Korea24 – 2020.04.03. (Friday)

News Briefing: South Korea reports over 10,000 confirmed coronavirus cases so far, as the global number of COVID-19 infections surpasses one million. (Robert Koehler)

In-Depth News Analysis(Weekly Economy Review): Professor Yang Jun-suk from the Catholic University of Korea discusses the South Korean government's emergency disaster relief fund guidelines announced today and the nation's consumer prices that rose for the third week in a row amid COVID-19.

Korea Trending with Bae Joo-yon: Digital sex crimes involving fabricated photos are revealed, over a dozen South Korean fighter pilots are caught drinking while on standby, and the country's farmers struggle as schools open classes online.

Movie Spotlight: Film critics Jason Bechervaise and Darcy Paquet present their top choices for South Korean gangster films, including Bittersweet Life(달콤한 인생), Green Fish (초록 물고기), and A Dirty Carnival(비열한 거리).

Next Week from Seoul: Mark Wilson-Choi brings us stories to look out for next week, including the upcoming economic emergency meeting that will focus on the issue of job measures.

Korea24 – 2020.04.02. (Thursday)

- News Briefing: The WHO chief has expressed deep concern, as the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide approaches one million. (Robert Koehler)

- In-Depth News Analysis Part One: WHO International Health Regulation Emergency Committee member Dr. Jee Young-mee (지영미) shares her thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic, and also talks about a possible treatment for the virus that involves the use of blood plasma.

- In-Depth News Analysis Part Two: Andrew Jeong of the Wall Street Journal discusses the latest SMA talks, where both the US and South Korea stand on the subject and what will happen with USFK's South Korean staff on furlough.

- Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: New details are released about the Gyeonggi Disaster Basic Income Payment plan, parents are under financial strain as they pay for unoccupied dorms and flats for university students, and there is a family dispute over the estate of the late Goo Hara (구하라).

- Explore Korea: Andy St. Louis shares the exhibition "Bottomless Bag(물체주머니)" by graphic designer Na Kim(김영나) to be held at the Buk-Seoul Museum of Art, a branch of the Seoul Museum of Art.

Korea24 – 2020.04.01. (Wednesday)

News Briefing Part 1: Dr. Brian Kim from the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discusses the mandatory two-week quarantine enforced upon all incoming arrivals into South Korea.

News Briefing Part 2: South Korea and the United States are close to finalizing the defense cost-sharing agreement, while thousands of USFK's Korean staff are furloughed on Wednesday. (Rosyn Park)

In-Depth News Analysis: “Wednesday Election Watch”– Shim Kyu-Seok from the Korea JoongAng Daily is joined by Prof. Sharon Yoon of Ewha Women’s University, and they focus on the Chungcheong and Gangwon provinces.

Korea Trending with Bae Jooyon: US President Donald Trump gives a press conference on the United States’ progress in COVID-19 testing, South Korean dairy product manufacturer Binggrae(빙그레) aquires Haitai(해태) Icecream, and an actor of the acclaimed “Phantom of the Opera” tests positive of the novel coronavirus in South Korea.

Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh introduces us to the graphic novel “마당씨의 식탁” (Umma’s Table) by Hong Yeon-sik and translated by Janet Hong.

Korea24 – 2020.03.31. (Tuesday)

- News Briefing: Schools in South Korea will remain closed indefinitely, but online classes will open from April 9 amid coronavirus concerns, and the college entrance exams have been postponed by two weeks. (Rosyn Park)

- In-Depth News Analysis: Prof. Kim Lee-kyung(김이경) from Chung-Ang University and An Miri(안미리) from Hanyang University discuss the South Korean government's decision to start open online classes for students, and will share what to expect from the massive educational shift to online.

- Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: Sanctions are lifted from Jin Air after twenty months, a judge is removed from a trial related to the 'Nth room' case, and the Tokyo Olympics officially postponed its opening date to the summer of 2021

- Touch Base in Seoul: Featuring Chai Kim of the popular South Korean MMA Youtube channel 차도르, he shares his journey from his career in law to media. He discusses why he made the move, and why South Korean MMA athletes need better representation in the world of mixed martial arts.

Korea24 – 2020.03.30. (Monday)

- News Briefing : The South Korean Government will grant "emergency disaster relief money" as a one-off stimulus package to 70% of South Korean households to help with the economic impact of COVID-19. (Robert Koehler)

- In-Depth News Analysis Part 1: Dr. Shaun Roache, Chief Economist for the Asia & Pacific region at S&P is with us to talk about the effectiveness of the South Korean Government's newly announced plan, and how it could shape the future of the nation's economy.

- In-Depth News Analysis Part 2: Dr. Dougal Sutherland the Clinical Practice Manager at the Victoria University of Wellington discusses the psychological effects of the coronavirus. He'll discuss topics such as as the "Corona Blues" and the effects of the recent pandemic on our mental health.

- Korea Trending with Bae Joo-yon : The South Korean Foreign Ministry addresses criticism surrounding FDA approvals for three types of COVID19 tests, people rush online to purchase squid at low prices, and Sohn Mina(손미나) makes an appearance on the popular Spanish TV program, Espejo Público.

- Sports : SK Wyverns player Jamie Romak discusses how COVID19 is affecting his team's training and talks about the overall mood of the squad as the season has been delayed past April 20th.

Last updated : 2020.03.27 Korea 24 is a daily current affairs show that covers all the biggest stories coming out of South Korea. Every weekday, Korea 24 brings you the latest news updates, as well as in-depth analysis on the most important issues with experts and special guests, providing comprehensive insight into the events on the peninsula.

Korea24 – 2020.03.26. (Thursday)

- News Briefing: For the second day in a row, South Korea has reported more imported cases of COVID-19 than domestic infections on Thursday. (Robert Koehler)

- In-Depth News Analysis Part One: Dr. Yoon Jeong-sook(윤정숙), Director of International Cooperation Division at the Korean Institute of Criminology goes in depth to discuss the shocking case of the Telegram sex crime ring. She helps us try to understand what is going through the minds of both the victims and perpetrators.

- In-Depth News Analysis Part Two: Dr. Krutika Kuppalli explains what “social distancing” really is, why it helps, and gives us tips on how to make the most of keeping distance from others.

- Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: The 10th anniversary of the sinking of the South Korean warship Cheonan (천안함) is commemorated on Thursday, seven new trekking trails are planned to be installed along the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), and nationwide warnings for Japanese encephalitis are sent out two weeks earlier than last year.

- Explore Korea: Jennifer Chang shares what many South Koreans are doing from within their homes to occupy their time, including making dalgona coffee(달고나커피), as the practice of “social distancing” is in full-force across the nation.

Korea24 – 2020.03.25. (Wednesday)

News Briefing Part 1: Through a phone call with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, US President Donald Trump is said to have requested medical equipment support, including COVID-19 testing kits. (Rosyn Park)

News Briefing Part 2: The Tokyo 2020 Olympics have officially been postponed to next year. We find out all the details surrounding the postponement, including the fates of the qualifying South Korean athletes and the rest of the world’s response. (Aaron Bauer)

In-Depth News Analysis: “Wednesday Election Watch”– Shim Kyu-Seok from the Korea JoongAng Daily discusses the upcoming general elections and focuses on key regions throughout the peninsula. He is joined by Prof. Choi Eun-jung, and they discuss the Jeolla region’s significance and candidates to look out for.

Korea Trending with Bae Jooyon: A death in China is caused by a hantavirus infection, the new “Min-sik(민식) law” seeks to punish those responsible for accidents in school zones, and BTS remains high up on the ranks of the Billboard 200.

Korea Book Club: Anton Hur introduces us to the short story collection “일의 기쁨과 슬픔” (The Joys and Sorrows of Work) by Jang Ryu-jin(장류진)

Korea24 – 2020.03.24. (Tuesday)

- News Briefing: President Moon Jae-in released a massive 100-trilliion-won rescue package that aims to help struggling businesses and stabilize the domestic economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Rosyn Park)

- In-Depth News Analysis Part 1: Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Spencer Shorte of Institut Pasteur Korea teaches us about the substance ciclesonide(시클레소니드), and its possible effects on COVID-19.

- In-Depth News Analysis Part 2: Atty. Park Young-ah of the GongGam(공감) Human Rights Law Foundation helps us learn about a recent survey that revealed that the majority of foreign settlers in South Korea feel that racial discrimination still exists in the nation.

- Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: The Gyeonggi(경기) Provincial Government provides its residences economic support through an emergency economic measure, a rebate for energy efficient electronic purchases is created to promote poor domestic demand due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, and a curious incident known as the 'Ulsan Terminator' occurs in Samsandong(삼산동), Ulsan(울산).

- Touch Base in Seoul: Featuring New York Times best-selling author Jenny Han. We'll talk about the conception of the "To All the Boys" trilogy, and we will also delve onto the mind of Jenny Han to learn who she is as a writer, a creator and as an Asian American.

Korea24 – 2020.03.23. (Monday)

- News Briefing : While speaking to the Japanese Parliament on Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hinted at the possibility of delaying the Olympic and Paralympic Games if they are too difficult to host in their entirety. (Rosyn Park)

- In-Depth News Analysis : Economics Professor Kim Sung-hyun (김성현) from Sungkyunkwan (성균관) University and Professor Lee Seung-yoon (이승윤) from the School of Social Welfare at Chung-Ang (중앙) University help us learn about the "Disaster Basic Income," a plan that is meant to help citizens cope with the COVID-19 outbreak.

- Korea Trending with Bae Joo-yon : South Korea's top companies start a new recruitment tactic in effort to reduce physical contact, the once delayed premiere of "Time to Hunt"(사냥의시간) will release to the world via Netflix, and Fly to the Sky member Hwanhee is booked without detention due to driving under the influence.

- Sports : Sports journalist Yoo Jee-ho discusses the International Olympic Committee's currents plans for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. We'll also talk about the discussions to be held with the Korean Basketball League and the KBO League in regards to schedule changes amid COVID-19. Finally, we'll learn about the V-League(V리그) officially cutting its season short, the first in its history.