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Dying Alone
Episode 209
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Major changes are happening in Korean culture, population, and lifestyle. With the changes come a growing tragedy: people who die alo…
2 years, 3 months ago
Imjin War, part 1 | Fall of Joseon, part 7
Episode 208
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While Joseon Korea officials bicker and backstab, Japan mounts an epic invasion. See King Seonjo run. Run, Seonjo, run!
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2 years, 4 months ago
Why Did It Hafta Be Snakes
Episode 207
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Our Zodiac series continues with snakes, their role in folk culture, and the snakes that inhabit Korea. PLUS Joe’s irrational fear of…
2 years, 4 months ago
Scams: Tourists & Expats
Episode 206
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Con artists and scammers and hustlers, oh my! Korea has its fair share of these bloodsuckers, and many of them target you - expats an…
2 years, 4 months ago
Rise of the Scholar Elite (1560s-1580s) | Fall of Joseon, part 6
Episode 205
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Korea’s 300-year of rule by, of, and for the scholarly elite begins. But of course there must be intrigue, torture, and death. It’s t…
2 years, 4 months ago
Ask Us (Almost) Anything
Episode 204
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Questions from Instagram about Korean food, history, ghosts, and even skin care! We try to answer as many as we can in the only way w…
2 years, 5 months ago
Dragons
Episode 203
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Happy Year of the Dragon! We explore the powerful, determined creatures of myth found in Korean motifs, dreamlore, and spirituality. …
2 years, 5 months ago
Immigration Horrors!
Episode 202
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You got a new job. It’s time to renew your visa. You’re applying for permanent residency. It’s hardly ever fun, friendly, or smooth-s…
2 years, 5 months ago
Seollal: Korea's Lunar New Year (re-run)
Episode 201
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We have some history and trivia about Korea’s “other” New Year holiday. Listen now.
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2 years, 5 months ago
K-Horror: Best of 2023
Episode 201
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What did K-horror have on offer in 2023? And how is the domestic film industry doing? Joining us again to discuss all this is film cr…
2 years, 5 months ago