Korea Deconstructed

Sihoon Baek is a phenomenon. We spoke about Generation Z, their values, their interests, and fears as well how this plays out across technology. We also spoke about one of his great passions: politics...

30 Apr 20223h 7min

This is a conversation which explores the concept of "han" (한/恨) – something previously ubiquitous in Korean literature and western writing about the country but which Dr. Kang challenges. He argues t...

11 Apr 20222h 42min

Wooseok Ki is the author of K-POP: The Odyssey - Your Gateway to the Global K-Pop Phenomenon and a NYC-based corporate lawyer focusing his practice on blockchain and technology. He is a graduate of Un...

3 Apr 20221h 7min

Beth is a writer and translator whose roots are in Seoul and Vancouver, Canada. She is currently a copy editor at The Korea Herald, where she also co-hosts a Korean books and culture podcast. This is ...

26 Mar 20222h 16min

Yunjeong Hwang is an English-speaking lawyer and provides legal services in Korea. She runs Lawyer Hwang Law Office and legal services cover civil, criminal and family cases, and international divorce...

23 Mar 20221h 13min

Dr. Bong Youngshik holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in political science from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from Yonsei University. He is a Research Fellow at the Yonsei University Institute for ...

13 Mar 20221h 6min

Dr. Sojin Lim is a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, Course Leader for both MA North Korean Studies and MA Asia Pacific Studies, and Co-Director of the International Institute of Korean Studies (IK...

7 Mar 20222h 20min

Subin Kim is a writer, translator, and journalist. His work currently appears in Al Jazeera and he's previously been associated with the BBC and NK News. He's a self-described serf and a lover of pigs...

28 Feb 20221h 6min