South Korea’s pre-election turmoil and a look ahead to the World Economic Forum

We ask Nik Gowing whether the Israel-Gaza war could spark a wider conflict in the region – and beyond. Plus: Steven Borowiec updates us on South Korea’s political crisis ahead of national elections and, with less than a week to go, we look ahead to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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