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Korea 24 - 2026.09.17
Summary
This episode of Korea 24 covers the U.S. Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in three years and the resulting pressure on the Bank of Korea to follow suit. The show also features a special interview with Isenaya Ramirez, the Brazilian head coach of South Korea's men's volleyball team, who discusses preparations for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Additionally, the Korea Trending segment highlights a crackdown on illegal obesity medication imports, court rulings on false bombing threats, and Chuseok holiday events in Seoul. Finally, the Explore Korea segment takes listeners to …
Topics discussed
Show intro and agenda: Fed rates and Asian Games
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates
Bank of Korea response to US rate hike
Debate over sending troops to Middle East
Justice Minister nominee confirmation report
Investigation into National Election Commission
Korean delegation departs for Asian Games
Interview: Men's volleyball coach on Asian Games
Korea 24 Stock Market Update
Crackdown on illegal obesity medication imports
Damages for false airport bombing threats
Seoul Chuseok cultural events and schedules
Explore Korea: Folk Theater Ponyu performance
Closing remarks and broadcast info
Public service announcement: CPR instructions
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