
Exploring Korea through open conversations with historians, students, professors, pop stars, and everyone in between. Learn, reflect, and understand with Korea Deconstructed. The host, David Tizzard, has a Phd in Korean Studies and is a Professor at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He also writes a weekly column in the Korea Times.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 131 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesScienceSociety & Culture | |||

Dr. Minsoo Kang is a historian and writer. Currently, he is an associate professor of European intellectual history in the Department of History at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
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This is the best Korea related English podcast. Regular updates, contemporary topics, and varied guests. Highly encourage everyone to give their support.
I’ve been looking for a podcast that gives me an academic take on all things Korean to balance out my love of all things k-pop and k-drama. This is that pod. I feel this podcast is keeping my feet firmly on the floor while I learn about Korean academics politics, culture and current affairs. Totally recommend.
I thoroughly enjoy this podcast and the variety of topics discussed. I’ve learned so many things and always come back for more. Keep bringing the love!
Stumbled across this for work about the Korean market. Now addicted!
Fantastic podcast if you want to understand Korea on a deeper level. The host asks questions that reveals issues Korea faces from generational tension to questions of identity, from military strategy to dominating arts and culture worldwide. You never know what you will get in the next episode, but it will likely grip you with an insightful interview and you will learn something new about Korea. Even though the topic wouldn’t always be the top pick of interest for me, I’m never disappointed afte... more
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A thoughtful, academically flavored series that probes Korean politics, culture, and society through interviews with historians, academics, and cultural commentators. Episodes frequently analyze democracy, memory, identity, and the global reach of Korean culture, often balancing historical context with contemporary debates. The show stands out for its rigorous questioning, deep dives into nuanced topics, and guests who bring specialist perspectives from education, architecture, media, and the arts. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want to understand Korea beyond surface-level headlines and who value context, critical thinking, and cross-disciplinary insight.
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