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Korea Deconstructed

David Tizzard
Korean Society
Koryo Saram
Korean Identity
Cultural Challenges
Mental Health
Language Barriers
Music Production
K-Pop Culture
English Language
Pole Dancing
North Korea
Diaspora
Korea
Yoga
Education
Russia
Korean Education System
Confucianism
Identity
Body Image

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.

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Latest Episodes

Jun Bum Sun joins me to talk about Korea’s unique energy, pungryu, its history, and the healing power of music. We cover Choi Chi Won, Tangun, the Hwarang, Shamanism, Choe Je-u, Tongdo Sogi, AI, K-pop, North Korea, Taoism, and the world ahead.

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While much of the world focuses on the beauty standards of Korea’s rich and famous, its K-Pop stars, actors, and influencers, we are left wondering how much of this actually applies to real life. Do regular Korean citizens face the same scrutiny arou... more

Joseph Bengivenni is an artist and photographer who has spend most of the past twenty years living in and exploring South Korea. The Korean mountains and temples have captured his heart and mind, as he obsessively searches for scenic areas to photogr... more

Rob York is director for regional affairs at Pacific Forum in Honolulu, working on Korean Peninsular security and Indo-Pacific information warfare. He previously worked as production editor at the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong and as editor o... more

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Recent Guests

Rania Hafez
Associate Professor of Education and Society at the University of Greenwich
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Episode: Crash Landing on Meaning: Life, Class, and Rediscovery through Korea
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Professor and prolific scholar who challenges historical narratives surrounding Kim Il Sung.
Episode: Kim Il Sung: The Accidental Tyrant Who Changed Korea Forever
Kim Ninja
A German-born, Vietnamese individual who shares insights on navigating life in Korea.
Episode: Building a Life Abroad: Kim Ninja’s Guide to Korea
Jack Greenberg
Independent consultant, researcher, and freelance writer focusing on heritage and conservation issues in Korea
Episode: Shamanism, Post-Colonialism, and the Korean Left
Eunjae Cho
E-sports journalist and fan who speaks four languages.
Episode: E-Sports Korea: Is There Life Beyond Faker?
Dr. Moon
A scholar reflecting on the neoliberal transformation in South Korea
Episode: Neoliberalization and Psychological Ruptures in South Korea
Anton Scholz
Author and expert on Korean society and culture
Episode: Korean Religion, Culture, and History | Anton Scholz
Seonulhan Yeoreumbam
Psychologist and PhD candidate in coaching psychology
Episode: Are Koreans The Most Depressed People in the World? | Psychologist 서늘한 여름 밤
Dr. Robert Sapolsky
Neuroscientist and biologist known for his work on stress and behavior
Episode: Dr. Robert Sapolsky - Korea Determined

Host

David Tizzard
Host with a PhD in Korean Studies, bringing academic insight combined with conversational style.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • A complexly fascinating podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Infinite Upstart
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Simply Awesome!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Obdurate42
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fascinating

    Stumbled across this for work about the Korean market. Now addicted!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morrisey92
    Australia2 years ago
  • Understand nuances of Korea.

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    britzman
    United States3 years ago
  • Deep, long-form conversations on Korea with excellent sound quality in the recent episodes

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Thoughts
    3 years ago

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Many appreciate the podcast's ability to tackle complex topics in an accessible manner, making the content both informative and enjoyable.
Listeners cite the engaging mix of academic and personal narratives, highlighting the insightful discussions on Korean culture and politics.
A few note a desire for improvements in audio quality, but overall feedback remains highly positive.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Korean Buddhism, Meditation, and Stories of Enlightenment
Q: Can you tell us perhaps by saying something about your own journey into Buddhism?
Joseph shares his initial experiences with curiosity about shamanism and how he eventually found a deeper connection with Buddhism through visiting temples and learning about its teachings.
Ra Jong-yil on Korea: History, Memory, and Presidents
Q: What message or lesson do you hope that people of Korea today will learn?
The importance of compassion, not just for the underprivileged, but for the successful as well.
Koreans React to the 2025 Presidential Election: What Do Koreans Really Want?
Q: What message would you send to the new president?
We hope you can unite people and lead with empathy and care for the citizens you serve.
E-Sports Korea: Is There Life Beyond Faker?
Q: How do you understand that e-sports is a sport?
It's a big controversy. Some argue that e-sports should be considered sports, but issues like DDoS attacks complicate this.
E-Sports Korea: Is There Life Beyond Faker?
Q: What does it mean to be a professional like Korean e-sports?
It means they want to play games as professional players for money, but they are not usually interested in fame.

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2. Fyodor Tertitskiy
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