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We wrap up Squid Game season one and dish out trivia, wild theories, and predictions for season two. Guest: Roboseyo https://twitter.com/roboseyo--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenKimchiJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Friday evenings by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube (new channel):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeNhZoKpWLj0BKOrA6N9XwSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

We re-examine the VIP script and acting. We go between heartbreaking deaths and satisfying deaths. PLUS nitpicking the food in the angry competitive steak eating scene.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenKimchiJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Friday evenings by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube (new channel):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeNhZoKpWLj0BKOrA6N9XwSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Actor Daniel Kennedy (VIP #2) talks about the fun they had on the set of Squid Game and why foreign actors on Korean media sound odd (it's not what you think).--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenKimchiJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Friday evenings by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube (new channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeNhZoKpWLj0BKOrA6N9XwSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Seoul-crushing episode six. Try not to lose your marbles on this one. We pick apart these two episodes and try to tackle the question, “Would YOU treat your gganbu that way?”--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenKimchiJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Friday evenings by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube (new channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeNhZoKpWLj0BKOrA6N9XwSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Guest: Yunjeong Hwang (lawyerhwang.com)What legal recourse did Ali have? How could Jiyoung inherit her father's debt? And were those Squid Game agreements really binding? Attorney Yunjeong Hwang joins us to answer legal questions that could affect you with employment contracts, immigration policy, and whether or not you choose to swipe your mom's debit card without asking.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenKimchiJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Friday evenings by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube (new channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeNhZoKpWLj0BKOrA6N9XwSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Guest: Sean Lim (The Seoulite)Get out your needles. Wet your tongues. Sean Lim joins us and tugs his weight in talking about Squid Game episodes 3 and 4. --Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenKimchiJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Friday evenings by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube (new channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeNhZoKpWLj0BKOrA6N9XwSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Guest: Michael Hurt (Translator for “The Host”)We talk about the first two episodes of the hit Netflix series “Squid Game.” Our guest Michael Hurt (Translator for “The Host”) discusses issues in translating and subtitling.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenKimchiJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Friday evenings by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube (new channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeNhZoKpWLj0BKOrA6N9XwSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Mad Cow. Sewol. Celebrity Bullying. Fan Death. Korea's news industry is prolific, but the most common observation from international journalists working with South Korean media is its lack of professionalism and ethics. The ruling party is about to pass an unpopular “fake news” law. Is this necessary?--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenKimchiJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Friday evenings by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

A mainstay in the English media in South Korea, Yoo Jee-ho has been a sports writer for Yonhap News for around a decade now, covering everything from baseball to football, including four Olympics. He's been featured on ESPN, talking about the KBO, and just recently returned from covering Team Korea in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.(He's also a former co-worker of Emma's, who is still a massive fan of his baseball coverage.)Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jeeho_1 --Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastEmma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmaKalkaJoe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenKimchiJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Friday evenings by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Emma takes an evening off from her job covering the Olympics for a Korean broadcaster to discuss her job covering the Olympics for a Korean broadcaster. PLUS--The K-Gov says it's not concerned about the Delta plus variant a little over a month after it said it's not concerned about the Delta variant. More hubs. More vows. Listen here.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Thursdays or Fridays at 7:30 p.m. (KST) by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Guest: Shawn Morrissey (The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast) https://darksideofseoul.com/podcastShawn Morrissey (The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast) joins us to discuss foreign teachers being omitted from vaccination lists. Plus these amusing and sometimes hair-pulling stories:The K-gov again not anticipating things, like the Delta variantAnd that there are more 55-59-year-olds than there are vaccinesDoes a car-bound protest violate social distancing protesting rules?CNBC praises a 26-year-old ESL teacher for saving money on her meager salaryMovers move the wrong apartmentBTS accidentally promotes American butter instead of Korean foodSM Entertainment warns stans to not be STANSA very racist Masterclass--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on  Fridays at 7:30 p.m. (KST) by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

The Seoulite's Sean Lim joins us for our first ever mukbang while regaling us with his stories of suing the Korean government and his journeys as an expat entrepreneur in Korea.Sean Lim is the founder of The Seoulite blog  (theseoulite.com) and YouTube channel (youtube.com/theseoulite) focused on news, politics, opinion, business, fiction, and style from the lens of modern Seoul, a useful peek into the Korean mindset for expats and fans of K-culture.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Thursdays or Fridays at 7:30 p.m. (KST) by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

GuestLindsey WalkerForeigner & Immigrant Virtual Community Center in Koreahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/688953868434733Other advanced countries have thriving immigrant communities that support each other. Where is that community in Korea? Lindsey Walker joins us to open our eyes to the progress that is happening and the fact that we in Korea are immigrants, whether we like the term or not.Foreigner & Immigrant Virtual Community Center in Koreahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/688953868434733--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastJoin us in the chat for LIVE recordings on Thursdays or Fridays at 7:30 p.m. (KST) by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.YouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

GuestPeter BintInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/peter_b83/?hl=enTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@seoul2londonPeter Bint has been a mainstay of Korean broadcasting since starting on TBS eFM in 2009. Now he's a powerhouse on many TV and radio networks (KBS World, Arirang, EBS, and more) with his multitalents and his passions for sports and language. He also has one of the smoothest dulcet voices you've heard. (This is how I embarrass him.)--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

We chat with our viewers live on YouTube while Joe goes into a rant about the struggles of Korea’s start-up culture that is anything but a start-up culture.Join us LIVE on YouTube at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays.https://youtube.com/zenkimchi--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNOTESKaraoke owner accused of murder ‘deeply sorry’Korea ranks low on expats' favored nations listFixing "Parasite" Toilet - Seoul Residential Renovation LeadershipThis story's been trending in Korea all week: A man in his 20s was caught jerking off inside an apartment block library in Cheonan for 4 hours while staring at children reading books. CCTV video spread online.Support the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

GuestBarri Tsavaris | Voice Actor | TIGHTSBarri Tsavaris is an international voiceover talent. She was the voice of the 2018 Winter Olympics. She’s known in Seoul as the “Queen of Textbooks.” And her voice welcomes countless passengers on Korea’s high-speed KTX train each day.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Brittany Fanning (Artist | brittanyfanning.com)Rob (Roboseyo)Convenience store chain GS25 has been in hot water for camping ads that feature what some claim are militant feminist symbols and coded messages. Is this just privileged men attacking the #metoo movement, or is something else going on here?--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNOTESGS25 hit for sexist promotional poster Controversy started by right-wing men’s group NamchoGender-based conflict on the riseRetailers accused of being ‘man-haters’ over gestureGS25 포스터 사태 뒤엔 '이대남' '이대녀' 갈등[어떻게 생각하십니까]Last few paragraphs about politicians using gender conflict to gain popularity  IT’S ROB! I CAN JOIN!Another poster controversyAnd…And finding more by the police?GS25 store owner posts a sign saying “I hate femi too”Oh, it’s getting more ridiculousNow they’re attacking ads that have graduates from specific women’s universities '허버허버' - attacks the sound men make when eating ravenously'오조오억' - attacks men’s sperm countsPolice are investigating a comedian making a penis with her finger on a dollA more sober article about thisSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

South Korea announced that residents who have been vaccinated inside the country don’t need to quarantine for two weeks when they enter the country. Is this the progress we’ve been waiting for?PLUS--Inside poop on why F-2-7 visa holders can no longer own businesses.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNOTESVaccinesNo Quarantine for People Vaccinated in SK3 Million Vaccinated in 2 Months in SKOlympic Athletes Begin VaccinationCOVID Update661 cases (122,007 total - 642 Local/19 Imported)Seoul Metro Area - 381 cases (Seoul - 224; Gyeonggi - 144; Incheon 13)1828 deaths (+3) - Fatality rate at 1.5%COVID Tally Article & Curbs Extended for 3 More WeeksSK to Adopt New Social Distancing Scheme in JunePolice Raid Dairy Co Over Claims Yogurt Prevents COVID-19F VisasSamsung Inheritance Samsung Kids to Pay Whopping 12 Tln Won in Inheritance Tax23,000 Artworks in Lee Keun-hee Personal Collection to Be DonatedSamsung Heirs Pay 1st Installment of Inheritance TaxSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Fugitive astrophysicist Annie Ko is one half of Love X Stereo, along with former punk rocker Toby Hwang, the Seoul electro rock duo’s dreamy kaleidoscope of stellar synthpop anthems have enraptured music festival audiences across Asia, Europe, and North America.LoveXStereo.com--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Japan will be releasing water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean. Are you ready? Korea sure isn’t. Join us in our talk about the latest K-Tantrum.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

April brings beautiful cherry blossoms balanced with the echoing speaker blasts of election campaigns. As with previous elections, this one is full of oddities but also with some hope.--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNOTESSeoul Mayor By-electionsYoon casts early ballotEarly voting beginsParties try to drum up support in early votingDP head apologizes for housing failureApproval rating for PPP tops 40%PPP ahead of DP in Mayoral Races (last poll)Commanding lead over DPMinor Seoul mayoral candidatesCOVID-19 VaccinationsJanssen vaccine passes 2nd reviewKDCA chief gets AstraZeneca shotS. Korea to adopt vaccine passportVaccination leave expected to failVaccine rollout hiccup worrisome amid delayed shipmentSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

GuestsJon DunbarLeo Jehnhttps://FreeMichaelSpavor.comhttps://gofundme.com/michaelspavorIn December 2018, China separately arrested two Canadians, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, in response to Canada detaining powerful Chinese businesswoman Meng Wanzhou to be extradited to the United States for fraud. Even though it was obvious to the international community that China arrested the two Canadians as political pawns, China insists they arrested them for spying. The news disturbed Seoul’s expat community because Michael Spavor had been a longtime influential member.On this special SeoulPodcast, I talked with two of Michael Spavor’s closest friends in Seoul, Leo Jehn and Jon Dunbar.Production note, Jon Dunbar was speaking to us from his phone in a stairwell at The Korea Times, and his reception wasn’t ideal.Here is my talk with them. --Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Seoul and Gyeonggi Province required all foreigners to get COVID-19 tests then not sure then sure then backtracked--sort of? We discuss this really weird week in South Korea-Foreigner relations.Also…The Michael Spavor case gets tried in China--Please Follow--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Gyeonggi Province is requiring ALL FOREIGNERS to get COVID-19 tests by March 22nd or face fines. Is this for the public good or security theater? Why all foreigners and why only foreigners? How does this contribute to Korea’s history of labeling foreigners as diseased?Also…The LH scandalThe amazing award-winning film “Minari”--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Guest Roboseyo (Cafe Seoul Podcast) discusses bringing your own time period along with your culture when you emigrate. Also--funny Korean celebrity stories. --Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

When will the Korean government move the COVID precautions to Level 3? Emma has inside speculations on when it may happen and why it's taking so long. PLUS the ongoing drama of the Justice Ministry vs. the Prosecutors. And you thought the 2020 American politics were cray-cray.Support the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

The Third Wave is here! Emma and Joe update on the latest COVID-19 clusters in Korea. PLUS lots of transportation news.--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWSCorona UpdatesNew virus cases over 300 for 3rd day, greater Seoul area in 3rd wave of outbreakhttp://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20201120000166New clusters of infections continue to pop up in connection to everyday spaces such as cafes, restaurants, karaoke rooms, schools, workplaces and indoor sports facilities, as well as hospitals and nursing homes, which complicates health authorities’ efforts to identify and trace sources of infections.Sinchon - Yonseireligious gatherings (north and south Seoul)university hospital in Gwangjufacility for disabled people in Cheorwonmiddle school in South GyeongsangIncheon family gatheringThe number of COVID-19 cases per 1 million people in South Korea is in the lowest three among Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development member states1.5 Level Social Distancing - May go to 2 LevelSuncheon - Level 2Gatherings 100 or more are bannedVirus-prone businesses suspendedRestrain from year-end gatherings and non-essential outdoor activities (like what?)Other CrapKorean Air to buy Asiana, emerges as world's 10th-largest airlinehttps://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2020/11/774_299371.html?fbclid=IwAR2cZIv7iLz-lU8U5WuCRCQbmGfdRz3vSuEwSbNRFekrnM-9DsJ7jJzGQo0HYPERLOOP ACHIEVES 1,000KM/H SPEED IN KOREA, DAYS AFTER VIRGIN PASSENGER TESThttps://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/hyperloop-korea-speed-record-korail-virgin-b1721942.html?fbclid=IwAR04Vi0TW6_6yBQRSiEjFJmL-g8N6_BjYsSdasC7tdU5AYpZFd4LO2V120cWill AI replace human composers?https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2020/11/398_299577.htmlSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

The Seoul government is aggressively pushing bars to "voluntarily" close on Halloween. This sounds logical, but we all know that there is a weird story behind it. Support the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Death by flu shot. Prison for sociopaths who assault bus drivers and intentionally run into ambulances with their taxis. Oh, and it made the news that rappers got busted for marijuana because it’s Korea and that makes the news. PLUS--Stuff to do for Halloween 2020.--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWSDeath by Flu Shothttp://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20201023000377&np=1&mp=1Man sentenced to 2 years prison for assaulting bus driver over maskhttp://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20201023000482&np=1&mp=1 Ambulance-blocking taxi driver sentenced to 2 yrs in prison over scamshttps://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201021006900315?input=fb&fbclid=IwAR2ETky5Bg0Do-pkjKQq_LKU1d6W2YF7X6Fpk_lzPxiQrySltjq7wJx5gOc5 rappers accused of smoking marijuana last year: policehttps://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2020/10/398_297870.html?fbclid=IwAR1IRIdxQih4fkIXsOx-QofEu-FPkS7he4AG2Y4wIb30uQeKqZqRY86VGFsSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

A Korean politician and hack reporter have decided to go after another famous foreigner, trying to cater to the Korean public’s envy monster. This time it’s YouTuber Korean Englishman 영국남자. What nefarious deed has he committed? And how has the Korean public reacted?--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWS'British man' earns a lot of money on YouTube in Koreahttps://www.chosun.com/politics/2020/10/14/ZGXWTP3FWJEOBHE7F5BCOBDYNE/?fbclid=IwAR2WvVwuBLHswJoSl5IM64oFq6IUcAhCiv0bm_iygDpa13OD5uiuCZP_BJUThe comments are good.Japan-Korea tunnel?Shattering Korea’s cement ceilinghttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-54529960Over 50 infections reported from Busan's nursing hospitalhttps://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201014002351315?fbclid=IwAR2XPRug0Vr1R7t4WDpEKqVqP36P5sDEJnyHbdeAeXs6YJk2X7qW_LAumhESupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

One of our greatest fears--a fire broke out in a high rise apartment building. And no one was killed. This news PLUS an outed North Korean diplomat/refugee and Korea’s controversial and overdue abortion law changes.--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWSMassive fire in Ulsan - no deathsMissing NK diplomat been in SK nearly the whole timeGovt puts forward amendments to antiabortion law Support the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

A South Korean fisheries official was lost at sea, floating in North Korea. He was found, shot, and burned. We discuss this WTF moment in the land we call, “Korea.”Mentioned: Animal Rescue Network Koreahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/animalrescuenetworkkorea--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWSBusinesses' woes deepening over 'fair economy act'Civil servant shot at sea by NK soldiersHealth minister addresses flu vaccine fiascoSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

The new Bob Woodward book ‘Rage’ is out. And boy, does it have a lot to say about Trump’s relationship with Kim Jong Un. Get a room, guys!--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWSThe Woodward Book (SO MANY ARTICLES!)http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200915000221&ACE_SEARCH=1http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200914001039&ACE_SEARCH=1http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200914000864&ACE_SEARCH=1http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200913000094&ACE_SEARCH=1http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200910000695&ACE_SEARCH=1Support the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Cobra Kai shows how the bullied can become bullies themselves. How would this apply to Korea and the Sam Okyere fiasco?Ghanian Korean celeb Sam Okyere just can’t catch a break. Is there substance to the Korean public backlash against him? Or does it reveal something sinister that Koreans need to face? --Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWSNew virus cases under 200 for week, virus fight still harried by cluster infectionsInfamous child rapist to be released in DecemberVANK launches campaign against IOC'Digital Prison,' means to get justice, or breeding ground for false accusations?Ghanaian celeb Okyere quits 'South Korean Foreigners' after attacks from internet usersSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Emma had a mysterious and scary incident in the middle of the night. She talks about it and when her neighbor broke into her apartment. --Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWSTravelholic CEO found unconscious after mistakenly uploading porn on company InstagramConvenience stores aren't bars, say authoritiesFar-right pastor claims COVID-19 outbreak a fraudUFP Finalizes Name Change, Awaits NEC ApprovalWe have been confirmed that the English name is “People Power Party”List of conservative re-brandingsGrand National Party → Saenuri Party → Liberty Korea Party (1997–2020; Governing period: 2007–2017)Liberty Forward Party → Advancement Unification Party (2006–2012)Pro-Park Coalition → Future Hope Alliance (2007–2012)Bareun Party (2016–2018)Bareunmirae Party (2018–2020)New Conservative Party (2020)United Future Party (since 2020)Future Korea Party (since 2020)Support the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

New host Emma Kalka talks about the recent COVID-19 "assplosion," the latest on where the outbreaks are and what the government is doing. Also, Typhoon Bavi and Sam Okyere's recent scandal in a teapot.--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastNEWSThe recent COVID-19 outbreakViolence on public transport surging over face maskshttps://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2020/08/251_294996.html349 people have been arrested for face mask-related conflicts over the last three monthsKwak mentioned that tightened face mask rules can be difficult to follow especially for elderly men in their 60s and older, which is why they are often involved in assault cases."Older people find it relatively hard to follow rapidly changing rules or adapt to a new situation. Also, they get easily upset when other people, especially the younger generation, point out their mistakes," she explained.Church confronts president, demands investigation on union group“(Holding) worship services is a fundamental (aspect) of religious freedom. We are not convinced as to why only Christian worship services should be banned,” it said.http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200825000777Seoul to offer disaster relief funds to foreign residentshttps://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2020/08/177_294984.htmlStranded by coronavirus, foreigners overstaying in S. Korea sharply increasehttps://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2020/08/177_294976.htmlDoctors StrikeTyphoon BaviSam Okyere shuts down his Instagram account after the controversy over "Once you go black you never go back" statement in an Instagram post https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/08/sam-okyere-shuts-down-his-instagram-account-after-the-controversy-over-once-you-go-black-you-never-go-back-statement-in-an-instagram-post?fbclid=IwAR1hekWYG4oWvc6gz3Jy5WV6YHBngN89FxTw0ruTxzNR1E3J-DMpJej4ECoSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Tim and Joe try again to find that mythical Burger King drive-thru. Will they find it? Find out here!--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastWhile finding the BK, we talk about the following:Drive-thrus being a fairly new concept in South Korea and whyHow restaurants and other businesses in Korea (mostly) didn’t close during COVID-19“Parasite” and Bong Joon-ho’s foreigner issue and why you shouldn’t try to curse in a foreign languageCovid 19 in korea and the second wave and comparing and contrasting how korea never shut down restaurants or hair shops. Latest suicide of the Seoul mayor since the last suicide we talked about. 22yr old athlete. Koreans being allowed to fly into EU but not Americans. TikTok fined W186 million in S. Korea over privacy issueNegative COVID-19 test results required for arrivals from two more countriesPhilippinesUzbekistanBangladeshPakistanKazakhstanKyrgyzstanWhy not the U.S. and Brazil? Support the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Guest: Emma KalkaKBS WORLD - New Editor/AnchorGroove Magazine - Editor-in-chiefNews anchor Emma Kalka joins the show to share the happy accidents that led to her being the “Voice of KBS WORLD.” How to break into Korean English-language broadcasting and journalism. How does one produce an event magazine during COVID-19 when most events are cancelled?Where to find live indie music in Seoul.Getting drunk while watching HamiltonThe Studio HBCSaturday nightsNEWSReactions to the suicide of Mayor Park Won-soon--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

We try something new this time. A “Driving in Korea” episode with a guest. Timothy Sun and I talk about fast food in Korea, being an Korean adoptee and what really makes them angry, Korea’s suicide issues. Updates on movies that we haven’t watched that everyone else has. It’s quite the stream of consciousness between two dudes hunting for drive-thru fast food.--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Longtime expat, photographer, and thinker Michael Hurt discusses issues of George Floyd, racism in Korea and America, and the new visa re-entry restrictions.George Floyd and #BlackLivesMatter in KoreaKorea’s Record with Foreigners During COVID-19 Minor restaurant discrimination Mask-gate Emergency Alerts for foreigners Financial assistance Itaewon Removing “Alien” from Alien Registration Nullifying Short-term Visas New Re-entry Requirements “The rule applies to foreigners with family in the country and permanent residents, while excluding holders of A-1 diplomatic, A-2 official, A-3 treaties and F-4 overseas Korean visas.” Why not Permanent Residents? Why are F-4 exempt? So an F-4 that later got Permanent Residency isn’t exempt? Must get a permit from Immigration before leaving Will start an online system at the end of the month Hard part: Must get a medical examination 48 hours from returning to Korea in ENGLISH OR KOREAN!!!! Good luck, people visiting non-English-or-Korean-speaking countries Or countries where it’s hard to get tested Issuing medical institutes must be recognized by local Korean embassies or consulates. (How to find this out?) From Q&A (HWP file on Immigration website) Any medical practitioner holding a practising certificate or license may conduct the medical examination and provide the medical certificate(written diagnosis); and there is no particular format required. Medical certificates must be issued in either Korean or English. However, under exceptional circumstances, a written diagnosis, not originally issued in languages other than English or Korean, can be accepted when submitted with a full English or Korean translation and “Certificate of Translation”; no notary is required. - To find out the form of Certificate of Translation, please visit our website www.hikorea.go.kr. Foreigners who have an Isolation Exemption Certificate issued by a Korean Embassy or Consulate are exempt However, if the applicant will be re-entering within 3 weeks from the date of departure for the purpose of business·investment, academic·research, or journalism, he or she can apply for the issuance of ‘Medical Examination Exemption Certificate’. Support the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Veteran voice actor Kelly Frances gives tips on how to break into the voice acting business in Korea. She details what types of visas to get, what types of jobs you can get, dealing with agencies, and importantly, the dangers to watch out for.--Please Subscribe--Website: https://seoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/960226Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingsejongFacebook: https://facebook.com/SeoulPodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/zenkimchiSupport us on Patreon to get more goodieshttps://patreon.com/seoulpodcastExpat Entertainers Republic of Korea Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/EXPAT.ENTERTAINERS.KOREA/Recent media story re group and activism (in Korean): https://n.news.naver.com/article/014/0004375889?fbclid=IwAR1L-x5ZUi9GFCik66K6W9Y2lS13aHazz_7GZ8xNuYc28DGy1_xIPBrp-oM Finding the joy in workCanadian Kelly Frances finds joy, purpose in voice acting and perfecting her craftby Emma Kalkahttp://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140626001215 Kelly's personal page for acting https://www.kellyfrancesm.com/Episode photo credit: Teo KimSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

GuestYoung Kim, “The Oriental Experience”Aax Radio 106.3 HD2 Santa AnaInstagram: @theorientalexperienceYouTube: The Oriental ExperienceThe conversation with Young Kim gets deep and personal. We say stuff that may bite us in the butt.How much did Young Kim make during his whole singing career?Why is now a good time for entertainers?Why Korean Millennials are South Korea’s great hope to preserve the past.Old guys complaining about young ‘uns on YouTubeHow no one can make a career in Korean broadcastingThe rise and fall of foreign celebrities in Korean mediaThe cultural differences between Arirang, EBS, and TBS eFMDealing with trolls in broadcasting When away from Rome, don’t do what the Romans doHow COVID-19 is making us growRun-ins with celebrities in the Korean entertainment industry--and Hulk HoganSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

For more inside content, join us at Patreon for just $5.Guest: Young Kim (The Oriental Experience)Young Kim hit the early K-Pop scene in the late 1990s with the group S#arp. He transitioned to be one of the stalwarts of English language broadcasting in Korea. His ongoing story is one that you should hear. Get ready for a good hour of fun.Topics include the following:- Differences between America and South Korea with COVID-19- The best new Korean chicken and beer trend- Insider’s view of the K-Pop scene in the late ‘90s - Tips on furthering your career in broadcasting in KoreaSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Guest: Geoffrey Cain, author of Samsung RisingBuy it here on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1101907258/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1101907258&linkCode=as2&tag=zenpicklecom-20&linkId=2c753e98949ec684ca6589e70a6e937bJoin our Patreon to receive early episodes, archive episodes going back to 2008, unedited versions of longer episodes, and lots of other goodies.https://patreon.com/seoulpodcastDid Samsung outright copy Apple’s iPhone in the beginning?How is it better to be a “challenger brand”

Guest: Geoffrey Cain, author of Samsung RisingBuy it here on AmazonThe story of Samsung is like a Game of Thrones soap opera by Quentin Tarantino.How is Samsung similar to North Korea?Cults and cult-like organizations and government have formed in both Koreas from the 20th centuryThe Cult of Apple vs. The Cult of SamsungHow is Samsung tied to the history and identity of post-war South Korea?How did a floundering grocery store become the world’s dominant computer chip maker?Lee Keun-hee: playboy drug user to iconic successful chairmanSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

GuestsFlower - Flower Takes on Korea InstagramTimothy Sun - Korean-American Netflix JunkieWe discuss the hit Korean drama “Itaewon Class.” We recommend watching before listening because of spoilers. We cover issues brought up, our favorite characters, cultural details you may have missed, and things that we love and are annoyed by.Support the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

SeoulPodcastGuestJacco Zwetsloot NK News Podcast - nknews.orgKBS World RadioTopicsCoronavirusWhat did Korea do right?Is mask wearing a cultural matter?What about the end of visa-free travel to korea?Korea’s treatment of foreigners compared to other countries.Election season during the pandemicWhat do you think will change, if anything?There’s no returning to pre-virus normal: KCDCDoes this mean forever?what about mass events again?Or does korea allow domestic normality, coupled with continued testing and tracking of people coming to Korea from overseas via apps and GPS?Will I be able to go back to a bathhouse soon?EconomicallyProducer of COVID-19 kits and possibly treatmentsReal estate bustHarry Harris reportedly to resign after US presidential election in November Harris purportedly upset with racist comments from S. Korean publicS. Korean schools begin online semester with no serious problemsPassing of long-time Korea expat Tom Pinansky last weekIn Korea since the end of 1988. Prominent in business circles, AMCHAM, and so on.The loss of 3 foreign lawyers in Korea in the last year who I knew personallyThe longer you stay in a country the more people who you know will dieSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

COVID-19Todays’ numbers53 new cases - +6 from yesterday10,384 confirmed cases total200 deaths +86,776 recovered +82Seoul - 11Gyeonggi - 6Daegu - 9North Gyeongsang Province - 3+29 domestic+24 imported14 at airport20 are Korean nationalsSocial distancing until April 19thCOVID-19 new cases plummetStrict monitoring of entertainment facilitiesMore screenings and crackdownsInspect from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. dailyBar employee tests virus positive after contact with infected K-pop singerhttp://m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200407000878&fbclid=IwAR0W5YIZS4X-OUwxOR1Qz_JRObEkmCcMsYMWHVs-MkP3awbqF7H-zMpiSZo36-year-old employee was in contact with Yoon Hak (37) of Supernova on March 26Two virus patients recover after plasma therapy: hospitalhttp://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200407000723Foreign residents shut out of virus relief fundshttp://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200405000177Ansan to become first S. Korean city to provide disaster allowance to foreign residentshttp://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/935574.htmlKorea lifts ban on online liquor saleshttp://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200405000216SBS show apologizes for 'inappropriate caption' about coronavirushttps://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2020/04/688_287424.htmlParis Baguette rises to occasion with bakery apphttp://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3075758&cloc=joongangdaily|home|newslist1Support the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

This is your SeoulPodcast briefing for April 4th, 2020. With a fake background of Seoul behind me, I’m Joe McPherson.SeoulPodcast.comCOVID-19Todays’ numbers94 new cases - Total 10,1563 deaths. Total 177304 recovered. Total 6,325 Seoul - 22Daegu - 27Gyeonggi - 23Imported - 15EpicentersSt. Mary’s Hospital in Uijeongbu +8 Total 35Wine bar in Pyeongtaek 13Two health facilities in Daegu +20Public bath emerges as new epicenterHantan River Spa in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province4 confirmedTracking 30 people who were at the spaCOVID Tardishttp://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200402000670Phantom of the Opera in quarantineU.S. asking citizens to returnParasite quarantineTrailer for Train to Busan 2: PeninsulaEnglish-only private kindergarten hagwons re-openingSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Good day. This is your SeoulPodcast briefing for April 3rd, 2020. I’m Joe McPherson.COVID-19Todays’ numbers86 new cases - 3 down from the day before10,062 confirmed cases total5 deaths. Total 174 Seoul - 18 Church in GuroDaegu - 9 (½ of Seoul)hospitalsImported - 2253.2% from Europe31.8% from AmericaMost of them were Korean nationals returning from those areasOne more on USFK, bringing total to 16New mandated quarantine for arrivals started yesterday45 are under police investigation for breaking quarantinea year in jail or 10 million won finedeportation for foreignersToday, eight were deported for refusing quarantineNew arrivals will be tested at Seoul Sports Stadium--all the way in JamsilSeoul is supplying 200 taxis for W130,000 to JamsilCoronavirus anti-racism video by The Korea Timeshttps://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2020/04/718_287174.htmlTotally agree with the videoI wish it added how Koreans shouldn’t be anti-foreign related as wellPointing finger at others to not reflect on self“No foreigners” signs on businessesForeign residents being excluded Masks distribution (has since been remedied)Income payoutsBy comparison, all resident aliens in the U.S. with social security numbers qualify for payouts https://www.vox.com/2020/4/1/21197017/immigrants-coronavirus-stimulus-relief-billPetition https://www1.president.go.kr/petitions/587415Foolsdie is the new head of The Korea TimesSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)

Please sign the petition to express to Korean governments that registered taxpaying foreign residents are also part of Korean society and should be included in COVID-19 relief efforts.CLICK HERECOVID-19Todays’ numbers78 new cases - 27 down from the day before 9,661 confirmed cases total6 deaths. Total 158 195 discharged. Total 5,228Seoul region - 31Church in Guro← new hotspotDaegu - 14Imported - 13Seoul looks to be in another upward trend. Notice it looks like it’s on a weekly cycle. Church attendance?Looking at the clustersSeoulGuro-gu call centerDongan ChurchGyeonggiGrace River ChurchGuro-gu call centerBucheon SaengMyeongSu ChurchDaeguHospitalsOther locationsMostly nursing homes, government offices, hospitals, and churchesRisk vs. Uncertainty (from Planet Money)Mandatory quarantine to EVERYONE arriving in the countryMore foreigners violating quarantineGerman student in BusanBritish bike rider in SuwonPayouts for registered foreign residentsPetition to sign hereALSOCheck out The Dark Side of Seoul PodcastSupport the show (https://patreon.com/seoulpodcast)