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Lotte World Tower
Episode 101
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Korea’s tallest building has had its problems. We’re scared to go in there. Listen to this episode to find out why.
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4 years, 4 months ago
Our 100th Episode
Episode 100
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Some behind-the-scenes (BTS) of the show. We talk with our patrons about their favorite episodes and what we’re working on in the fut…
4 years, 5 months ago
First Full Moon: Jeongwol Daeboreum
Episode 99
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What makes this fading Korean custom more fun and interesting than other name brand holidays?
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4 years, 5 months ago
Why So Angry?
Episode 98
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Koreans have a reputation of being quick to anger. Is there any truth to that? Are there any reasons why?
Based on an article “Angry K…
4 years, 5 months ago
Year of the Tiger
Episode 97
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Korea’s shaped like a tiger, and Korea has been shaped by tigers. Some think there are still wild tigers on the peninsula. Are there?…
4 years, 5 months ago
Massacre at the Hospital
Episode 96
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At the beginning of the Korean War one of the worst war crimes occurred in the northeast of Seoul.
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4 years, 6 months ago
Rats!
Episode 95
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Shawn uses the tale of his recent rodential visitor to springboard into the significance of rats in Korean folklore.
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4 years, 6 months ago
Missing Persons 2: Overseas
Episode 94
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It’s doubly mysterious and distressing when someone is not only missing but missing overseas. Some are mysterious; others less myster…
4 years, 6 months ago
Haphazard Bell, Haphazard New Year
Episode 93
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The bell in Jongno, Seoul, rings in the New Year. But what is the story of that belfry? How has South Korea celebrated the New Year o…
4 years, 6 months ago
Spectre of Winter
Episode 92
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Korean winters are harsh! Take tips from folklore traditions on how to survive it, along with omens to watch out for.
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4 years, 7 months ago