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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 understanding of the wider scope of the story. Don't miss out!

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Korea-Poland Summit

2026/04/20

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the future of bilateral cooperation following the South Korea-Poland summit.

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Talks

2026/04/13

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the results and repercussions of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks.

Trump NATO Withdrawal

2026/04/06

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the possibility of Trump withdrawing from NATO and the resulting debate on the reorganization of the global security order.

US-Iran and Korea's Position

2026/03/30

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about South Korea’s diplomatic and security strategy amid the prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict.

Takaichi US Visit

2026/03/23

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the Outcomes of Takaichi’s visit to the U.S., the implications of the delay in the U.S.-China Summit, and South Korea’s stance amid the complex situation.

Hormuz Troop Demands

2026/03/16

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about South Korea’s decision amid U.S. trade pressure and demands to send troops to the Hormuz Strait.

China's Two Sessions

2026/03/09

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about key agendas of China's two sessions that began last week and interests in the Iran war.

U.S. Attack on Iran

2026/03/02

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the background and development of the U.S. attack on Iran, and the future of the Middle East.

Supreme Court on Trump Tariffs

2026/02/23

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about U.S. supreme court's invalidation of Trump tariffs: scope of application, Trump's backlash, and South Korea's response.

Nuclear Competition

2026/02/09

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the last US-Russia nuclear arms reduction treaty expiring and our role and task amid concerns over nuclear competition.

Trump and America Passing

2026/02/02

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about Trump's first year of rampage and the reshaping of the international order through “America Passing”.

1 Year of Trump 2.0

2026/01/26

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about 1 year of 'Trump 2.0' and how shifts in traditional ROK-US relations impact security and the economy.

Korea's Summit with China and Japan

2026/01/19

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the achievements and significance of the consecutive Korea–China and Korea–Japan summit meetings.

Trump, Greenland and Europe

2026/01/12

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the true intent behind Trump wanting to annex Greeland and Europe's reaction.

Korea-China Summit

2026/01/05

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about President Lee's visit to China and Korea's position with the Taiwan conflict, as well as the latest on US' removal of Venezuela's president Maduro.