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Korea 24 - 2026.10.14
Summary
President Lee Jae-myung appointed Im Gwang-hyun as his new chief of staff amid plummeting approval ratings, drawing criticism from the opposition. The episode also covers a parliamentary confirmation hearing for the Serious Crimes Investigations Agency head and a National Assembly resolution condemning North Korea’s mine incident. A major segment features experts debating the controversy surrounding the film "The Assassins," which sparked a culture war over historical accuracy and artistic freedom. The show concludes with updates on the KBO postseason, a Supreme Court ruling on a shaman’s m…
Topics discussed
Introduction and show overview
Presidential office shakeup and new chief aide
Prosecutor General nomination and confirmation delays
National Assembly condemns North Korean mine incident
New bridge connecting North Korea and China opens
Court ruling on lawmaker Kang Seon-woo bribery case
Film 'The Assassins' box office success and controversy
Historical accuracy debate: 1974 assassination attempt
Political confrontation in National Assembly audit
Historical memory and political identity in South Korea
Public reaction and backlash against film cast
Legacy of President Park Chung-hee: economy vs. authoritarianism
Cultural war: historical films and double standards
Balancing freedom of expression and historical responsibility
Korea 24 stock market update
KBO Wild Card series: Twins vs. Bears preview
Government campaign against ticket scalping
Supreme Court ruling on shaman murder case
Racist abuse incident in UK football match
Korea Book Club: Review of 'The Soul Letter Shop'
Earthquake safety guidelines
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