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GMS Focus

Arirang Radio
United States
South Korea
China
Donald Trump
Korea
Korean Economy
North Korea
Russia
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Inflation
NATO
Democratic Party
Hankuk University Of Foreign Studies
Japan
Trump Administration
Ukraine
People Power Party
Iran
Lee Jae-Myung
Korean National Pension

GMS FOCUS is a weekly segment on ARIRANG RADIO's morning news magazine show GOOD MORNING SEOUL that addresses complicated current event stories in and outside of Korea. Join our host Lina Kwon and guest Morten Larsen as they dive into questions surrounding cultural heritage, ideologies, trade wars, the global fight for a greener future, etc. We'll provide the context so you can get a better unders... more

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Dr. 유지훈, a research fellow at the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses will talk about the changing NATO and South Korea’s security strategy.

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Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about British politics and the outlook for the next prime minister in light of Keir Starmer’s resignation.

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Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about South Korea on the G7 stage- the achievements and challenges in summit diplomacy.

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Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about Jimmy Lai, the billionaire businessman who has become a symbol of democracy

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Recent Guests

Dr. Yoo Ji-hoon
Research fellow at the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses
Korea Institute for Defense Analyses
Episode: NATO-Korea Security Strategy
Paik Seung-hoon
Principal Researcher, Institute of Middle East Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Episode: Paik Seung-hoon (HUFS)
Professor Kim So-young
Professor at Nagoya University of Commerce & Business
Nagoya University of Commerce & Business
Episode: China-Japan Conflict
Baek Seung-hun
Principal researcher at the Institute of Middle East Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Institute of Middle East Studies
Episode: U.S. Attack on Iran
Professor Yun Sun-Jin
Dean of the Graduate School of Environmental Studies at Seoul National University
Seoul National University
Episode: Election Week Special-5. Environmental Policy
Lee Jae-myeong
Newly elected president focusing on environmental policies
Episode: Election Week Special-5. Environmental Policy
Choi Hyun Sun
Professor of Public Administration at Myeongji University
Myeongji University
Episode: Election Week Special-4. Social Policy
Choi Soo-won
Research fellow at the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses
Korea Institute for Defense Analyses
Episode: Election Week Special-3. National Defense
Kim Byung-joo
Professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Episode: The German election and the European right

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Lina Kwon
Host of Good Morning Seoul and GMS Focus on ARIRANG RADIO's morning news program, providing geopolitical context and analysis.

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NATO-Korea Security Strategy
Q: What is the significance of South Korea's participation in this year's NATO summit?
Dr. Yoo explains that Korea's attendance marks a shift toward a more strategic and institutionalized relationship with NATO, elevating Seoul from a diplomatic participant to a security partner, while keeping the alliance's core deterrence anchored to the U.S.
June 3rd Local Election
Q: Beyond the electoral impact, what should we watch for in the e-government moving forward?
Expect closer alignment between central and local governments, with more coordinated execution of large-scale projects like infrastructure and energy development. The administration will likely push for policies that leverage the capital market to support growth, while also attempting to portray itself as unifying the country, though political polarization may complicate this narrative.
June 3rd Local Election
Q: What are your thoughts on the results of those races, Seoul, Busan, and Gyeongnam?
The Seoul race was a narrow, symbolic setback for the ruling party, showing the city remains competitive and capable of shifting power, while Busan demonstrated that conservatives can't automatically assume dominance there. The overall picture suggests a delicate balance and a need for centrist leadership to maintain momentum across Korea, with regional results signaling both opportunities and risks for national policy implementation.
South Korea and G7
Q: How does invitation to the G7 work and what does Korea's repeated invitations signify?
He explains that invitations are initiated by the host country and require consensus among other G7 members; Korea's recurrent invitations signal its growing influence, capability, and the perception of it as a meaningful partner in addressing global issues like supply chains, AI governance, and regional stability.
South Korea and G7
Q: What should we particularly note in President Lee's multilateral summit diplomacy at the G7 this time, Professor Kim?
Professor Kim emphasizes Korea's active engagement across multilateral forums and bilateral channels, highlighting how Seoul uses G7 summits to project its status as a major economy and a bridging actor, while expanding security and economic cooperation with partners like the EU and Canada.

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GMS Focus offers concise, expert-led context on complex global events with a heavy emphasis on geopolitics, energy security, and international diplomacy as it relates to Korea. Episodes frequently feature a regular geopolitical analyst who provides historical background and strategic framing, alongside guests who are professors or senior researchers in international relations, security studies, or area studies. Topics span US-China dynamics, Middle East tensions, European security, Korea's alliances, energy markets, and nuclear nonproliferation, often tying these global developments back to Korean policy and business implications. The format blends explainers with scenario planning and policy-oriented takeaways, making it useful for listene... more

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