Korea24 – 2020.03.20. (Friday)

News Briefing: Starting Sunday, South Korea is to conduct COVID-19 testing for all travelers coming into the country from Europe in an effort to battle the novel coronavirus. (Robert Koehler)

In-Depth News Analysis: Professor Yang Jun-suk helps us understand the current economic situation in the country. We'll discuss the currency swap deal made between the Bank of Korea and the U.S. Federal Reserve, the US Government’s plans for a $1,000 check for US citizens, and more.

Korea Trending with Bae Joo-yon: Reserve forces located in "Special Disaster Zones" are exempted from training, a man tied to the shocking case involving Telegram chatrooms is arrested, and BTS lands a top 10 ranking on the IFPI's list of best-selling albums worldwide for 2019.

Movie Spotlight: Film critics Jason Bechervaise and Darcy Paquet present their top choices for S.Korean romantic comedies, including My Sassy Girl(엽기적인 그녀, 2001), How To Use Guys with Secret Tips(남자사용설명서, 2013), and Someone Special(아는 여자, 2004).

Next Week from Seoul: Mark Wilson brings us stories to look out for next week, including the possible G-20 video conference.

Korea24 – 2020.03.19. (Thursday)

- News Briefing: The Korean Stock Market plunges over 8%, reaching an 11-year low. Meanwhile, South Korean President Moon Jae-in injects an emergency rescue package of 50 trillion won to help small businesses ride out the COVID-19 outbreak. (Robert Koehler)

- In-Depth News Analysis Part One: Dr. Albert Ko, Department Chair and Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, shares his insight on how the world is currently handling the novel coronavirus, and what their tactics are for the days to come.

- In-Depth News Analysis Part Two: UN Human Rights Special Rapporteur for DPRK Tomas Ojea Quintana discusses concerns over North Korea's abilities to combat COVID-19, and talks about how he believes that the country should open its borders for medical and humanitarian aid.

- Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: A teenager's death has been determined to be of general pneumonia instead of COVID-19, a third member of the South Korean National women's fencing team tests positive for the coronavirus, and a forest fire erupts and then is quelled in the northeastern part of Seoul.

- Explore Korea: Andy St. Louis shares art galleries and museums that reopen as COVID-19 cases level off throughout the country.

Korea24 – 2020.03.18. (Wednesday)

News Briefing: South Korean Stocks plummet again nearly 5%, making Wednesday's closing the lowest level since May 2010. (Rosyn Park)

In-Depth News Analysis: “Wednesday Election Watch” – Dr. Kim Byoung-joo and Shim Kyu-Seok from the Korea JoongAng Daily join the show to discuss key district battles for the general elections in regions/cities such as Daegu, North Gyeongsang Province and Gangwon Province.

Korea Trending with Bae Jooyon: The WHO warns against the use of anti-inflammatory medication, ibuprofen, to treat for COVID-19, Sungkyunkwan University considers the idea of completely moving first semester classes online, and Blue Jay's pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin is stranded in Florida due to Canada's travel restrictions.

Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh introduces us to “Winter in Sokcho” by French-Korean author Elisa Dusapin

Korea24 – 2020.03.17. (Tuesday)

- News Briefing: South Korea to tighten entry procedures for travelers from all countries, requiring everyone to go through health checks, as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread around the world (Rosyn Park)

- Touch Base in Seoul: Featuring architect Daniel Tändler, who specializes in fusion of Korean traditional hanok and modern architecture.

- In-Depth News Analysis: With the recent interest rate cuts around the world amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Rajiv Biswas, Executive Director/Asia-Pacific Chief Economist at IHS Markit and Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst for the Asia Pacific at OANDA discuss the effectiveness of these measures.

- Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: Ballerino Na Dae-han is released from the Korean National Ballet after breaking self-quarantine protocol, a baseball player tests negative for COVID-19 much to the KBO's relief, and Mamamoo's Hwa Sa(화사) collaborates with Grammy award-winner Dua Lipa.

Korea24 – 2020.03.16. (Monday)

- News Briefing : The Bank of Korea cuts the policy rate to zero-point-75 percent from one-point-25 percent, marking the first time ever for the nation's benchmark to dip below one percent. (Rosyn Park)

- In-Depth News Analysis : Author of "Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat" Bruce Daisley and Jo He-rim of the Korea Herald discuss South Korea's new "remote working" culture in efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.

- Korea Trending with Bae Joo-yon : Korean Air converts an Airbus to transport cargo, for a second time the South Korean reserves will postpone training sessions, and NCT 127 lands a top 10 ranking on the Billboard 200.

- Sports : Sports journalist Yoo Je-ho discusses the serious impact of COVID-19 on sports at the global level, as an increasing number of sporting events and leagues shut down across the globe.

Korea24 – 2020.03.13. (Friday)

- News Briefing Part One: Daniel Yoo from Yuanta Securities helps us understand what to make of the stock market plunge

- News Breifing Part Two: President Moon Jae-in presides over a special meeting with the country's finance minister and central bank chief to discuss countermeasures to the panic in domestic and global financial markets (Robert Koehler)

- In-Depth News Analysis: Professor Yang Jun-suk joins the show for Weekly Economy Review, to discuss the economic impact of the coronavirus impact.

- Korea Trending with Bae Jooyon: US President Donald Trump suggests postponing the Tokyo Olympics, four deaths are tied to the consumption of enoki mushrooms from Korea, and potatoes from Gangwon Province are selling out due to special sale.

- Movie Spotlight: Film critics Jason Bechervaise and Darcy Paquet discuss the 1965 classic “Sorrow Even Up In Heaven(저 하늘에도 슬픔이)” and new release “Lucky Chansil(찬실이는 복도 많지)”

Korea24 – 2020.03.12. (Thursday)

- News Briefing: WHO officially declares COVID-19 outbreak ‘pandemic’ and calls on countries to take urgent and aggressive action. (Robert Koehler)

- In-Depth News Analysis Part One: WHO’s declaration of pandemic and effectiveness of travel ban with Professor Adam Kamradt-Scott from the University of Sydney

- In-Depth News Analysis Part Two: Dr. Bong Young-shik and Prof. Lim Eun-jung discuss renewed tension between S.Korea and Japan, as both countries impose travel restrictions on each other.

- Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: Doosan Heavy Industries mulling partial shutdown, drive-thru testing centers opening up worldwide, and actor Tom Hanks tests positive for COVID-19

- Explore Korea: Jennifer Chang introduces some independent bookstores with various themes

Korea24 – 2020.03.11. (Wednesday)

News Briefing Part One: Update on cluster of COVID-19 cases-linked to call center in Guro District in Seoul, quarantine measures (Dr. Bryan Kim, Epidemiologist at KCDC)

News Briefing Part Two: S. Korea to begin new screening measures for incoming travelers from Italy and Iran, similar to those imposed on arrivals from China, Hong Kong and Macao. (Rosyn Park)

In-Depth News Analysis: “Wednesday Election Watch” – Professor Joseph Yi from Hanyang University and Shim Kyu-Seok from the Korea JoongAng Daily join the show to discuss satellite parties, major candidates, ex-President Park's letter, and more.

Korea Trending with Bae Jooyon: Mobile apps and web services provide real-time information on mask availability, the KBO regular season opening is postponed to April, and Big Bang prepares for a big return as the group renews its contract with YG Entertainment.

Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh introduces us to “Kwon Sun-chan and Nice People” by Lee Ki-ho

Korea24 – 2020.03.10. (Tuesday)

- News Briefing: S.Korea on edge with a cluster of at least 50 COVID-19 infections linked to a call center in Seoul (Rosyn Park)

- In-Depth News Analysis Part One: Interview with Sanghyun Park, a registered nurse volunteering at Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center (In lieu of weekly segment Touch Base in Seoul)

- In-Depth News Analysis Part Two: A deep dive into where denuclearization talks are headed with the with Professor Robert Kelly from Pusan National University and Policy Analyst Soo Kim from the RAND Corporation

- Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: An election camp member tests positive for COVID-19 after his death, global stock markets plunge over coronavirus fears leading to “Black Monday,” and Ryu Hyun-jin and Kim Kwang-hyun both have successful spring training games in Florida.

Korea24 – 2020.03.09. (Monday)

- News Briefing : President Moon stresses that the slowing down of new coronavirus infections must continue in order to stabilize epidemic. (Rosyn Park)

- In-Depth News Analysis : Professors Jae-ryong Song and Jun Byoung-chul discuss the petition on the presidential office website calling on the ‘Shincheonji’ sect to be forcibly disbanded.

- Korea Trending with Bae Joo-yon : The government's response to criticism in mask distribution, a new app that provides data of COVID-19 cases in South Gyeongsang Province, and UFC fighter Brian Ortega’s attack on rapper/music producer Jay Park.

- Sports : Sports journalist Yoo Je-ho discusses COVID-19 outbreak leading to no professional sports events in Korea, MLB’s Ryu Hyun-jin and Kim Kwang-hyun to make spring training starts, and golfer Im Sung-jae’s performance at the latest PGA tour.