Understanding Korea, One Story at a Time Podcast
Behind-the-scenes stories and research on growing up in Korean society.Welcome to Growing Up in Korea – The Audio Series I’m Dr. Jiwon Yoon, a writer and former professor exploring what it means to grow up in Korean society—through the lens of education, parenting, and social pressure. Each episode features an audio version of my essays—narrated using Google’s NotebookLM, an experimental tool that turns my notes and research into a conversational voice. While the voi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | a year ago |
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This show blends personal essays with sociocultural analysis to illuminate life in Korea, from care and motherhood to democracy and everyday rituals. Across episodes, topics often center on caregiving labor, postpartum culture, education pressures, immigration, and how societal norms shape identity, belonging, and public policy. The host frequently ties historical events to contemporary life, offering reflective, narrative-driven explorations that probe who gets visibility, resources, and voice in Korean society. A notable strength is the cohesive thread of care, community, and civic memory that runs through intimate storytelling and broader social critique.
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