ZOOM-IN Arirang Radio Podcasts

The vast economic potential of Africa, with its young population and rich natural resources, and the high anticipation in Korea for the upcoming South Korea-Africa summit to catalyze mutual growth and prosperity.

The global shockwaves following the abrupt death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, the divided reactions within Iran, and the implications for the country's future and the wider Middle East.

The National Assembly's pension reform committee concluding that most South Koreans prefer a 'pay more, get more' pension system, and the ongoing clashes between ruling and opposition parties despite clear public support for this approach.

The government's ambitious 'mega city project' connecting major cities across non-capital regions, aiming to enhance connectivity and accessibility in provinces spanning from Gangwon and Chungcheong to Jeolla and Gyeongsang, with a focus on promoting balanced regional development; meanwhile, in the capital city, preparations are underway to develop select areas into a vast hub for international commerce and to create unprecedented urban attractions.

Children's Day in Korea, dedicated to children's rights and well-being, and explore how effective communication with children can nurture kindness, creativity, and confidence.

South Korea's demographic shift towards increased immigration to counter a labor shortage, with projections indicating that within 20 years, one in ten of the working population will be a migrant worker, highlighting both the potential benefits and challenges for this historically homogeneous country.