Best Southkorea Podcasts (2024)

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Korean War Armistice Day Salute 2024 1:10:08

3h ago1:10:08

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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

2h ago1:00:58

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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

7h ago50:53

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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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Ep 147: A New Era of K-Pop Idol Contracts 43:44

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In this episode of Idol Talk, we're diving into the ever-changing world of K-pop idol contracts. Join Nathan, Ashley, and special guest Kaycee as we chat about how contracts have evolved from the '90s to now, the infamous "seven-year curse," and the latest legal dramas in the industry. We'll talk about why so many idols are ditching big companies f…

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Ep 146: K-Bops | ILLIT, DAY6, VCHA 54:10

14d ago54:10

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In this episode, we discuss the songs we just can’t get enough of–whether they’re new releases or just new to us–from some of our faves in the K-pop industry. We explore ILLIT's new album "Super Real Me," featuring the viral hit "Magnetic". Get the scoop on Day6's return with "Welcome to the Show", and a star-studded music video, signaling a major …

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

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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

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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

29d ago1:03:51

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

26d ago35:51

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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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Ep 145: How the pandemic changed K-Pop 47:16

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Welcome back to Idol Talk! Join us for an in-depth exploration of how the pandemic turned the K-Pop world on its head. We're diving deep into the changes, challenges, and unexpected triumphs that this global health crisis brought to the forefront of Korean pop music. From virtual concerts to innovative marketing strategies, we'll unravel the ways i…

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

2M ago1:02:26

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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

2M ago48:57

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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

2M ago51:43

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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

2M ago1:03:27

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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

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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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Quick Take - North Korea’s New Posture with Dr. Soo Kim 35:58

3M ago35:58

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April 25, 2024 - In 2024, North Korea’s leadership has made a number of striking changes to its foreign policy, including abandoning its goal of unification and declaring South Korea its “principal enemy.” Pyongyang has also doubled down on its relationship with Moscow, shipping artillery and missiles off to Russia for use on the battlefields of Uk…

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Quick Take - South Korea’s New Foreign Policy and Public Opinion with Dr. Kuyoun Chung 19:03

3M ago19:03

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April 19, 2024 - This program examines shifts in South Korea’s foreign policy posture, featuring insights and analysis from Dr. Kuyoun Chung, Assistant professor of the Department of Political Science at the Kangwon National University. The Yoon Suk Yeol administration aims to transform Korea into a “Global Pivotal State.” How has Seoul pursued thi…

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Korea: A New History of South and North with Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo 1:11:19

3M ago1:11:19

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April 18, 2024 - Join us for a book talk with authors Professor Victor Cha and Professor Ramon Pacheco Pardo, who discuss their new book, Korea: A New History of South and North with policy director Jonathan Corrado. The Korea Society is proud to be a stop on the famous pink book tour! This important new work of history draws on “decades of researc…

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Rapid Reaction: Unpacking the Korean Election 51:36

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April 11, 2024 - Join us for a rapid reaction analysis of the Republic of Korea’s high stakes 2024 legislative election, held in South Korea one day prior on April 10. This election could shift the control of power in the National Assembly, resulting in an emboldened electoral mandate for President Yoon Suk Yeol, or else creating a new challenge fo…

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Recapturing Lost Ground on North Korean Human Rights, with Ambassador Julie Turner 1:19:23

4M ago1:19:23

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April 9, 2024 - Join us for a conversation about recovering lost ground in the international effort to address North Korea’s human rights violations, featuring: Ambassador Julie Turner, U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, James Heenan, UN Human Rights Office representative in Seoul, Dr. Katrin Katz, Korea Society Van Fleet Seni…

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Ep 144: K-Bops | TWICE, TWS, Lee Young Ji 34:13

4M ago34:13

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In this episode, we discuss the songs we just can’t get enough of–whether they’re new releases or just new to us–from some of our faves in the K-pop industry. This episode will cover ONE SPARK by TWICE, plot twist by TWS, and Day & Night (feat. Jay Park) by Lee Young Ji. Follow us on Social Media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠idoltalkpod@gmail.com --…

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The Philosophy of Korean Tea 52:03

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April 3, 2024 - Darye–"etiquette for tea" or "tea rite"– has been an integral part of Korean history and culture for over a thousand years. Donghyun Kim, a Korean heritage curator, discusses the history of tea practices and aesthetics in Korea and the landscape of contemporary Korean tea culture. YouTube version with images can be found here: https…

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Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order 1:01:30

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April 2, 2024 - Join us for a discussion with the Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News Saleha Mohsin on her newly released book Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order, in cooperation with the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP). As the global order continues to evolve, it seems th…

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Starry Field with Margaret Juhae Lee and Grace M. Cho 54:26

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March 27, 2024 - In her intimate and touching debut, Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History, journalist Margaret Juhae Lee uncovers her family’s lost history that had been buried in the darkness of Korea’s colonial decades. Growing up in Houston, Margaret Juhae Lee was never told about her grandfather, Lee Chul Ha. His memory was submerged in 1936 …

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Colloquy: Translating Korean Poetry 1:03:24

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March 25, 2024 - The Korea Society is delighted to present Colloquy: Translating Korean Poetry, featuring five poets and translators –Stine An, Eunice Lee, Seo Jung Hak, Megan Sungyoon, and Soje– for an evening of poetry reading and conversation. Colloquy: Translators in Conversation is an event series presented by World Poetry Books in collaborati…

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The Dynamic U.S.-ROK Trade and Investment Relationship: Current Issues and Prospects 1:03:09

4M ago1:03:09

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March 20, 2024 - Explore insights into the dynamics of the U.S.-ROK economic relations and the critical issues impacting trade and investment between the two nations in our inaugural program, “The Dynamic U.S.-ROK Trade and Investment Relationship: Current Issues and Prospects” kicking off the new series, U.S.-ROK New Economic Paradigm. Join a dist…

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The Republic of Korea and the UN Security Council with ROK Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Joonkook HWANG 23:50

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March 15, 2024 - Please join us for a timely discussion on the Republic of Korea’s membership in the United Nations Security Council for the 2024-2025 term, featuring the ROK Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Joonkook HWANG, in conversation with Korea Society President and CEO Thomas Byrne. The Republic of Korea, which has a…

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