Amin Saikal, Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Australian National University talks about the growing tensions between the United States and Iran, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, military escalation, and prospects for diplomacy.

Park Si-soo, Seoul Bureau Chief of Space Newstalks about South Korea's growing space ambitions, from its first agriculture satellite to Moon missions, satellite networks, and future launch plans.

Kim Ji-hon, Chief of Policy at Korean National Commission for UNESCOtalks about the significance of Busan hosting the UNESCO World Heritage Committee and the key issues shaping this year's session

Prof. Kim Byung-joo of International Relations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will talk about the lessons from the U.S.-Iran War- modern warfare, geopolitics, and energy.

Sports reporter Yoo Jee-ho (Yonhap) talks about the South Korean national soccer team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup round of 32 and proposed measures to revitalize the team.

Kim Sae-me, Research Fellow at Asan Institute for Policy Studies talks about 140 years of Korea-France relations: from the first Encounter in Naju to becoming strategic partners.

Pierre Morcos, Cultural Counselor at the French Embassy in Korea talks about the 140-year cultural relationship between South Korea and France, its key achievements, and future opportunities for cooperation.

Dr. Yu Ji-hoon, Director of Int’l Cooperation/ Research Fellow at Korea Institute for Defense Analyses talks about South Korea-France security cooperation-ridging Europe and the Indo-Pacific.

David-Pierre Jalicon, Chairman of the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry talks about the growing economic partnership between South Korea and France, focusing on trade, investment, innovation, and future opportunities.

Dr. Yu Ji-hoon, Director of Int’l Cooperation/ Research Fellow at Korea Institute for Defense Analyses talks about the investigation results into the attack on HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz and South Korea’s choices amid the Middle East crisis.