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Join us every 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!
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Sharon Yoon, Associate Prof. of Korean Studies at Univ. of Notre Dame
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.
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Naweed Syed, Prof. of Cell Biology & Anatomy at the Univ. of Calgary
Advancements in brain chip technology, which recently captured global attention as researchers demonstrated a patient moving a computer cursor using a device implanted in the brain, highlighting the longstanding history of brain chip research and its significant breakthroughs over the years.
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Sarah Shalaby, Korean Palace and Traditional Heritage Enthusiasts
Sarah Shalaby, a foreigner from France who is taking her love of ancient Korean palaces and traditional heritage sites to the next level amidst the delightful spring weather that's enticing people outdoors.
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Byung ook Choi, Prof. of National Security at Sangmyung University
Female conscription and addressing South Korea's declining military personnel, spurred by Denmark's decision to introduce female conscription in 2026, igniting debates on mandatory military service for women in light of the nation's shrinking youth population and evolving North Korean threats.
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Christopher Barrington-Leigh, Prof. of Environment at McGill Univ.
The release of the UN World Happiness Report, delving into how happiness is evaluated across over 150 countries, questioning the measurement of happiness amidst its subjectivity, and exploring strategies for countries to improve their citizens' well-being.
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Nina Tumarkin, Prof. of Slavic Studies at Wellesley College
The upcoming Russia's presidential election, with Vladimir Putin poised to win amidst international scrutiny and domestic complexities, raising questions about its implications for Russia, the world, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.