Korea 24 - 2022.05.20
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Korea24 – 2022.05.20. (Friday)<br /> <br /> News Briefing: US President Joe Biden has arrived in Seoul for his first trip to South Korea as President. He will be staying for three day and hold his first summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday. (Tom MCCARTHY)<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis: In President Yoon Suk Yeol’s first summit with US President Joe Biden there promises to be much on the agenda. North Korea’s nuclear threat and the widespread COVID-19 outbreak in the regime is set to be a key topic. They are also expected to discuss supply chain issues and economic security. The US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), which South Korea has now agreed to join, is also set to feature. To help us preview the summit in a special in-depth, Professor Kim Hyun-wook from the Korea National Diplomatic Academy joins us on the line.<br /> <br /> Korea Trending with Walter Lee:<br /> 1. Sri Lanka has defaulted on its debts for the first time, due to effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and soaring inflation. (스리랑카, 건국 후 첫 디폴트 선언)<br /> 2. First Lady Kim Keon-hee is said to be considering making her first formal public appearance since President Yoon’s inauguration at a concert on Sunday. (김건희 여사, 靑에서 열리는 '열린 음악회' 관람 검토)<br /> 3. High jump star Woo Sang-hyeok received a hero’s welcome on his return to South Korea, after becoming the first Korean to capture a Diamond League title last Friday. ('2ｍ40 세계선수권 우승' 우상혁 금의환향)<br /> <br /> Movie Spotlight: In welcome news for the local film industry, a major Korean commercial release has finally hit cinemas. "The Roundup (범죄도시2)" starring Ma Dong-seok, aka Don Lee, was released on Wednesday. Film Critic Jason Bechervaise joins us to review this sequel to the 2017 sleeper-hit "The Outlaws (범죄도시)”. He will also review the US drama "Mass (매스)” starring Jason Isaacs.<br /> <br /> Next Week From Seoul with Richard Larkin:<br /> - A memorial service comme
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Korea 24 - 2022.05.20
Altaf Sugat