Episode 192 of tvN’s ‘Naked World History’, which will air on the 25th, will strip bare Elon Musk, who transformed from Trump’s enemy to political partner.

According to the production team, Professor Kang Woo-chang of the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy at Korea University will be the lecturer. Professor Kang Woo-chang, who received his doctorate in political science from New York University and is actively researching American politics, will tell the story of Elon Musk’s journey to becoming the richest man in the world and how his powerful influence shook up the US presidential election.



Professor Kang Woo-chang will first introduce in detail the footsteps of Elon Musk, who became the richest man by an overwhelming gap from the so-called richest people. Starting with space development, it will point out various businesses such as electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and the robotics industry that have made Elon Musk a global innovator and successful entrepreneur. Professor Kang Woo-chang will also highlight the deep relationship between Elon Musk and the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, drawing attention.

Elon Musk, who publicly declared his support for Trump ahead of the presidential election, is said to have played the role of a kingmaker by leading Trump to the center of public opinion and donating massive amounts of money. He was recently selected as the head of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, showing off his presence and influence. In the meantime, Professor Kang Woo-chang is said to have immersed the audience in his lecture by telling the story of Elon Musk‘s fierce war of words with Trump in the past and the reason the two reconciled.


His travel mates that day are Baek Su-jeon, a reporter for The Korea Economic Daily, and Lee Kyung-joo, a reporter for The Seoul Shinmun. Reporter Baek Su-jeon said about Elon Musk, “He is a person who has pioneered a new field of investment,” and reporter Lee Gyeong-ju said, “He is a person whose beliefs are stronger than his political ideology,” and they tell the behind-the-scenes stories surrounding his business and political activities.

The broadcast is at 10:10 p.m. on the 25th.

Reporter Hong Se-young, Donga.com projecthong@donga.com

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