Korea 24 - 2022.01.25 - a podcast by KBS WORLD Radio

Korea24 – 2022.01.25. (Tuesday)



News Briefing: North Korea has reportedly launched two unidentified projectiles into the East Sea Tuesday morning, in its fifth show of force for the year. According to multiple military sources, the Joint Chiefs of Staff is currently carrying out further analysis of what are presumed to be cruise missiles, which would not violate UN Security Council resolutions. (Eunice Kim)



In-Depth News Analysis: The South Korean economy grew by four percent in 2021, according to preliminary data from the Bank of Korea. It marked the highest growth since 2010. This led the finance minister Hong Nam-ki to say that this showed the nation's strength and ability to withstand a crisis. To take a closer look at the numbers, economics Professor Yang Junsok from the Catholic University of Korea joins us in the studio.



Korea Trending with Jenny Suh:

1. In news surrounding the deadly construction accident in Gwangju earlier this month, police have found that key support beams had been removed before concrete was poured onto the 39th floor where the collapse started. (?? ???? ‘??? ??’? ???···?? “???? ??”)

2. Reality TV star and influencer Song Ji-ah, aka Freezia, has issued a video apology and suspended her activities amid controversy over wearing fake luxury goods. (???(????) ?? ??)

3. Data from a convenience store brand shows that during the major holidays, sales of hwatu cards increase by over 400% in residential areas. ("?? ??? ???"…? ??? ???? ???? ??? ??)



Touch Base In Seoul: Dr. Paul Kim is the Chief Technology Officer and Associate Dean at The Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, and a leading figure in education technology. He is also the founder of a global non-profit, ‘Seeds of Empowerment’, helping communities in developing nations through education. He joins us this week to tell us about how his story and his new book, ‘????? (Re:learn)’.



Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi:

- In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Jon Dunbar writes about “Women Rock!”, a performance showcase in Seoul that will raise funds for single mothers on Saturday.

- In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Choi Jae-hee writes about a controversial campaign that asks you “How is your belly doing?”

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