The Composer Korea Tried to Execute
Send us Fan MailIsang Yun was one of Korea’s most important composers, blending traditional Korean sounds with modern European music.But in 1967, he was kidnapped off the streets of West Berlin by Sou...
29 Apr 45min
Fun Size: Why Teachers in Korea Can’t Take Sick Days
Send us Fan Mail We’re back with another Fun Size episode. This time, we’re looking at something that sounds simple on paper: sick leave. In Korea, it’s legally guaranteed. In reality, it’s often diff...
22 Apr 20min
The Korean Cherry Blossom Controversy
Send us Fan Mail Cherry blossoms might seem like the most harmless part of spring in Korea. But behind the crowds, festivals, and photo spots, there’s a deeper story that most people don’t notice. In ...
10 Apr 42min
Fun Size: The Gwanghwamun Sign Controversy
Send us Fan Mail We’re trying something new. This is our first Fun Size episode—a shorter format where we tackle current topics that spark debate in Korea. This time, we’re looking at the controversy ...
3 Apr 17min
The Korea “Would You Rather” Episode You Didn’t Know You Needed
Send us Fan Mail This episode takes a lighter turn with a “This or That” game that somehow turns into strong opinions about Korean food, hiking, cities, and history. We compare Bukhan-san and Inwang-s...
20 Mars 1h 8min
Why You Can't Bury Your Pet in Korea
Send us Fan Mail Pet ownership in Korea is growing rapidly, but what happens when a beloved animal dies? In this episode, Joe and Shawn explore the surprising and often emotional world of pet funerals...
13 Mars 1h 7min
SEAblings vs. K-netz: When K-pop Fandom Turned Into a Regional Reckoning
Send us Fan Mail A minor concert rule violation at a Day6 show in Kuala Lumpur ignites a much larger confrontation between Southeast Asian K-pop fans, known online as SEAblings, and Korean netizens, o...
2 Mars 1h 43min
Reading the Dead: What Korean Graves Tell Us
Send us Fan Mail Winter is cemetery season in Korea. With the grass dead, snakes gone, and sightlines open, this is when Korea’s hillside cemeteries quietly reveal their stories. In this episode, Joe ...
21 Jan 1h 1min
