Join us every other Friday, as we interview movers and shakers in their respective fields making a difference in the world. From authors to scientists and musicians, you’ll never know who we have up next!

Soo-jin Lee, a consumer trend expert from Seoul National University and co-author of the popular annual series "Trend Korea" shares 2022 trend predictions. 

Hee-eun Lee, Associate Dean and Professor of Law at Handong International Law School, discusses the top 5 issues that South Korea faced in the year 2021: supply chain crisis, Nuri-ho, election, housing prices, cryptocurrency.

Frank Smith, a Seoul-based freelance multimedia journalist and Yonsei University adjunct lecturer, discusses the future of North Korea under Kim Jong-un’s regime with this year marking the 10th anniversary of his ruling. 

Sang-keun Yoo,  a media studies expert and a visiting lecturer at the University of California-Riverside, discusses the three global giant OTT platforms competing for a pie in the Korean market and the future of media consumption.

Professor James Clay Moltz is from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and author of several books on space, including "The Politics of Space Security," "Crowded Orbits," and "Asia's Space Race." He discusses the implication of Korea's Nuri launching, KPS Project, and the importance of space exploration.

Today we'll connect with Associate Professor Ji-eun Kiaer who teaches Oriental Studies at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Professor Kiaer is part of the decision-making committee that decided to add 26 words of Korean origin to the Oxford English Dictionary and she joins us to give us more insight into the decision. Tune in for more!

Today we'll connect with Swedish visual artist and photographer Erik Johansson, who is best known for creating surreal images by recombining photographs and other materials. He'll talk about numerous topics including his career and ongoing exhibition in Seoul. Tune in!

Today we'll connect with Mr. Park Si-soo, the Seoul correspondent for SpaceNews. Mr. Park will give us the latest regarding South Korea's space endeavors and the technology that powers our space mission. Don't miss out on this special interview! 

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of South Korea becoming a member of the United Nations, we're joined by Park Jang-ho, the Deputy Director-General for International Organizations Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Park discusses the significance of the milestone and the future of South Korea's role in the UN. Don't miss out!

Today we're joined by Washington, D.C-based attorney S. Nathan Park, who has written extensively about the refugee issue for publications including The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Park will discuss the current refugee situation in Afghanistan, how it affects South Korea, and much more. Tune in!