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Kim So-yeon, Lecturer, Dept. of Central Asian Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studiestalks about the inaugural Korea–Central Asia Summit, its significance for Korea’s long-term engagement with the region, and how cooperation in critical minerals, energy, infrastructure, AI and technology can develop into concrete, mutually beneficial partnerships with each of the five Central Asian countries.

Krishna Shrestha, Professor of Global Development at the University of New South Wales talks about the devastating floods in Nepal, what they reveal about the growing climate risks facing the Himalayas, and the wider implications for climate justice, food security and vulnerable communities.

Artist Elena Gual talks about her unique painting style, focus on women, beauty and strength, and her new work inspired by her time in Korea.

Dr. Yu Ji-hoon, Director of Int’l Cooperation/ Research Fellow at Korea Institute for Defense Analyses talks about the repercussions of scaling back the U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises, as well as the dilemma surrounding dialogue with North Korea and the U.S.-South Korea alliance.

Seo Hyun-sook, Assistant Secretary-General at the Korean National Commission for UNESCO.talks about the significance of the '150th Anniversary of Kim Gu's Birth' in relation to UNESCO and the 'Cultural Powerhouse' Kim Gu dreamed of.

Kim Hyun-wook, President of Sejong Institute talks about whether Ambassador Michelle Steel can become a new bridge in U.S.–South Korea relations, and the role and challenges she faces

Tim Badman, Head of the World Heritage Programme at the International Union for Conservation of Nature talks about the importance of Korea's newly recognized UNESCO World Heritage tidal flats and the challenges of protecting them

Amin Saikal, Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Australian National University talks about the growing tensions between the United States and Iran, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, military escalation, and prospects for diplomacy.

Park Si-soo, Seoul Bureau Chief of Space Newstalks about South Korea's growing space ambitions, from its first agriculture satellite to Moon missions, satellite networks, and future launch plans.