Korea 24 - 2026.10.07

Oct 7, 2026

Summary

Korea 24 covers South Korea’s successful fifth Nuri rocket launch and the Seoul High Court’s acquittal of former President Yoon in a political funds case. The episode analyzes the commercial viability of the proposed Alaska LNG project with energy expert Alex Muntin, while also addressing rising tensions over North Korea’s border fortifications. In the Korea Trending segment, the show highlights a record tax settlement by a shipping tycoon and Korean publishers’ presence at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Finally, the Korea Book Club reviews Lee Chang-rae’s new novel, *A Tender Age*, exploring the…

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