The Fight for Korea’s New Smart City

The Fight for Korea’s New Smart City

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The video discusses a project initiated by the Korean government to build an international city. Despite its success, issues arose with POSCO overcharging and seizing shares, leading to legal battles involving the Trump administration. The project, a significant US-Korea joint venture, faces challenges but aims for resolution. The video also explores investment prospects and partnerships, highlighting the political context and legal grounds for ongoing disputes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the international city project initiated by the DJ Kim administration?

To establish a cultural center

To develop a new financial district

To build a new airport

To create a city similar to Singapore

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue did the project face with the construction partner POSCO?

Delayed construction

Overcharging by hundreds of millions

Poor quality materials

Lack of skilled labor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which administration was made aware of the issues with POSCO?

Biden administration

Trump administration

Bush administration

Obama administration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main concern regarding the project's benefits?

Ensuring the Korean people receive their fair share

Maximizing profits for investors

Expanding the project internationally

Reducing construction costs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was one of the American partners involved in the project?

Tiger Woods

Phil Mickelson

Jack Nicklaus

Arnold Palmer

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event was hosted at the golf course built by Jack Nicklaus?

The Open Championship

The Presidents Cup

The Ryder Cup

The Masters

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's hope regarding the Moon Jae-in administration?

To ignore the legal issues

To focus on other projects

To be open to resolving the issues

To support POSCO