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Tour Research and Rants
Episode 131
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Video episode! We research a gorgeous new tour in Paju and then talk about the problems with Korea’s tourism industry. If you’re visi…
3 years, 10 months ago
Land Mines
Episode 130
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The heavy rains this past summer lifted from the soil old remnants of the Korean War: landmines. And this wasn’t the first time.
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3 years, 10 months ago
Scandal at the House of Sharing
Episode 129
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A retirement home for comfort women has become the crux of scandals that ooze cancerous tumors of Korean culture that have diseased i…
3 years, 10 months ago
Great Books
Episode 128
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There still aren’t as many books about Korean culture, lore, and history as other countries, but there are great ones available. Here…
3 years, 10 months ago
Dark Tourism
Episode 127
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It’s said that visiting places of death, tragedy, or hauntings is a fast-growing modern tourism phenomenon. But is it?
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3 years, 10 months ago
Clubbing in Seoul
Episode 126
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What types of nightclubs are in Seoul? What’s in a “Business Club?” We give a rundown of Korea’s club types and why their reputation …
3 years, 11 months ago
Things People Get Wrong about Korea
Episode 125
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Korea has been growing in popularity in the past couple of years, mostly through the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, this seem…
3 years, 11 months ago
K-Guns
Episode 124
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Korea is well-known for low gun crime, but it isn’t completely absent. In the wake of recent events elsewhere in the world, we decide…
3 years, 11 months ago
Dreams
Episode 123
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How do Koreans interpret dreams? Do they even think they mean anything? Shawn has done some research and has the answers here.
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3 years, 11 months ago
Imo Revolt
Episode 122
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The oft overlooked spark that tumbled the Joseon Dynasty’s rotting Jenga tower. You’ll notice striking parallels with some aspects of…
4 years ago