Korea24 – 2020.04.17. (Friday)

News Briefing: South Korea reported 22 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, the fifth straight day in which the country reported fewer than 30 new cases. (Robert Koehler)

In-Depth News Analysis(Weekly Economy Review): Professor Yang Jun-suk from the Catholic University of Korea discusses the grim IMF forecast for both the global economy and South Korea amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He also talks about the impact of the outbreak on the nation's dismal employment figures.

Korea Trending with Bae Joo-yon: A South Korean government working-level group assists in COVID-19 vaccine and treatment development; the antiviral medicine, remdesivir, proves effective against novel coronavirus infections and the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) is set to resume its 2020 tour next month.

Movie Spotlight: Film critics Jason Bechervaise and Darcy Paquet present their top choices for South Korean political thrillers including "Inside Men"(내부자들), "The King"(더 킹) and "1987: When the Day Comes"

Next Week from Seoul: Mark Wilson-Choi brings us stories to look out for the following week, including the President's emergency economic council meeting that plans to focus on employment protection amid COVID-19.

Korea24 – 2020.04.16. (Thursday)

News Briefing: The ruling Democratic Party clinched a landslide victory in the general elections, securing a three-fifth parliamentary majority. (Robert Koehler)

- In-Depth News Analysis: Professor Joseph Yi and Professor Kim Byeoung-joo cover the results of the 21st general elections that saw a huge victory for the ruling Democratic Party, and discuss the future of S.Korean politics.

- Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: Police reveal the identity of an accomplice of Cho Joo-bin in the so-called Baksabang chat room case, South Korean volleyball star Kim Yeon-koung returns to South Korea due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Cannes Film Festival is delayed a second time.

- Explore Korea: Andy St. Louis from Seoul Art Friend shares a new generation of young South Korean artists through exhibitions held at the Platform-L Contemporary Art Center and the Kumho Museum of Art.

- Morning Edition Preview: Mark Wilson-Choi introduces us to articles on a South Korean biologist’s annual trip into Antarctica, and on the OPAL(Older People with Active Lifestyles) generation, breaking away from traditional standards of people their age.

Korea24 – 2020.04.15. (Wednesday)

News Briefing: South Korea carries out its general elections amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Robert Koehler)

In-Depth News Analysis: Shim Kyu-Seok from the Korea JoongAng Daily is joined by Professor Joseph Yi and Professor Kim Byeoung-joo. They give the full breakdown of the exit poll results, along with their overall analysis.

Korea Trending with Bae Jooyon: A misplaced seal meant to secure ballot boxes for the general elections is found and raises suspicions, a recent imported case of COVID-19 raises questions about self-quarantine exemptions and a nurse is in the front-lines as New York City battles the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh introduces us to the autobiographical novel “외딴방” (The Girl Who Wrote Loneliness) by award-winning writer Shin Kyung-sook.

Korea24 – 2020.04.14. (Tuesday)

- News Briefing: South Koreans prepare to vote for the general elections amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Rosyn Park)

- In-Depth News Analysis: Professor Brian Myers of Dongseo University and Dr. Simone Chun of the Korea Policy Institute join the show to discuss what Wednesday's general elections could mean for South Korea's foreign and inter-Korean policies.

- Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: Social distancing may shift into a new type of "daily life quarantine system," business owners in Daegu file a civil lawsuit against the Shincheonji religious sect and South Korean-produced COVID-19 test kits are headed to the US.

- Touch Base in Seoul: Alexander Bae, co-founder of "COVID Translate," joins the show to discuss his project that translated the KCDC's response guidelines for local governments.

Korea24 – 2020.04.13. (Monday)

- News Briefing : The ruling Democratic Party’ and the main opposition United Future Party are making last-ditch efforts to win voter support mere days before the April 15 general elections. (Rosyn Park)

- In-Depth News Analysis Part 1: Professor Ki Moran(기모란) from the National Cancer Center's Department of Cancer Control and Population Health discusses whether we can ease back from the practice of social distancing as the number of COVID-19 cases drops and the government plans to discuss the introduction of a 'daily life quarantine system(생활방역)' later this week.

- In-Depth News Analysis Part 2: Dr. Chung Chan-Seung(정찬승), of the Korean Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, discusses a recent survey conducted by the organization that found that 2 out of 10 South Koreans felt severe anxiety amid the coronavirus pandemic.

- Korea Trending with Bae Joo-yon: People take selfies to prove that they have voted for the general elections, a man is arrested after repeatedly breaking mandatory self-isolation, and U2's Bono personally asks for support from South Korean President Moon Jae-in to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

- Sports: K League 1 striker Dejan Damjanović of Daegu FC talks about the postponement of the 2020 season due to the novel coronavirus, how it has affected training, and the squad's mood amid the recent pandemic.

Korea24 – 2020.04.10. (Friday)

News Briefing: On Friday, early voting for the April 15 general elections began, as eligible voters may cast their ballots between 6AM-6PM on both Friday and Saturday. (Robert Koehler)

In-Depth News Analysis(Weekly Economy Review): Professor Yang Jun-suk from the Catholic University of Korea discusses details surrounding South Korea's alarming national debt. We also talk about the Bank of Korea's forecast that even a 1% growth may be difficult to achieve post-pandemic. We also learn about the World Trade Organization's forecast of a huge fall in global trade.

Korea Trending with Bae Joo-yon: Cho Joo-bin(조주빈), the central figure in the N-Room case, may have recruited accomplices on the dark web, rumors of resignation surround U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris and an off-duty detective cracks the case in an attempted "voice phishing" crime.

Movie Spotlight: Film critics Jason Bechervaise and Darcy Paquet present their top choices for South Korean trial and courtroom films, including Unbowed (부러진 화살), Silenced (도가니), and The Attorney(변호인).

Next Week from Seoul: Mark Wilson-Choi brings us stories to look out for the following week, especially in-depth details about next Wednesday's general elections.

Korea24 – 2020.04.09. (Thursday)

News Briefing: On Thursday, Satellite parties created by the ruling Democratic Party and the main opposition United Future Party clashed during a debate on foreign and inter-Korean policy issues. (Robert Koehler)

- In-Depth News Analysis Part One: Seoul-based science journalist Mark Zastrow joins the show to discuss the contract tracing method used by the South Korean government and issues surrounding the use of wristbands for people in self-isolation, an idea the government is currently mulling.

- In-Depth News Analysis Part Two: Hilal Elver, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, discusses economic damages and food shortages the coronavirus pandemic might bring to countries under unilateral economic sanctions.

- Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: Small business owners struggle to obtain loans amid the coronavirus pandemic, Chinese-made COVID-19 test kits are deemed ineffective in the UK, and fields of Jeju canola flowers are plowed under in an effort to enforce social distancing.

- Explore Korea: With the government extending its social distancing campaign, travel expert Jennifer Chang introduces ways we can enjoy live performances from home, also known as #안방1열.

Korea24 – 2020.04.08. (Wednesday)

News Briefing: South Korea will temporarily suspend visa-free entry or visa waiver programs on countries that are currently imposing entry bans on South Korea amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Rosyn Park)

In-Depth News Analysis: “Wednesday Election Watch”– Shim Kyu-Seok from the Korea JoongAng Daily is joined by law professors Kim Kee-chang of Korea University and Song Se-ryun of Kyung-hee University. They focus on the Seoul Metropolitan area and discuss key issues and candidates for the upcoming April 15 general elections, just a week away.

Korea Trending with Bae Jooyon: South Korea has been receiving requests to donate and export daily necessities around the world as many countries have fallen victim to panic buying, and a televised election debate featuring South Korea's minor parties draws attention as some pledges and promises are quite unique.

Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh introduces us to the novel “소년이 온다” (Human Acts) by Han Kang and translated by Deborah Smith.

Korea24 – 2020.04.07. (Tuesday)

- News Briefing: The number of COVID-19 cases in South Korea has remained below 50 for the second straight day, due to the South Korean government’s proactive efforts to contain the spread of the virus. The government is also considering the use of electronic wristbands to prevent people from breaking self-isolation rules amid the pandemic. (Rosyn Park)

- In-Depth News Analysis Part 1: Dr. Kee Park from the Department of Global Health and Social Change at Harvard Medical School and Dr. Simone Chun of the Korean Peace Network discuss North Korea’s current stance on not having a single case of COVID-19 and how the nation’s weak healthcare system requires outside medical and humanitarian access.

- In-Depth News Analysis Part 2: Dr. Kylie Wagstaff, a senior research fellow of the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute will talk about how research, headed by her, led to the recent discovery that ivermectin can kill SARS-CoV-2 within 48 hours.

- Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: Sweden changes its stance on COVID-19 response, South Koreans are having a hard time returning home from Australia and New Zealand, and students are dissatisfied with how certain online courses are being conducted.

- Touch Base in Seoul: Featuring environmental photographer and film producer Chris Jordan. He will share his journey from corporate lawyer to world-renowned artist. He’ll discuss how his work raises environmental awareness and what lessons the world can learn from its response to COVID-19.

Korea24 – 2020.04.06. (Monday)

- News Briefing : On Monday, the ruling Democratic Party’s campaign chief Lee Nak-yon(이낙연) and the main opposition United Future Party’s Chair Hwang Kyo-ahn(황교안) have their first policy debate ahead of the April 15 general elections. (Rosyn Park)

- In-Depth News Analysis: UNICEF Regional Adviser Dr. Samuel Godfrey and Deputy Chief of KOICA's Kenyan operations Han Yun-jung(한윤정) discuss the situation in Africa as COVID-19 spreads across the continent. They will talk about Africa's medical preparedness and how the water and hygiene situation can affect the response to the pandemic.

- Korea Trending with Bae Joo-yon: A Japanese newspaper praises South Korea's COVID-19 response, a youth housing program faces criticism, and a Seoul court rules against a choreographer who has been accused of sexual harassment.

- Sports: Korean Basketball League(KBL) star Jeon Tae-poong (전태풍) joins us to talk about his eleven-year career, from being picked in the 2009 KBL Ethnic Draft up to his retirement this year. He'll also share his thoughts on the KBL's season being cut short due to COVID-19.