Best Northkorea Podcasts (2024)

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Political Shockwaves: Navigating Japan's Uncertain Future 17:34

4h ago17:34

17:34

In this episode, John Milewski discusses the recent political upheaval in Japan with Shihoko Goto, Director, Indo-Pacific Program at the Wilson Center. Their discussion focuses on the implications of the recent elections that resulted in no party gaining a majority. The conversation explores the challenges of forming a coalition government, the pot…

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Expert Take: The Moscow-Pyongyang Connection, Then and Now, with Dr. Kathryn Weathersby 46:32

4h ago46:32

46:32

October 29, 2024 - This program explores the historical and contemporary relationship between North Korea and Russia. How did the Kim Regime’s relationship with the Soviet Union evolve during The Korean War, early Cold War period, and the Sino-Soviet split? How did triangular diplomacy with the People’s Republic of China play a shaping role in the …

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Navigating the Arctic: The Ice Pact and the Future of Icebreakers 16:55

5d ago16:55

16:55

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski speaks with Dr. Rebecca Pincus, Director of the Polar Institute at the Wilson Center. They discuss the trilateral collaboration between the US, Canada, and Finland, known as the Ice Pact. They focus on the urgent need for new icebreakers in the US fleet, the geopolitical implications of icebreaker…

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Migration Through the Darien Gap: “It’s not a passage; it’s a jungle” 17:51

12d ago17:51

17:51

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski discusses the complexities of migration through the Darien Gap with Ambassador Mark Green and Eddie Acevedo. They explore the motivations behind the increasing number of migrants, particularly from Venezuela, the dangers they face, and the exploitation by human traffickers. The conversation also h…

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Banchan with Caroline Choe - In Conversation with Marja Vongerichten 45:34

20d ago45:34

45:34

October 10, 2024 - Banchan, the shared side dishes that accompany a Korean meal, are often the real stars of the table, and it's time we celebrate them. From the kitchen of chef Caroline Choe, Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious, Shareable Sides offers 60 mouthwatering recipes for classic and modern banchan dishes. From namul (fresh v…

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Populism in Europe: Far-Right Movements and EU Challenges 13:30

23d ago13:30

13:30

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski discusses the rise of populism in Europe with Robin Quinville, Director of the Wilson Center's Global Europe Program. They explore the factors contributing to the popularity of far-right movements, including migration, economic uncertainty, and the polarization of political parties. The conversati…

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Next Steps for U.S.-Korea Relations: Key Diplomatic and Economic Developments 2:29:17

24d ago2:29:17

2:29:17

October 4, 2024 - Join us for a special conference on U.S.-Korea relations produced in partnership with the East Asia Foundation (EAF) and the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP). This forum provides a venue for expert discussion on the security, diplomatic and economic dimensions of the U.S.-Republic of Korea relationship, and in…

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The Rise of Korean Contemporary Art with Peter Kahng 1:07:38

26d ago1:07:38

1:07:38

October 2, 2024 - Join us for an engaging discussion with Peter Kahng, an expert on the intersection of global art markets and contemporary Korean art. As a lecturer at Stanford University specializing in "Global Art Markets in Asia," Peter Kahng will provide a unique perspective on the thriving contemporary art scene in Korea. Explore how Korean a…

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A Conversation with Minister Kyung-wha Kang 1:05:03

29d ago1:05:03

1:05:03

October 1, 2024 - With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This se…

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Force Multiplier: The U.S.-Korea Alliance Amid Strategic Competition 1:05:19

30d ago1:05:19

1:05:19

October 1, 2024 - How can the U.S.-Korea Alliance rise to the challenge of an increasingly complex and fraught geopolitical environment? As competing strategic triangles solidify in Northeast Asia, what new challenges and opportunities will arise for the U.S.-Korea relationship and peace and security in the region? This conversation seeks to see th…

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China-Africa Relations: Threat to US Interests? 21:12

1M ago21:12

21:12

In this episode of Need to Know we explore China's growing influence in Africa through investments, diplomacy, and military cooperation. Our guests are Oge Onubogu, Director of the Wilson Center’s Africa Program, and Robert Daly, Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States. Together with host, John Milewski, they discuss Chin…

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Bangladesh in Transition: US Role in Post-Hasina Era 15:34

1M ago15:34

15:34

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski and guest Michael Kugelman, Director of the South Asia Institute at Wilson Center, discuss the ongoing political upheaval in Bangladesh in the aftermath of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. They explore the interim government's challenges, US interests, and the future of Bangladesh’s eco…

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The South Korean Film Industry with Sangjoon Lee, Dal Yong Jin, and Jason Bechervaise 1:07:36

2M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

September 10, 2024 - South Korea’s film industry is producing movies and original series eagerly anticipated by the global audience, and it is now arguably considered one of the few countries outside the United States to have captivated the world’s hearts and minds through pop music, TV dramas, and film. Similarly, the exponential growth in the Sou…

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Korean Couture: Generations of Revolution | A Curator's Perspective 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

September 5, 2024 - Korean Couture: Generations of Revolution is a compelling exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art about the history and transformative legacy of Korean fashion, presenting garments ranging from excavated 17th-century aristocratic garments to contemporary Korean couture by leading and emerging designers, including André Kim (19…

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Korean War Armistice Day Salute 2024 1:10:08

3M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

July 27, 2024 - Join us at The Korea Society to honor Veterans who served in The Korean War. This ceremony marks the 71st Anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953. This program will provide perspectives on the experience of a front-line soldier as told by a Korean War veteran, South Korea's wartime economy a…

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Minsoo Kang: The Melancholy of Untold History with Ed Lin 1:00:58

3M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

July 24, 2024 - A beautifully crafted, enriching saga inspired by East Asian mythology, The Melancholy of Untold History is Minsoo Kang’s debut novel, steeped in history and lyrically exciting, interweaving four complex yet entertaining stories as they shape and create a nation’s literary narrative through the themes of love and grief. Famous for h…

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Hyeseung Song: Docile with Emma Eun-joo Choi 50:53

3M ago50:53

50:53

July 18, 2024 - A daughter of Korean immigrants, Hyeseung Song spends her earliest years in the cane fields of Texas where her loyalties are divided between a restless father in search of Big Money, and a beautiful yet domineering mother whose resentments about her own life compromises her relationship with her daughter. With her parents at constan…

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NATO at 75: Reflecting on the Alliance's Legacy and Future 22:23

4M ago22:23

22:23

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski and Ambassador Philip Reeker, Chair of the Global Europe Program at the Wilson Center, discuss key takeaways from NATO's 75th anniversary summit. They explore the legacy of the alliance, as well as its future, as it responds to a growing and evolving array of global challenges.…

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US-China Agricultural Cooperation: A Deep Dive 18:00

4M ago18:00

18:00

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski, discuses the history and future of US-China agriculture cooperation with Dr. Karen Mancl. She is a professor and water quality specialist at the Ohio State University and a fellow with the Wilson Center's China Environment Program. In addition to exploring the history of cooperation between the t…

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The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election - What It Could Mean at Home and Abroad 1:23:28

4M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

June 28, 2024 - Join us for a bipartisan pair of Former Members of Congress to hear a forecast unpacking how America’s 2024 presidential and congressional elections will impact U.S. domestic politics, U.S. foreign policy, and America’s dynamic relationship with South Korea. The conversation features former Representative Bart Gordon, Former Senator…

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Cornerstone of the Nation: The Defense Industry and the Building of Modern Korea under Park Chung Hee 1:21:35

4M ago1:21:35

1:21:35

June 25, 2024 - Join us for a conversation with Dr. Peter Banseok Kwon, Assistant Professor of Korean Studies at the University at Albany, State University of New York, on his newly released book: Cornerstone of the Nation: The Defense Industry and the Building of Modern Korea under Park Chung Hee. Newly released by Harvard University Press, this b…

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Empowering Women with Holistic Care: A Conversation with Rael's Co-Founder and CEO, Yanghee Paik 1:03:51

4M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Recorded June 20, 2024 - The Korea Society is pleased to invite you to a fireside chat with Co-founder and CEO of Rael, Yanghee Paik. In 2017, Yanghee joined forces with two other Korean-American women to revolutionize the stagnant American feminine-care product market by introducing clean, high-performing holistic feminine care products. Their inn…

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Enhancing US Global Competitiveness: Insights from the G7 Summit 18:25

5M ago18:25

18:25

In this episode of the Need to Know, we delve into the recent G7 Summit, focusing on the current state of US global competitiveness and assorted economic challenges. Host John Milewski speaks with Mark Kennedy, Director of the Wilson Center's Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition. Kennedy is a former Member of Congress and a former university p…

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Writing Short Stories with Gina Chung and Yun Ko-eun 35:51

5M ago35:51

35:51

June 18, 2024 - Is the short story a fiction writer’s laboratory where you can experiment with characters, plots, and ideas? or is it an art form of its own, telling a complete story in just a few words? What does a short story need to have in order to be successful that is different from a novel? And what makes the writers return to this form of w…

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Understanding North Korea: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions 15:05

5M ago15:05

15:05

In this episode of the Need to Know, host John Milewski explores what we know and what we think we know about North Korea with expert insights from Sung-Yoon Lee, a Fellow with the Wilson Center’s Indo-Pacific Program. Yoon explains the complexities behind North Korea's strategic maneuvers, military ambitions, and the intricacies of its ruling regi…

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Historic Election in Mexico: A Landslide Victory for Claudia Sheinbaum 18:59

5M ago18:59

18:59

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski discusses Mexico's elections with guest Lila Abed, acting director of the Wilson Center's Mexico Institute. Lila was an International Electoral Observer of Claudia Sheinbaum's, historic victory that will make her Mexico's first female president when she's sworn into office. They discuss the larger…

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The Power of Money: How Governments and Banks Create Money and Help Us All Prosper 1:02:26

5M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

May 30, 2024 - Join us for the launch of the Korean translation of The Power of Money: How Governments and Banks Create Money and Help Us All Prosper by economist and bestselling author Paul Sheard. Money issues dominate the news, but economic jargon and the complexity of it all can be bamboozling. Leading economist Paul Sheard is known for his abi…

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Hallyu! The Korean Wave - The Curatorial Roundtable 48:57

6M ago48:57

48:57

May 16, 2024 - Today, South Korea is a cultural superpower—a global trendsetter producing award-winning films like Parasite, riveting dramas like Squid Game, and chart-topping music by K-pop groups such as BTS and BLACKPINK. But behind the country’s meteoric rise to the world stage, a phenomenon known as the Korean Wave, or hallyu, is the story of …

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June Hur: A Crane Among Wolves with Ellen Oh 51:43

6M ago51:43

51:43

May 13, 2024 - To save her sister, a teen girl becomes entangled in a political conspiracy with an enigmatic prince in this fiery new YA novel. June Hur, bestselling author of The Red Palace, returns with a devastating and pulse-pounding tale based on a true story from Korean history. A Crane Among Wolves is set in 1506 Joseon, where people suffer …

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A Conversation with Min Jin Lee - Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation Series on Ethics & Common Values 1:03:27

6M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

May 8, 2024 - With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This series…

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Quick Take - Changes in US-Korea-China-Taiwan Relations with Sean King and Dr. Dean Chen 44:02

6M ago44:02

44:02

May 2, 2024 - Given heightened tensions and strategic competition in the Indo Pacific, how is South Korea navigating its diplomatic, economic, and security relationships with the US, China, and Taiwan? In a 2023 Joint Statement, US President Joseph Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol “reiterated the importance of preserving peace and sta…

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