ZOOM-IN

Jason Bechervaise, film critic and Assistant Professor at Hanyang University and film critic Pierce Conran.

The 29th Busan International Film Festival, Asia's largest, featuring over 200 films from 60+ countries and exploring shifting trends in the film industry, including how audiences experience movies.

Andrew Yeo, a senior fellow and the SK-Korea Foundation Chair at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Asia Policy Studies.

The unpredictability of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, now less than 40 days away, and explore the implications of a potential Kamala Harris presidency for South Korea, following last week's analysis of a possible Trump return.

How the upcoming U.S. presidential election, with a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, could impact South Korea's security and economic future, especially regarding North Korea and the global economy.

Dr. Jacquelyn Schneider, the Hoover Institution’s director of war gaming and crisis simulation.

The current state of AI use in the military and discuss ways to ensure responsible global use of the advanced technology.

The spread of deepfake pornography, including viral cases involving Taylor Swift and the growing issue in South Korea, where authorities are intensifying efforts to combat digital sex crimes amid a rapidly evolving threat.

Charles La Shure, who has played a pivotal role in bridging cultures by translating Korean literature into English and contributing to its global appreciation.

The ongoing medical strike in Korea, now in its sixth month, and the broader legal issues surrounding medical reform amid escalating tensions between the government and physicians.

The complex relationship between South Korea and Japan, highlighting key historical disputes and anti-Japanese sentiment, while examining President Yoon Suk-yeol's efforts to improve ties and the future prospects for Korea-U.S.-Japan trilateral cooperation.

The escalating tensions in the Middle East following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, the potential for a full-scale war, and the implications for US involvement and regional stability.

South Korea's rapid move into a 'super-aged society,' with seniors now making up 19.5% of the population, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to address these demographic challenges.