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Korea Deconstructed

David Tizzard
South Korea
Korea
K-Pop
North Korea
Mental Health
Korean Identity
Korean Society
Korean War
Capitalism
Kim Il Sung
BTS
Korean Culture
Koryo Saram
Korean Education System
Cultural Identity
Democracy
Bryan Myers
Korea Under US Occupation
Korean Independent Music
Park Chung-Hee

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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Recent Guests

Minsoo Kang
Historian and writer of history and novels; research focus on Korean civilization and identity
Historian and author
Episode: Myths, Stories, and the Origins of Korean Civilization and History | Dr. Minsoo Kang #131
Philip Ahn Cuddy
Grandson of Dosan Ahn Chang-ho; bilingual commentator on Korean independence movement and family history
Independent researcher/speaker (family-heritage advocate)
Episode: Who Was Ahn Chang Ho (안창호)? | Conversation with His Grandson Philip Ahn Cuddy (#130)
Colin Marshall
Writer and translator, author of Korean culture books
Author/Writer
Episode: Korean Culture without the K | Colin Marshall #129
Peter Daley
Australian researcher with expertise on cults in Korea
Sookmyung Women's University
Episode: The Human Cost of Korean Cults | #126
Jonathan Cheng
China Bureau Chief of the Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal
Episode: The God of Pyongyang: How Christianity Built North Korea | #125
Dr. Samuel Perry
Associate Professor of East Asian Studies at Brown University
Brown University
Episode: 100 Years of Queer Korean Fiction | Dr. Samuel Perry
Benjamin Engel
Professor of Korean Studies at Dankook University
Dankook University
Episode: The Fall of Yoon: Martial Law, the Far Right, and the Power of Minsim | Dr. Benjamin A Engel
Kim Mi-young
An author, exploring themes of identity and belonging
Episode: Kim Mi-young: Itaewon and the Search for Identity
Anthony Curtis Adler
Professor teaching continental philosophy, literature and critical theory at Yonsei University.
Yonsei University
Episode: Bong Joon Ho: Filmmaker and Philosopher

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Best Korea related podcast

    This is the best Korea related English podcast. Regular updates, contemporary topics, and varied guests. Highly encourage everyone to give their support.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phocu5
    South Korea2 months ago
  • 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 Kingdoma year 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 States2 years ago
  • Fascinating

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morrisey92
    Australia3 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

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Thoughtful and academically rigorous take on Korean topics.
Great mix of history, politics, and culture with insightful questions.
Provides nuanced analyses that deepen understanding of Korea.
Global perspective on Korea that goes beyond pop culture.

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The God of Pyongyang: How Christianity Built North Korea | #125
Q: What was the significance of Samuel Moffett's role in Pyongyang and how did his approach differ from Horace Underwood's?
Moffett prioritized establishing educational and social institutions as vehicles for faith, while Underwood emphasized a broader mission of healing and education to improve society; their contrasting approaches shaped early missionary work and the development of a distinct Pyongyang church culture.
The God of Pyongyang: How Christianity Built North Korea | #125
Q: Can you paint a picture of the Joseon Dynasty into which Christian ministries arrived and why Christianity appealed to people there?
Christianity offered a path to social advancement and a sense of equality before God in a rigid Confucian society, which resonated with people at the margins and helped seed a major shift in social dynamics—especially among Northwestern Koreans who sought opportunity beyond established hierarchies.
Bong Joon Ho: Filmmaker and Philosopher
Q: How does modernization play into the themes of Bong's films?
Modernization complicates social relations as seen in 'Memories of Murder', where the old methods of criminology clash with the new emerging societal complexities.
Bong Joon Ho: Filmmaker and Philosopher
Q: What do you think about Bong's reputation in Korea?
Bong is celebrated for making socially relevant movies that reflect the tumultuous history and ongoing issues in South Korea.
Korean Indie Music, Capitalism, and Cultural Identity
Q: Tell me about Capitalism, how this affects it then. Tell me about Hybrid Capitalism and how this affects authenticity and culture of the industry, please.
Talk about Capitalism, I love that. Just talk about it for hours.

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