] 05. Alexey Sonar - Tourist (ORNICAN Extended Remix) [Intricate Records] 06. Khainz, Like Mike, Elodie Gervaise, HEREON - Under Your Spine (Extended Mix) [Tomorrowland Music] 07. Belladonna - Dust (Original Mix) [7Rituals] 08. Q.U.A.K.E, Manu Cerasa - Critical (Extended Mix) [Siona Records] 09. Q.U.A.K.E, Martin Magal - Desire for Life (Original Mix) [Astral] 10. Beki M - I Need You (Extended Mix) [HouseU] 11. Different Stage, Thomas Klipan - Red Light (Original Mix) [Braslive Records] 12. Rafa Silva - Desires (Nihil Young Extended Remix) [Perspectives Digital] 13. Flamma - Wish You Were Here (Original) [Escape Gravity] I hope you enjoyed the first hour with some of my top recent tunes. Up next is a special exclusive session with a talented techno duo out of Seoul, Pierre Blanche. With stage time at World DJ Festival, and support from heavy hitters such as Deadmau5, Carl Cox, and Markus Shultz, these boys' music has been played at parties around the world, and they were nominated for the best dance / electronic act at the 2023 Korean Popular Music Awards. With an arsenal of hits on top labels, and an imprint of their own (called Condense), Pierre Blanche is making their mark on underground dance music scene... but today they are here just for you. For the next hour, Pierre Blanche is in the mix. Pierre Blanche's Instagram Pierre Blanche's RA Pierre Blanche's Facebook Pierre Blanche's SoundCloud Pierre Blanche's Beatport Pierre Blanche's Track List: 01.⁠ ⁠Steve Angello - Hooligans (Extended Version Breaks Edit) [SIZE Records] 02. Alterboy - Let's Jack (Extended Mix) [AETERNA Records] 03. Argy, Adriatique - RACER (Extended Mix) [Afterlife Records] 04. Zerky, Adam Sellouk - Touch It (Extended Mix) [SPINNIN' DEEP] 05. Tiesto - RVN (Raven) [Misical Freedom] 06. Sarah De Warren, Charles D (USA), KASIA (ofc) - PSYCHO (Original Mix) [Drumcode] 07. Pierre Blanche - ID 08. Green Velvet, Layton Giordani - When It Kicks (Extended Mix) [MADMINDS] 09. Kos:mo - Obey to the Dancefloor (Original Mix) [1605] 10. Da Hool, Cassian, YOTTO - Love Parade (Extended Mix) [Afterlife Records] 11. Pierre Blanche - ID 12. Rafael Cerato, Wave Wave - Sound Vibrate (Original Mix) [1001 Recordings] 13. Layton Giordani, Be No Rain, GENESI (ITA) - Call You Back (Extended Mix) [MADMINDS] 14. Khainz, Mariz, KASIA (ofc) - Stop Go (Original Mix) [Tomorrowland Music] 15. Tone Depth, Wasiu, Massano - Nina (Extended Mix) [Afterlife Records] 16. Pierre Blanche- Phenomena (Extended Mix) [Condense] 17. Losless, KAS:ST - In & Out (Extended Mix) [UPPERGROUND]   Randy Seidman · Open House 249 w/Randy Seidman + Pierre Blanche [Nov. 2025]

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This week, the Lads are taking the sword to Trump's big deal with China. The South Korean talks were heralded by both sides as a breakthrough. They reached agreements on US soybean exports, the supply of rare earth minerals, and the materials used in production of the drug fentanyl. They managed to resolve the Nexperia crisis by means of a simple volte face. But in an era where trade deals tend to come and go, Andrew and Philip are picking this one out as significant. A moment where the Trumpists have had to bend the knee to the rising power, and thereby, set out the trajectory of the next decade. Is this The Sorpaso? To listen in full to this hour long special, you'll need to go to Patreon, and pay Andrew and Philip 5 £ $ €. Just google Patreon + Multipolarity.

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All Horror October is behind us, but we're diving right back into the weird and the wonderful. This week, we tackle Bugonia — the latest mind-bender from Yorgos Lanthimos — and the South Korean cult classic that inspired it, Save the Green Planet! Two films that share a premise but couldn't be more different in tone, heart, or execution. Our guest Adam Beam returns as we pair the discussion with brews from Celestial Brewing and Japas Cervejaria. It's a rare spoiler alert episode — and with these two films, trust us, you'll want to heed it.

Clever strategy or cultural misstep? Crown gift to Trump has people talking진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel기사요약: 이재명 대통령이 고대 신라 금관 복제품을 도널드 트럼프 전 미국 대통령에게 선물하자, 미국 내 ‘노 킹스' 시위와 시기 문제로 논란이 일었지만 일부는 이를 실리 외교로 옹호하며 찬반이 엇갈렸다.[1] President Lee Jae Myung presenting a gold crown to US President Donald Trump immediately sparked heated debate in both the United States and South Korea, with many expressing bewilderment at the timing and cultural implications of the gift.spark a debate: 논쟁을 촉발하다, 뜨거운 논의를 불러일으키다bewilderment: 당혹감, 혼란스러움implication: 함의, 의미[2] In online South Korean communities, opinions were divided. Some criticized the gesture as “tone-deaf” in the wake of massive “No Kings” demonstrations in the US, while others viewed it as a strategic act of pragmatic diplomacy, particularly given the high-stakes tariff negotiations then underway between the two nations.tone-deaf: 분위기·정서를 파악하지 못하는, 상황을 잘못 읽는pragmatic: 실용적인, 현실적인 접근을 하는[3] At the center of the controversy is a specially crafted replica of a gold crown excavated from the Cheonmachong Tomb in Gyeongju, believed to date to the fifth or sixth century during the ancient Silla Kingdom (57 BC-AD 935). Lee conferred the crown, along with the Order of Mugunghwa, Korea's highest honor, to Trump during their summit on Wednesday in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The original crown, unearthed in the late 1970s in Silla capital Gyeongju, has been designated as National Treasure No. 188.excavated: 발굴된, 파내어진 (고고학적 발견에서 사용)confer: (상·칭호 등을) 수여하다, 부여하다[4] The replica was crafted from approximately 1 kilogram of gold, which alone currently commands a market price of around 187 million won ($131,000).command: (특정 가격을) 얻다, 형성하다기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10605150

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In Season 6, Episode 5 of Global Taiwan Insights, Ben Sando interviews Dr. Eun A Jo, an Assistant Professor at William and Mary and expert on South Korean politics. In June this year, the Democratic Party of Korea's Lee Jae Myung was elected president, triggering speculation that South Korea would discontinue its policy of clear alignment with the United States. Before Lee took office, Seoul had been working with Tokyo and Washington on military and economic collaboration intended to deter both China and North Korea. As a non-traditional politician, Lee's policies towards Taiwan are not easy to predict, and Jo explains how we can interpret his early political decisions.

Is this the end of J-Horror, or has the legacy, inspired a new batch of directors gained new legs? Marc Canale and myself dig in to find out through the American remake boom, South Korean cinema and a wealth of fresh Japanese talent.

Folks, on this week's episode we hear about how a newspaper spoke to a different Bill de Blasio for an interview, the South Korean lawmaker caught drawing a gorilla during a parliamentary meeting, why the Bruce Springsteen movie got his hatred for mustard wrong, how a man's smart vacuum was mapping a secret map of his house, and high school students who were taught about the wrong roman emperor BUY ELI'S NEW STAND UP ALBUM HERE: https://eliyudin.bandcamp.com/album/humble-offeringOR WATCH IT HERE: https://tinyurl.com/2wwdrpjcBecome a patron for weekly bonus eps and more stuff! :⁠⁠www.patreon.com/whatatimepod⁠⁠Check out our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/whatatimetobealive⁠⁠Get one of our t-shirts, or other merch, using this link! ⁠⁠https://whatatimepod.bigcartel.com/whatatimepod.com⁠⁠Join our Discord chat here:⁠⁠discord.gg/jx7rB7J⁠Theme music by Naughty Professor⁠: ⁠https://www.naughtyprofessormusic.com/⁠@pattymo // @kathbarbadoro // @eliyudin// @whatatimepod©2025 What A Time LLC

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has visited the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports health officials in Gaza say Israel has handed over the bodies of 45 Palestinians; US Defense Secretary Hegseth visits the inter-Korean border ahead of security talks with South Korean officials; Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country has received more American-made Patriot air defense systems to help it counter Russia's daily barrages; and British police charge a man in Saturday's knife attack.

British police say a 32-year-old man is now being treated as the only suspect in a mass stabbings on a train in England on Saturday. A second man detained at the scene has been released. Also in the programme: New York is about to grab the headlines all over again - we look forward to a mayoral election for the ages on Tuesday; the Maldives brings in the world's only generational smoking ban; we speak to acclaimed South Korean author Bora Chung about her latest book, 'The Midnight Timetable'; and the wartime message in a bottle found ashore after more than 100 years.(Photo: Police met the Doncaster to London King's Cross train as it made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon. Credit: PA MEDIA)

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For this week's main podcast review, Ema Sasic, Will Mavity, and guest Ben Langford join me to discuss the latest film from Yorgos Lanthimos, "Bugonia," starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone. With a screenplay by Will Tracy, the film is an English-language remake of the 2003 South Korean film "Save the Green Planet!" by Jang Joon-hwan that had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its compelling performances, pitch-black comedic writing, and otherworldly direction from Lanthimos. What did we think of it, though? Put on your conspiracy theory hats and tune in as we discuss these elements, its themes, tone, messaging, craftsmanship, awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Yaaaaaaaaay :) Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Bugonia" is an absurdist black comedy film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos from a screenplay by Will Tracy that adapts the 2003 South Korean film "Save the Green Planet!" by Jang Joon-hwan. The film follows two young men who kidnap a powerful CEO, suspecting that she is secretly an alien who wants to destroy Earth. The film stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone. It had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and also screened at the Telluride Film Festival to positive reviews. Stone, Plemons, Lanthimos, and Tracy were all kind enough to spend time speaking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Focus Features. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, veteran KBS journalist Bong-Seung Shin shares his experience reporting from North Korea and communicating with journalists on the ground in the country. Shin first traveled to Pyongyang in 2008, crossing the demilitarized zone by air as part of a trip organized by an NGO. He describes the excitement of entering North Korea for the first time, the strict media controls he faced and the challenge of filming under constant supervision. A decade later, in 2018, Shin led KBS coverage of inter-Korean events from Seoul, coordinating live broadcasts with his team stationed in Pyongyang. He explains how they managed to send footage, the professionalism of North Korean media workers and how journalists on both sides found common ground despite political barriers. Reflecting on both trips, Shin discusses what these experiences taught him about inter-Korean relations, the divided culture of the two Koreas and his hope to one day open a KBS bureau in Pyongyang. Bong-Seung Shin is a TV journalist with South Korea's state-owned broadcaster KBS.  About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot 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. NK News subscribers can listen to this and other exclusive episodes from their preferred podcast player by accessing the private podcast feed. For more detailed instructions, please see the step-by-step guide at nknews.org/private-feed.

Winds at 185 mph pounded Jamaica with Hurricane Melissa as she sets her sights on Cuba. Did the South Korean president disrespect President Trump? Big meetings coming up between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping. Day 29 of the shutdown, and Democrats are beginning to lose the PR battle. Food stamps running out Saturday ... then the stealing starts? Troops to get paid for now. Kelsey Grammer ... a new dad at age 70. Diseased monkeys involved in a big wreck on a Mississippi interstate. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) stops any changes to daylight saving time. Meet rabbis for Zohran Mamdani! Portland, Oregon is a lost city. Mamdani has a big supporter in his race for New York City mayor. "Bang bang, you're dead liberal." 3I/ATLAS may have slowed down ... now what? 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:15 Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica! 06:01 Trump Receives Highest Honors in South Korea 12:47 The Government Shutdown Continues...Ugh 13:30 Hakeem Jeffries on the Government Shutdown 14:38 Harry Enten on Government Shutdown Polls 19:29 Agriculture Department Doesn't Have $9.2 Billion for SNAP 22:02 SNAP Recipients are Ready to Loot 27:31 US Troops will be Paid 30:27 Bill Gates Walks Back on Climate Change Rhetoric 32:02 Chewing the Fat 52:15 Daylight Savings Time VS. Standard Time 53:59 Tom Cotton BLOCKS Daylight Savings Bill 1:05:48 Don Lemon Calls Megyn Kelly Trans 1:09:47 Trans Rabbis for Zohran Mamdani 1:12:05 Was Joe Biden Ever Competent? 1:13:19 Kamala Harris on Biden Quitting the Presidential Race 1:19:26 Inside Portland TODAY! 1:27:10 Jon Stewart Sits with Zohran Mamdani 1:31:08 ICE Barbie is Back in the Headlines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Korea has been extremely repressive for a very long time. But over the last several years, the crackdowns have gotten worse. New reporting from The Economist shows how the regime is clamping down on South Korean cultural influences, strengthening its border to prevent escape, and sharply curtailing what were already limited free markets. My guest today, Patrick Foulis, calls this the “North Koreafication of North Korea,” and it comes after a period of relative easing. Patrick Foulis is the foreign editor of The Economist. We kick off by discussing the various ways in which these crackdowns are happening before having a longer conversation about why Kim Jong Un's North Korea is tightening repression — much of which has to do with its changing relationships with Russia, China, and even the United States.  

***This programme contains references to imprisonment, child abandonment and references to suicide which some listeners may find upsetting*** Since the 1950s, North Korea has been an authoritarian, isolationist state, and in practice there is no freedom of religion. Timothy Cho and his schoolteacher parents had learned to distrust and even fear Christianity. But the faith was going to play a significant role in Timothy's life. At the age of nine, Timothy returned from school, to find that his parents had fled the country, leaving him behind. So, at the age of 17, he decided to follow them, but was captured by Chinese soldiers when he crossed the border and returned to prison in North Korea. Timothy made his second attempt at escape in the same year, and this time he was successful, arriving in the city of Shanghai with a group of other North Korean refugees. The group broke into the American school in Shanghai, thinking they would get asylum that way, but the school handed them over to the Chinese police. Back in prison, feeling hopeless and fearful, Timothy met a South Korean gangster, who taught him how to pray. Timothy made a deal with God, that if God gave him his freedom, he would dedicate his life to his faith.If you are If you are affected by anything you hear in this programme, it is important to talk to someone about it and get support. You can find help by visiting the Befrienders Worldwide website: befrienders.org

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