https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafileInterviews on music, history and society from across the Korean peninsula and around the world.enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:00 GMTMon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:00 GMTHistoryBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/2e72a51e-c65a-49e4-908f-4c816dae0000_the_korea_file_final.jpghttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafileInterviews on music, history and society from across the Korean peninsula and around the world.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comKorea History Society Indie Music South Korea North KoreaThe Korea FilenoConversations about music, history and society in the Republic of Korea.episodichttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/10/28/the-death-and-life-of-great-korean-citiesHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/10/28/the-death-and-life-of-great-korean-cities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/10/28/the-death-and-life-of-great-korean-citiesMon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:00 GMTThe Death and Life of Great Korean CitiesWhy does Gangnam, and so much of Korea, feel artificial and improvised? How are urban apartment complexes like undemocratic military bases? And will Seoul end up another megacity playground for tourists and the super rich like London, New York or Tokyo? Independent linguist Robert Fouser, a former Seoul National University Department of Korean Language professor and the author of the new Korean-language book ‘Exploring Cities’ joins host Andre Goulet to explore all this and more on episode 87 of The Korea File podcast. This conversation was recorded on October 25th, 2019. 00:41:00The Korea FilenoWhy does so much of Korea feel artificial and improvised?https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/10/10/tkf-host-andre-goulet-on-singapores-the-podcast-showHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/10/10/tkf-host-andre-goulet-on-singapores-the-podcast-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/10/10/tkf-host-andre-goulet-on-singapores-the-podcast-showThu, 10 Oct 2019 06:00:00 GMTTKF host Andre Goulet on Singapore's 'The Podcast Show'We're proud to present Singapore-based Shida Osman in conversation with TKF's Andre Goulet on 'The Podcast Show'.    TPS show notes describe the conversation as follows: “Consistency, would be the key to a successful podcast”,says Andre Goulet, podcast host of The Korea File. The conversation unveils why he chose Korea, what happened to the punk rock band that he played in, his love for Korea's architecture and why he chose Bulgogi, in the “This or That” game. Hear more of 'The Podcast Show' at https://soundcloud.com/thepodcastshowasia This conversation was recorded on September 12th, 2019. 00:36:00The Korea FilenoKorea,SouthKorea,NorthKorea,SingaporePodcast host Andre Goulet being interviewed about The Korea File podcast on Singapore's The Podcast Showhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/08/28/gentrification-and-the-destruction-of-cultural-heritage-in-seoulHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/08/28/gentrification-and-the-destruction-of-cultural-heritage-in-seoul/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/08/28/gentrification-and-the-destruction-of-cultural-heritage-in-seoulWed, 28 Aug 2019 03:00:00 GMTGentrification and the Destruction of Cultural Heritage in SeoulTraditional Korean homes have become a victim of recent waves of gentrification in Ikseon-dong and Bukchon. But as these old residential neighbourhoods become a haven for hipsters, the unique cultural footprint of an important aspect of Seoul’s history is being erased. On episode 86 of The Korea File, Ji-hoon Suk, a University of Michigan Ph.D. student in Asian History and a keen observer of cultural heritage in the metropolis, joins host Andre Goulet to explore the rich historic legacy of some prominent hanok affected by development. Plus: critiquing the city government's too-little-too-late policy on managing gentrification, debunking so-called "heritage garden" Seongnagwon, investigating the architectural secrets of Seoul's long-lost Cheongnyangni 588 red-light district and more. This episode was produced in collaboration with the Royal Asiatic Society- Korea Branch (RASKB). Find out about upcoming lectures and tours at www.raskb.com Music courtesy of Creative Commons. This conversation was recorded on August 25th, 2019. 00:35:00The Korea FilenoKorea,SouthKorea,Seoul,GentrificationHow development is gutting the city's historic legacyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/07/30/new-show-jeju-views-s1-e1--vajeju-nightsHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/07/30/new-show-jeju-views-s1-e1--vajeju-nights/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/07/30/new-show-jeju-views-s1-e1--vajeju-nightsTue, 30 Jul 2019 01:30:00 GMTNEW SHOW: 'Jeju Views' S1, E1 - Vajeju NightsIntroducing Jeju Views, a biweekly snapshot of the global microcosm that is Jeju Island. Join host Ann Bush and guests in conversation as they discuss how to navigate the ever-evolving multicultural landscape of the South Korean island. On episode 1, performer Gaelan Whitney opens up about a recent production of the spoken word and comedy show 'Vajeju Nights' and how some Yemeni refugees in attendance may not have been expecting what they were in for.  CONTENT ADVISORY: This conversation explores sex and female genitalia and may not be suitable for all audiences. Special thanks to Pitx for Jeju Views' theme music 'Caipirinha'. 00:25:00The Korea FilenoKorea,VaginaMonologuesThe latest on Jeju Islandhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/06/28/the-legacy-and-future-of-the-royal-asiatic-society-korea-branchHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/06/28/the-legacy-and-future-of-the-royal-asiatic-society-korea-branch/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/06/28/the-legacy-and-future-of-the-royal-asiatic-society-korea-branchFri, 28 Jun 2019 01:30:00 GMTThe Legacy and Future of the Royal Asiatic Society- Korea BranchOn episode 85 of The Korea File,‘Transactions’ journal General Editor Jon Dunbar joins host Andre Goulet to discuss Urban Exploration and Bong Joon-ho’s ‘The Host’, the Seoul Queer Culture Festival and the American Embassy’s rainbow Pride flag and the legacy and future of the Royal Asiatic Society-Korea Branch.  Plus: highlights from this year’s edition of the journal including the North Korea/Guyana Friendship Association, Patrilineage and the Chaebols and the predictive power of Taemon Dreams. Subscribe to The Korea File on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and support the show at patreon.com/thekoreafile 00:36:00The Korea Fileno‘Transactions’ journal General Editor Jon Dunbar joins host Andre Goulet to discuss Urban Exploration, the Seoul Queer Culture Festival and the legacy and futurhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/05/24/gravel-2020-korean-identity-and-the-anti-imperialist-american-leftHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/05/24/gravel-2020-korean-identity-and-the-anti-imperialist-american-left/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/05/24/gravel-2020-korean-identity-and-the-anti-imperialist-american-leftFri, 24 May 2019 07:30:00 GMTGravel 2020: Korean Identity and the Anti-Imperialist American Left.....how engagement with radical anti-imperialist politics create the intellectual space to better understand the personal struggle of defining Korean identity as Korean-Americans in the United States….. .....how a trio of teenagers convinced an 89 year-old former Alaska Senator to make a presidential run….  ....and how an insurgent, largely social media-driven campaign is bringing a radically anti-colonial and anti-war message to the 2020 American election discourse....  On this episode, senior campaign staff Jonathan Suhr and Alex Chang join host Andre Goulet on a dual-cast of Korean history and current affairs show ‘The Korea File’ and Canadian left politics podcast ‘Unpacking the News’ to discuss the extraordinary anti-imperialist campaign of Gravel 2020.  Subscribe to Unpacking the News on iTunes and Spotify.  Associate Production from Savanna Craig. This conversation was recorded on May 16th, 2019. 00:39:00The Korea FilenoHow did a trio of teenagers convince an 89 year-old former Alaska Senator to run for president?https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/04/28/missionaries-and-diplomats-a-history-of-the-royal-asiatic-society-in-koreaHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/04/28/missionaries-and-diplomats-a-history-of-the-royal-asiatic-society-in-korea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/04/28/missionaries-and-diplomats-a-history-of-the-royal-asiatic-society-in-koreaSun, 28 Apr 2019 07:30:00 GMTMissionaries and Diplomats: A History of the Royal Asiatic Society in KoreaThe Royal Asiatic Society- Korea Branch has been enhancing an understanding of Korean arts, customs, history and social trends through lectures, cultural excursions and special publications since it's founding more than a century ago.  In that time, the RASKB and it's unusual cohort of members (including missionaries, diplomats and other expatriates) have witnessed every aspect of Korea's contemporary history, from occupation, colonization and fratricidal war to a modern era of democracy, development and international cultural influence.  On this episode of The Korea File RASKB vice-president Steven Shields joins host Andre Goulet to explore the fascinating history of one of the country's oldest institutions. Subscribe to The Korea File on iTunes and support the show at patreon.com/thekoreafile Find out more about upcoming RASKB lectures and events at raskb.com This conversation was recorded on April 21st, 2019. 00:34:00The Korea FilenoA look a more than a century of the RASKBhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/03/29/who-killed-the-hanoi-summitHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/03/29/who-killed-the-hanoi-summit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/03/29/who-killed-the-hanoi-summitFri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTWho Killed the Hanoi Summit?Despite the high hopes many were feeling in the lead up to second Trump-Kim meeting, the Summit was probably dead before it even began late last month at the colonial-era Metropole Hotel in downtown Hanoi. But who puled the trigger? What was the poison pill? And where do the United States and North Korea need to go from here to guarantee a lasting peace?  On this episode host Andre Goulet is joined by speechwriter and former U.S. State Department diplomat Mintaro Oba, who last appeared on the show early last summer in the run-up to the Trump/Kim Singapore summit, to explore all this and more on episode 82 of The Korea File.  This conversation was recorded on March 26th, 2018. Find Mintaro's recent piece 'Why, If Diplomacy is to Succeed With North Korea, John Bolton Must Go’ at https://www.nknews.org/2019/03/why-if-diplomacy-with-north-korea-is-to-succeed-john-bolton-must-go/ Become a monthly patron of the podcast at patreon.com/thekoreafile 00:25:00The Korea FilenoNorthKorea,Trump,DonaldTrump,Vietnam(Hint: the culprit was U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton)https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/02/06/waging-peace-on-the-korean-peninsulaHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/02/06/waging-peace-on-the-korean-peninsula/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2019/02/06/waging-peace-on-the-korean-peninsulaWed, 06 Feb 2019 01:30:00 GMTWaging Peace on the Korean PeninsulaIn May 2015, on the 70th anniversary of Korea’s national division, thirty international women peacemakers from around the world walked with thousands of North and South Korean women to call for an end to the Korean War, reunification of families and the inclusion of women’s leadership in the peace process.  Christine Ahn, the founder of Women Cross the DMZ, Women De-Militarize the Zone, The Korea Policy Institute, The Global Campaign to Save Jeju Island, The Korea Peace Network and a co-organizer of the May, 2015 event joins host Andre Goulet to explore how she and others continue to work for peace on the peninsula in 2019. For more information read Christine's op-ed with Gloria Steinem at  https://www.huffingtonpost.com/christine-ahn/gloria-steinem-north-korea-march_b_7018902.html?ec_carp=8996287911531269670 Find out more about organizing for peace in Korea at womencrossdmz.org and at wagingpeace.org This conversation was recorded on January 25th, 2019. 00:29:00The Korea FilenoKorea,SouthKorea,NorthKorea,militarism,pacifismWill 2019 finally see a lasting peace established in Korea?https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/12/12/militarism-development-and-the-mixed-legacy-of-seouls-yongsan-garrisonHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/12/12/militarism-development-and-the-mixed-legacy-of-seouls-yongsan-garrison/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/12/12/militarism-development-and-the-mixed-legacy-of-seouls-yongsan-garrisonWed, 12 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMTMilitarism, Development and the Mixed Legacy of Seoul's Yongsan GarrisonThe American military is gradually leaving Yongsan, a major garrison located in the heart of Seoul.  But how are the dynamics of military spatial reorganization playing out beyond the metropolis?   In this conversation Bridget Martin of the University of California at Berkley joins host Andre Goulet to explore how South Korean landscapes are shaped by the country's unresolved conflict with North Korea. This conversation was recorded on December 11th, 2018. Look for Bridget’s ‘Field Notes from South Korea: Local Development in the Land of Securitized Peace’ at scholarworks.csun.edu 00:29:00The Korea FilenoHow South Korean landscapes are shaped by the country's unresolved conflict with North Koreahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/11/02/too-different-to-be-chinese-not-good-enough-to-be-koreanHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/11/02/too-different-to-be-chinese-not-good-enough-to-be-korean/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/11/02/too-different-to-be-chinese-not-good-enough-to-be-koreanFri, 02 Nov 2018 06:00:00 GMTToo Different to be Chinese, 'Not Good Enough' to be KoreanWith a unique cultural and geographical history going back centuries, the ‘Joseonjok’ are considered too different to be fully Chinese in China while simultaneously 'not good enough to fit in’ in South Korea. In this conversation, writer Eddie Park joins host Andre Goulet to discuss his recent investigative reporting from the Korean Autonomous Prefecture in Yanbian, China. This interview was recorded on October 25th, 2018. Read Park's piece at KOREA EXPOSÉ: https://www.koreaexpose.com/too-different-to-be-chinese-not-good-enough-to-be-korean/ 00:39:00The Korea FilenoWho are the Joseonjok?https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/10/10/rok-military-vs-human-rights-court-rules-in-favor-of-conscientious-objectorsHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/10/10/rok-military-vs-human-rights-court-rules-in-favor-of-conscientious-objectors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/10/10/rok-military-vs-human-rights-court-rules-in-favor-of-conscientious-objectorsWed, 10 Oct 2018 01:30:00 GMTROK Military vs. Human Rights: Court rules in favor of Conscientious ObjectorsAmnesty International says that there are more than 230 conscientious objectors currently incarcerated in the country. But a Constitutional Court ruling this summer, a ruling that states that the government must provide alternative civilian roles for those who refuse to take up arms due to religious or political reasons, sends a clear message that conscientious objection to military service is a human right.  On this episode of ké cast, Korea Expose staff writer Jieun Choi joins host Andre Goulet to discuss this major shift in legal rights for Conscientious Objectors. This episode was recorded on October 3rd, 2018. If you like this show support it at patreon.com/thekoreafile   00:20:00The Korea FilenoIs there room for freedom of conscience in the South Korean military?https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/09/02/jejus-yemeni-asylum-seekers-reveal-korean-xenophobiaHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/09/02/jejus-yemeni-asylum-seekers-reveal-korean-xenophobia/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/09/02/jejus-yemeni-asylum-seekers-reveal-korean-xenophobiaSun, 02 Sep 2018 06:00:00 GMTJeju's Yemeni Asylum Seekers Reveal Korean XenophobiaSouth Korean society has long been intolerant of outsiders, but the outrage sparked this summer by a thousand Yemeni asylum seekers on Jeju Island illustrates the depth of the country’s xenophobia.  On this episode of ké cast, Korea Exposé Publisher Se-Woong Koo joins host André Goulet to discuss why, despite its vaunted democracy and economy, compassion and humanitarian instincts are in short supply in South Korea. Read Se-Woong's piece 'Tyranny of South Korea's Majority Against Refugees' at https://www.koreaexpose.com/south-korea-xenophobia-shows-itself-yemen-refugees-situation/ For more ké cast, go to koreaexpose.com. This conversation was recorded on August 28th, 2018. 00:29:00The Korea FilenoWhat's behind social hostility towards Yemeni refugees?https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/07/07/spycam-porn-culture-of-voyeurism-leads-to-summer-of-protest-for-korean-womenHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/07/07/spycam-porn-culture-of-voyeurism-leads-to-summer-of-protest-for-korean-women/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/07/07/spycam-porn-culture-of-voyeurism-leads-to-summer-of-protest-for-korean-womenSat, 07 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMTSpycam Porn: Culture of Voyeurism leads to Summer of Protest for Korean WomenThis is 'ké cast' Season 2, Episode 1. Produced in collaboration with Korea Exposé, and independent media organization that speaks to a global audience about the two Koreas in a way that goes beyond cliché and superficial analysis, look for this podcast at the beginning of each month through 2018.  On this episode, Korea Exposé managing editor Haeryun Kang joins 'The Korea File' host Andre Goulet to explore this summer's massive women-led protests against spycam and South Korea's pervasive culture of voyeurism and surveillance. Read Haeryun's piece 'My Life Isn't Your : Why South Korean Women Protest': https://www.koreaexpose.com/south-koreas-biggest-womens-protest-in-history-is-against-spycam-/  For more ké cast, go to koreaexpose.com. This conversation was recorded on June 26th, 2018. 00:24:00The Korea FilenoKorea,SouthKorea,Porn,Surveillance,FeminismHow a women-led movement against a culture of voyeurism is changing South Korean societyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/06/06/reality-tv-diplomacy-pageantry-trumps-tension-as-us-nk-summit-proceedsHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/06/06/reality-tv-diplomacy-pageantry-trumps-tension-as-us-nk-summit-proceeds/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/06/06/reality-tv-diplomacy-pageantry-trumps-tension-as-us-nk-summit-proceedsWed, 06 Jun 2018 06:00:00 GMTReality TV Diplomacy: Pageantry Trumps Tension as US-NK Summit ProceedsFormer U.S. diplomat, speechwriter, and commentator on U.S. foreign policy in Asia Mintaro Oba joins host Andre Goulet to discuss this month’s on again off again US-North Korea meeting how the Moon administration’s heroic heavy lifting has kept the summit on track. Plus: a risk-free template for how to be a North Korea pundit.  This conversation was recorded on June 1st, 2018. Music on this episode is from the album 'The Best of Yi Moon-sae'. 00:26:00The Korea FilenoTrump,NorthKorea,SouthKoreaWhy Korea observers should appreciate summits and stability over fire and furyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/05/04/the-promise-of-peace-vs-the-doomsday-machineHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/05/04/the-promise-of-peace-vs-the-doomsday-machine/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/05/04/the-promise-of-peace-vs-the-doomsday-machineFri, 04 May 2018 06:00:00 GMTThe Promise of Peace vs. The Doomsday MachineJohn Carl Baker, a fellow with Washington, DC think tank The Ploughshares Fund joins host Andre Goulet to talk about peace, nuclear proliferation and this historic week on the Korean peninsula.  This conversation was recorded on May 2nd, 2018. Music on this episode, 'But I Like You' is from Busan indie rock band Say Sue Me. Find their new album 'Where We Were Together' on Bandcamp. Mastered by Chris Hernandez at Studio Petite Palais in Montreal. 00:36:00The Korea FilenoAfter six decades of aggression, tension and division, is this the beginning of a genuine, lasting Korean Spring?https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/04/05/summit-spring-dprk-rok-us-prc-in-diplomatic-dialogueHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/04/05/summit-spring-dprk-rok-us-prc-in-diplomatic-dialogue/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/04/05/summit-spring-dprk-rok-us-prc-in-diplomatic-dialogueThu, 05 Apr 2018 06:00:00 GMTSummit Spring: DPRK, ROK, US + PRC in Diplomatic DialogueJenny Town (Assistant Director of the US-Korea Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies/Managing Editor at 38North.org) joins host Andre Goulet to discuss Washington's reaction to the surprise announcement of a Donald Trump/Kim Jong-un summit and- what can we expect from this month’s upcoming inter-Korean talks.  How do the conditions surrounding the summit compare to the Roh Moo-hun/Kim Jong-il meeting of 2007?   Plus: John Bolton as White House National Security Adviser adds a dangerous element to peace-making efforts on the peninsula and- why is Seoul still without an American ambassador?    All this and more on episode 73 of The Korea File.  Music on this episode:  ???'s  '??? ??' (1987) This conversation was recorded on April 3rd, 2018 Mastered by Chris Hernandez at Studio Petit Palais in Montreal. 00:35:00The Korea FilenoNorthKorea,SouthKorea,Korea,DonaldTrump,TrumpWhat was Washington's reaction to the surprise announcement of a Donald Trump/Kim Jong-un summit and what can we expect from this month’s upcoming inter-Koreanhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/03/09/peace-olympics-lead-to-shock-diplomatic-breakthroughHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/03/09/peace-olympics-lead-to-shock-diplomatic-breakthrough/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/03/09/peace-olympics-lead-to-shock-diplomatic-breakthroughFri, 09 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMTPeace Olympics Lead to Shock Diplomatic BreakthroughSteven Denney (Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto/Senior Editor at SinoNK.com) joins host Andre Goulet to discuss the diplomatic delegation's visit to Pyeongyang and how Korean nationalism and American obstructionism continue to clash in the wake of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games.  Plus: January's weird Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula, organized by the Canadian government and the U.S. State Department, comes under observation. All this and more, on episode 72 of The Korea File.  Music on this episode: ‘???? ???' by?? (1979) 00:37:00The Korea FilenoNorth Korea,South Korea,Kim Jong-un,Donald Trump,KoreaPlus: What was up with the weird Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula organized by the Canadian government last January?6d246aca-2983-474d-a954-74a471895056https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/02/03/ilbe-and-the-alt-right-fascism-and-conservative-politics-in-south-koreaHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/02/03/ilbe-and-the-alt-right-fascism-and-conservative-politics-in-south-korea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/02/03/ilbe-and-the-alt-right-fascism-and-conservative-politics-in-south-koreaSat, 03 Feb 2018 06:00:00 GMTIlbe and the alt-Right: Fascism and Conservative Politics in South KoreaIn this conversation with prominent blogger Ask A Korean, we unpack the spy-ops and psy-ops that have informed more than a decade of alt-Right agitation in South Korea.  Plus: a look into the anti-democratic overreach of the National Intelligence Service and a deep dive into the origins of Ilbe, Korea’s nihilistic proto-Reddit web forum and 4chan and Breitbart predecessor. And, an analysis of the diminished status of South Korea’s political right-wing today.  Also, three fundamental questions that establish first principles when talking about North Korea: May the North Korean state continue to exist? May the Kim Jong-un regime remain in power? And is war acceptable on the Korean peninsula? Ask A Korean’s answer to all three questions is an emphatic ‘No’.  This conversation was recorded on January 28th, 2018. Music on this episode is ??? with '?? ???'. Help support and sustain this podcast at patreon.com/thekoreafile and receive access to exclusive interviews and bonus content! 00:43:00The Korea FileyesNorthKorea,alt-Right,SouthKorea,FascsimA look at the origins of South Korea's alt-Righthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/01/10/2018-a-year-of-possibility-inter-korean-talks-and-the-pyeongchang-olympicsHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/01/10/2018-a-year-of-possibility-inter-korean-talks-and-the-pyeongchang-olympics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2018/01/10/2018-a-year-of-possibility-inter-korean-talks-and-the-pyeongchang-olympicsWed, 10 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMT2018 a Year of Possibility: Inter-Korean Talks and the Pyeongchang OlympicsAs the Koreas begin high level diplomatic talks, host Andre Goulet is joined by photojournalist Jules Tomi for a wide-ranging conversation on the upcoming Pyeongchang Olympic Games and the confluence of factors, including chaotic American political leadership, that may be leading to an easing of tensions on the peninsula.  Plus: critiquing voyeuristic journalism, apocalyptic diplomacy by Twitter and debating the perilous potential of possible reunification. This conversation was recorded on January 4th. Music on this episode is Kim Gwan-suk's ‘Buchiji Anheun Pyunji #1 (Geudae Jal-gala)' Photo credit: Spencer Cameron w/ Getty Images  Support The Korea File podcast at patreon.com/thekoreafile 00:40:00The Korea FilenoNorthKorea,SouthKoreaCritiquing voyeuristic journalism, apocalyptic diplomacy by Twitter and debating the perils and potential of possible reunificationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/12/01/20th-century-diaspora-koreas-transborder-identity-politicsHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/12/01/20th-century-diaspora-koreas-transborder-identity-politics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/12/01/20th-century-diaspora-koreas-transborder-identity-politicsFri, 01 Dec 2017 07:00:00 GMT20th Century Diaspora: Korea's Transborder Identity PoliticsAcademics have long examined the relationship between nation-states and their "internal others," like immigrants and ethnic or racial minorities.  Now, with her award-winning book ‘Contested Embrace: Transborder Membership Politics in Twentieth-Century Korea’ Jaeeun Kim shifts this focus to look at how a state relates to people it sees as diasporic "external members". In this conversation, Kim shares some of the ideas behind her comparative, historical, and ethnographic study of the complex relationships between the states in the Korean peninsula, colonial-era Korean migrants to Japan and northeast China and their descendants, and the states in which they’ve lived over the course of the twentieth century. To see Jaeun Kim’s full Nam Center lecture, look for ‘Contested Embrace: Transborder Membership Politics in Twentieth-Century Korea’,on Youtube.  Subscribe to the Nam Center’s Youtube channel at 'umichncks'. Become a financial supporter of this podcast at patreon.com/thekoreafile For more information on this lecture go to https://www.ii.umich.edu/ncks/news-events/events.detail.html/42278-9593311.html Mastered by Chris Hernandez at Villeray Studios. 00:32:00The Korea FilenoKorea,SouthKorea,NorthKorea,China,JapanHow does a state relates to people it sees as diasporic "external members"?cd4f1d0e-acd7-4d75-928f-721ac6c0f2b6https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/10/31/american-political-instability-and-the-north-korea-nuclear-crisisHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/10/31/american-political-instability-and-the-north-korea-nuclear-crisis/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/10/31/american-political-instability-and-the-north-korea-nuclear-crisisTue, 31 Oct 2017 06:00:00 GMTAmerican Political Instability and the North Korea Nuclear CrisisThe Nation magazine’s resident Korea expert Tim Shorrock discusses American political instability, assesses the unthinkable cost of a new Korean civil war and examines the international community's role in resolving the nuclear crisis. Become a sustaining patron of this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/thekoreafile Music on this episode includes the national anthems of the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. 00:30:00The Korea FilenoThe Nation magazine's Tim Shorrock on resolving the nuclear crisise8d3e9cd-1ba5-4659-9d1d-41f59dad3668https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/05/05/the-commodification-of-dokdo-island-nationalism-in-the-marketplaceHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/05/05/the-commodification-of-dokdo-island-nationalism-in-the-marketplace/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/05/05/the-commodification-of-dokdo-island-nationalism-in-the-marketplaceFri, 05 May 2017 07:30:00 GMTThe Commodification of Dokdo Island: Nationalism in the MarketplaceWhat does it mean to treat nationalism as a commodity?  In this conversation, Nam Center Postdoctoral Fellow Jiun Bang discusses the commodification surrounding the Dokdo/Takeshima dispute, and challenges some of the traditional assumptions behind our perceptions of nationalism.  And- a conversation on the strange linguistic character of the name Ehwa Womans University. Bang shares some little known facts about her alma mater. All this and more on episode 67 of The Korea File.  This episode was produced in collaboration with the University of Michigan’s Nam Center for Korean Studies.  Music on this episode: John Lopker's 'My Dear Dokdo' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTSMNaFB8Rkand also  Kim Kyung-min's 'Dokdo, dokdo, dokdo' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT3NcD5162s 00:25:00The Korea FilenoKorea,SouthKorea,Dokdo,Nationalism,TakeshimaDokdo noodles, Dokdo cookies: how we consume nationalism in the marketplace11705386-5e60-4255-89e2-3b38a156a189https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/04/21/north-korea-embraces-changing-economy-choson-exchange-in-the-dprkHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/04/21/north-korea-embraces-changing-economy-choson-exchange-in-the-dprk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/04/21/north-korea-embraces-changing-economy-choson-exchange-in-the-dprkFri, 21 Apr 2017 06:00:00 GMTNorth Korea Embraces Changing Economy: Choson Exchange in the DPRKSince 2009, the Singapore-based non-profit has facilitated training workshops for everyday North Koreans in Economics, Entrepreneurship and Urban Planning in metropolitan Pyongyang and elsewhere around the country. In this conversation, Chosun Exchange Associate Director of Research Dr. Andray Abrahamian discusses how the introduction of some aspects of a free market economy under the Kim Jong-eun regime is changing the way North Koreans look at capitalism. We’ll also talk about the prospects for further change in North Korean society and discuss how initiatives like Chosun Exchange could impact how the United States, South Korea and other countries approach North Korea policy.  Also: how can political leadership in the United States and the Koreas move past saber-rattling and militaristic rhetoric? How will South Korean policy towards the North change in the post-Park Geun-hye era? And what's it like to fly Air Koryo? Music on this episode is 'Great Comrade Kim Jong-eun, We Know Nobody But You' from KCTV State Television: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLbWjwIwKrI This episode was produced in collaboration with the University of Michigan’s Nam Center for Korean Studies.  To see Andray Abrahamian’s full Nam Center Undergraduate Fellows lecture, look for “Social Changes You See When Working in North Korea” on Youtube. Subscribe to Nam Center lecture series at 'umichncks'. 00:29:00The Korea FilenoNorthKorea,SouthKorea,Korea,Capitalism,ParkGeun-hyeNGO facilitates Free Market economic workshops in the DPRK428827b7-34e5-4e86-b9cd-077bf7c6e43chttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/04/05/polling-public-opinion-and-the-impeachment-of-park-geun-hyeHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/04/05/polling-public-opinion-and-the-impeachment-of-park-geun-hye/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/04/05/polling-public-opinion-and-the-impeachment-of-park-geun-hyeWed, 05 Apr 2017 04:30:00 GMTPolling, Public Opinion and the Impeachment of Park Geun-hyeHow effective is political polling today? With social trends pointing to a continuing decrease in the rate of democratic participation, in South Korea and elsewhere around the world, how can polls remain representative? In our conversation prior to his recent lecture at the University of Michigan, UC Berkley Professor Taeku Lee discusses how the political science of public polling, until recently a primarily American area of study, has gained academic traction in South Korea over the last decade.  This episode was produced in collaboration with the Nam Center for Korean Studies. Subscribe to the Nam Center’s Youtube channel at umichncks. Music on this episode is 7080 star ??? with ???. 00:27:00The Korea FilenoKorea,SouthKorea,ParkGeun-hye,Polling,PollsWhat role did public polling play in the spectacular political collapse of President Park Geun-hye?530b6e7e-13fc-4021-8858-0c7367475e1chttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/02/24/tributary-twilight-the-qing-dynasty-in-late-19th-century-koreaHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/02/24/tributary-twilight-the-qing-dynasty-in-late-19th-century-korea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/02/24/tributary-twilight-the-qing-dynasty-in-late-19th-century-koreaFri, 24 Feb 2017 06:00:00 GMTTributary Twilight: The Qing Dynasty in Late 19th Century KoreaJoshua Van Lieu is a historian of 20th century East Asian politics and international relations and an authority on the histories of Joseon Korea and Late Imperial China.  In this conversation, Van Lieu discusses the diplomatic intrigue of the Qing-Korea relationship and explains how the pageantry of tributary practice successfully manipulated Western preconceptions of the “unknowable orient”.  This episode was produced in collaboration with the University of Michigan’s Nam Center for Korean Studies.  To see Joshua Van Lieu’s full lecture, find “The Act was Oriental between Orientals: The Persistence of Late Victorian Translations of the Twilight of Qing-Chosun Tributary Practice” on Youtube. 00:28:00The Korea FilenoKorea,China,QingDynastyA Look at Diplomacy and the Tributary System in Chosun-era Korea79482528-ba5d-4f40-be24-097fc8e644dahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/02/09/nation-interrupted-literary-exchanges-across-the-dmz-pt-2Historyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/02/09/nation-interrupted-literary-exchanges-across-the-dmz-pt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/02/09/nation-interrupted-literary-exchanges-across-the-dmz-pt-2Thu, 09 Feb 2017 06:00:00 GMTNation Interrupted: Literary Exchanges Across the DMZ pt. 2The Koreas remain officially at war, a situation unchanged since 1953 when the Armistice Agreement, signed by China, North Korea and the United States, brought an end to active hostilities on the peninsula.  But the Armistice was not a peace settlement and tensions along the DMZ, the 38th parallel, have continued ever since. This long stalemate between the divided Koreas has prevented most kinds of social, cultural and political exchanges, with some exceptions.  In the conclusion to our two-part conversastion, I. Jonathan Kief, a Korea Foundation post-doctoral fellow at the University of Michigan’s Nam Center for Korean Studies, continues to explore the unconventional perspective on the relationship between writers in North and South Korea, in both the real and imagined ways in which literature of the post-war period managed to cross the 38th parallel in the post-war era.  This episode was produced in collaboration with the University of Michigan’s Nam Center for Korean Studies. 00:18:00The Korea Filenosouthkorea,northkorea,korea,koreanunification,koreanliteratureWhat has the literature of division meant for the two Koreas over the years?43dffad0-dee5-4775-9005-9ab76efd3664https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/01/26/nation-interrupted-literary-exchanges-across-the-dmz-pt-1Historyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/01/26/nation-interrupted-literary-exchanges-across-the-dmz-pt-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2017/01/26/nation-interrupted-literary-exchanges-across-the-dmz-pt-1Thu, 26 Jan 2017 06:00:00 GMTNation Interrupted: Literary Exchanges Across the DMZ pt. 1In his research I. Jonathan Kief, a Korea Foundation post-doctoral fellow at the University of Michigan’s Nam Center for Korean Studies, explores an unconventional perspective on the relationship between writers in North and South Korea. Here, in the first of a two-part conversation, he discusses the real as well as imagined ways in which literature of the post-war period managed to cross the 38th parallel and attempts to outline a more complicated and nuanced understanding of what division literature has meant in Korea over the years. This episode was produced in collaboration with the University of Michigan’s Nam Center for Korean Studies. To find our more on Kief's research or to view other lectures from the Nam Center Colloquium series , visit https://www.youtube.com/user/umichncks/featured 00:17:00The Korea Filenokorea,southkorea,northkoreaHave the DMZ and an ongoing state of war stopped all inter-Korean social, political and cultural exchange? Not exactly.04ecbfde-53b5-4366-8cb3-bccc9885ab69https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/12/01/the-capitalist-unconscious-migration-imagination-and-unificationHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/12/01/the-capitalist-unconscious-migration-imagination-and-unification/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/12/01/the-capitalist-unconscious-migration-imagination-and-unificationThu, 01 Dec 2016 07:00:00 GMTThe Capitalist Unconscious: Migration, Imagination and UnificationIn her recent book, ‘The Capitalist Unconscious: From Korean Unification to Transnational Korea’, professor of sociology Hyun-ok Park, of Toronto's York University, demonstrates that the unseen currents of capitalism, rather than territorial integration or family union, are driving a movement towards peninsular integration and a united Korea. In this conversation, prior to her recent lecture at the University of Michigan’s Nam Center for Korean Studies, she discusses how migrant labor, identity politics, social activism and media spectacle are each playing a part in the gradual trend towards unification and why she sees the capitalist integration of the peninsula and its diaspora as a new democratic moment for the Korean people. Music on this episode: Park In-Hee - ??? (1976) For more information on the University of Michigan's Nam Center for Korean Studies go to https://www.ii.umich.edu/ncks 00:15:00The Korea Filenosouthkorea,northkorea,unification,korea,chinaUnseen Forces of History Pull Together A Divided Korea1b75d30e-1e4d-46d4-a453-6bd730afa485https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/10/16/korean-evangelicals-the-university-bible-fellowship-saves-americaHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/10/16/korean-evangelicals-the-university-bible-fellowship-saves-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/10/16/korean-evangelicals-the-university-bible-fellowship-saves-americaSun, 16 Oct 2016 07:30:00 GMTKorean Evangelicals: The University Bible Fellowship Saves AmericaAt a recent lecture at the University of Michigan's Nam Center for Korean Studies, Pepperdine University sociologist Rebecca Kim spoke on the phenomena of South Korean evangelical missionaries proselytizing in the United States.  Exploring the relationship between the two countries since World War 2, her talk addresses how Korean missionaries with the University Bible Fellowship attempted to evangelize the college-educated and why the UFB's outreach efforts focused racially only on white Americans.  To see Kim's talk in full, go to https://www.youtube.com/user/umichncks Music on this episode is from 70s Christian singer ???. This conversation was recorded in March, 2016. It's the first in a series of episodes in collaboration with the University of Michigan’s Nam Center for Korean Studies. 00:15:00The Korea FilenoKorea,South Korea,Christianity,Missionaries,EvangelicalsWhy did Korean missionaries come to save white, upper-class American souls in the 1970's?6d4b22f6-b0e4-4fbe-99af-ee663d044979https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/09/15/devastation-and-desperation-more-eyewitness-accounts-of-1950s-koreaHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/09/15/devastation-and-desperation-more-eyewitness-accounts-of-1950s-korea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/09/15/devastation-and-desperation-more-eyewitness-accounts-of-1950s-koreaThu, 15 Sep 2016 08:00:00 GMTDevastation and Desperation: More Eyewitness Accounts of 1950’s KoreaIn part three of a conversation with conscientious objector, pacifist and 1950s aid worker Joe Smucker, he discusses the paranoia and chaos that he witnessed in a country in the grip of a post-colonial and post-war reality.  Plus, more on the Mennonites and their relationship with South Korea.   Also: an e-mail from a listener whose grandparents participated in educational and agricultural efforts in Daejon during the post-war period.   Music on this episode is from ??? with her 1960s trot classic '?????'. Photo credit: Morning Calm Weekly News on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/imcomkorea/3198333337 00:14:00The Korea FilenoIn the third of a three-part conversation, more first-hand accounts of post-war conditions in Daejon and Daeguhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/08/18/pacifism-on-the-peninsula-mennonites-in-koreaHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/08/18/pacifism-on-the-peninsula-mennonites-in-korea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/08/18/pacifism-on-the-peninsula-mennonites-in-koreaThu, 18 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMTPacifism on the Peninsula: Mennonites in KoreaPacifist and conscientious objector Joe Smucker left for Korea by freighter in 1956 to help with the country’s post-war reconstruction. His three years on the peninsula participating in relief work efforts were life-changing.  In part two of our conversation, Smucker reveals how the Mennonite Central Committee’s reconstruction efforts and work with orphans in the 1950's led to the founding of an Anabaptist church on the peninsula 40 years later. He also reflects on the post-colonial social and structural chaos he witnessed in the post-war wreckage of a divided Korea. Music on this episode is Lee Soo Mi 1950's release '??? ?? ? ?'. Refugee image from http://www.umcmission.org/learn-about-us/news-and-stories/2015/january/75thanniversary5060s 00:24:00The Korea FilenoKorea,SouthKorea,Refugees,KoreanWar,MennonitesWhy peace matters in a nation at war with itself.0e6ce666-1916-4643-8c2b-a804b9a5e190https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/06/30/daegu-1956-relief-work-and-reconstruction-in-post-war-koreaHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/06/30/daegu-1956-relief-work-and-reconstruction-in-post-war-korea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/06/30/daegu-1956-relief-work-and-reconstruction-in-post-war-koreaThu, 30 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTDaegu, 1956: Relief Work and Reconstruction in Post-war KoreaA pacifist and conscientious objector, Joe Smucker left for Korea by freighter in 1956 to help with the country’s post-war reconstruction. His three years on the peninsula participating in relief work efforts with the Mennonite Central Committee would change his life forever. In the first of a two-part interview, Smucker discusses the origins of the MCC, a relief organization similar to today’s Oxfam or Doctors Without Borders, their efforts to help cope with the post-war refugee crisis in Daegu and the sorry state of South Korea`s civil government in the post-war era. Music on this episode is from ??? with a live performance of his song `???? ??' 00:24:00The Korea FilenoA 22 year old relief worker and conscientious objector from Bluffton, Ohio disembarks from a cross-Pacific transport freighter in 1956’s Busan harbour. What hae4d6773d-17ed-4076-85d2-2b197b7e4f0fhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/06/16/the-chaebol-the-1997-imf-financial-crisis-and-the-neoliberal-eraHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/06/16/the-chaebol-the-1997-imf-financial-crisis-and-the-neoliberal-era/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/06/16/the-chaebol-the-1997-imf-financial-crisis-and-the-neoliberal-eraThu, 16 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMTThe Chaebol: The 1997 IMF Financial Crisis and the Neoliberal EraCorporate stereotyping, the cult power of Chaebol leadership and the structural differences before and after the 1997 IMF financial crisis. This is part three of a conversation with Michael Prentice, a PhD Candidate in the University of Michigan’s Department of Anthropology, on South Korea's hugely influential Chaebol.  Our fundraising campaign is live at https://www.patreon.com/thekoreafile?ty=h  Every dollar you pledge supports independent journalism and helps keep this podcast on the air! Prentice interned for a year at a Seoul-area company, conducting semi-covert academic research on the country's unique corporate culture. On this episode, he discusses Korean corporate security protocol and the complex relationship between Chaebol development and the narrative structure of Korean history. He also explains how he obtained his position as an undercover anthropologist.  Music on this episode is 1972's '???? ??' with Ji-Hyun on vocals and the legendary Shin Jung-hyun on guitar.   00:27:00The Korea Filenokorea,southkorea,oligarchy,corporatismWhat’s it like to go undercover inside corporate Korea? Part 3 of a three part conversation.2b00e67d-94ba-4ab3-9ef9-2d52d9d92ec8https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/06/02/chaebol-undercover-life-inside-corporate-koreaHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/06/02/chaebol-undercover-life-inside-corporate-korea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/06/02/chaebol-undercover-life-inside-corporate-koreaThu, 02 Jun 2016 07:30:00 GMTChaebol Undercover: Life Inside Corporate KoreaThis is part two of a conversation with Michael Prentice, a PhD Candidate in the University of Michigan’s Department of Anthropology, on South Korea's hugely influential Chaebol.  Our fundraising campaign is now live at  https://www.patreon.com/thekoreafile?ty=h      Every dollar you pledge supports independent journalism and helps keep this podcast on the air! Prentice interned for a year at a Seoul-area company, conducting semi-covert academic research on the country's unique corporate culture. On this episode, he discusses Korean corporate security protocol and the complex relationship between Chaebol development and the narrative structure of Korean history. He also explains how he obtained his position as an undercover anthropologist.  Music on this episode is from Shin Jung Hyun & The Donkeys feat. Lee Jung Hwa with their 1969 single 'My Hearts': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c0fjMVhwPM The episode image is of Heather 'Nut Rage' Cho, a vice president of Korean Air and daughter of the airline's chairman. http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/english/oped/opinions/8557-nepotism-south-korea-otherwise-egalitarian-korean-work-culture-nepotisms#sthash.B73TW3S8.dpuf     00:29:00The Korea Filenokorea,oligarchy,southkorea,chaebolNepotism, hangover strategies and the undercover life revealed8396790d-8def-479e-8655-82904fe5d7cfhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/05/12/chaebol-101-an-introduction-to-south-koreas-corporate-oligarchyHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/05/12/chaebol-101-an-introduction-to-south-koreas-corporate-oligarchy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/05/12/chaebol-101-an-introduction-to-south-koreas-corporate-oligarchyThu, 12 May 2016 06:00:00 GMTChaebol 101: An Introduction to South Korea’s Corporate OligarchyUniversity of Michigan PhD Candidate Michael Prentice interned for a year at a Seoul-area corporation, conducting semi-covert academic research on the unique corporate culture of South Korea. Here, Prentice discusses the semantics, politics and evolution of the word ‘Chaebol’, the origins of post-Korean War corporate and economic development in the country as well as society’s fascination and obsession with the behaviour and excesses of its ruling oligarchy. This is the first of a 3-part conversation. Music on this episode is from??? ‘s 1987 single ‘??’. Photo: New Samsung HQ in San Jose, CA Credit: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2015/09/25/take-a-tour-of-the-new-samsung.html   00:28:00The Korea FilenoKorea,SouthKorea,Oligarchy,Corporatism,NeoliberalismWhat’s it like to go undercover inside corporate Korea?a1490caa-cef1-4a13-8643-7a4f9eb8b5aehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/04/28/adventures-in-korean-archaeology-royal-tomb-excavations-in-gyeongjuHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/04/28/adventures-in-korean-archaeology-royal-tomb-excavations-in-gyeongju/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/04/28/adventures-in-korean-archaeology-royal-tomb-excavations-in-gyeongjuThu, 28 Apr 2016 06:00:00 GMTAdventures in Korean Archaeology: Royal Tomb Excavations in GyeongjuBorn in Seoul and raised in the United States, Rachel Lee’s first Gyeongju excavation was also her first visit to her country of origin.  Join us for a conversation about the differences between household and mortuary archaeology, a critique of popular misconceptions regarding the swashbuckling Indiana Jones-style archaeologist and a description of a typical archaeological research trip in Korea. This is the second of a two-part interview.  Music on this episode: ???'s 1978 single '????' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzCSfb58wNA 00:19:00The Korea Filenokorea,southkorea,archaeology,gyeongjuWhat it's like to work on an archaeological dig in the ancient capital of the Silla Dynastyf5be77fe-bcad-4444-95c9-b803054f4d17https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/04/14/adventures-in-archaeology-pre-historical-mumun-inequality-and-egalitarianismHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/04/14/adventures-in-archaeology-pre-historical-mumun-inequality-and-egalitarianism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/04/14/adventures-in-archaeology-pre-historical-mumun-inequality-and-egalitarianismThu, 14 Apr 2016 06:00:00 GMTAdventures in Archaeology: Pre-historical Mumun Inequality and EgalitarianismJoin us for a discussion with archaeologist Rachel Lee concerning her work on ‘Household Archaeology’ excavations near Jinju in South Gyeongsang province and a conversation about the wider arc of her research concerning Korea’s pre-historic Mumun period.  Music on this episode is Bae In-suk's 1979 single '???? ?????'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-muMHVUOSM 00:22:00The Korea FilenoHow did the shift to a primarily agricultural society in Korea almost 3000 years ago lead to the introduction of social inequality on the peninsula?https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/03/11/prisoners-and-propaganda-ww2-pows-in-colonial-seoulHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/03/11/prisoners-and-propaganda-ww2-pows-in-colonial-seoul/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/03/11/prisoners-and-propaganda-ww2-pows-in-colonial-seoulFri, 11 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMTPrisoners and Propaganda: WW2 POWs in Colonial SeoulMatt VanVolkenburg is an MA student at the University of Seattle in Washington and the long-time host of the prolific blog 'Gusts of Popular Feeling', which recently celebrated it's 10th year of analysis on Korean society, history, urban space, film and current events.  In this conversation, he recounts the story of how Japanese military successes in Singapore and Malaysia in 1942 led to the capture of an estimated 135,000 Allied soldiers, many of whom were imprisoned in colonial Seoul.  This conversation was recorded in Hongdae in May, 2015. Music on this episode: Kim Choo-ja and Shin Jung-hyun's '????' (1969)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VrbHeGtOvc 00:13:00The Korea Filenokorea,southkorea,seoul,ww2,ColonialismOn this week's episode, academic Matt Van Volkenburg recounts the story of how Japanese military successes in Singapore and Malaysia in 1942 led to the capturehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/02/26/tkf-in-washington-dc-behind-the-mic-at-the-korean-kontext-podcastHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/02/26/tkf-in-washington-dc-behind-the-mic-at-the-korean-kontext-podcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/02/26/tkf-in-washington-dc-behind-the-mic-at-the-korean-kontext-podcastFri, 26 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMTTKF in Washington, DC: Behind the Mic at the Korean Kontext PodcastJenna Gibson is the Director of Communications at the Korea Economic Institute in Washington DC, a think tank working to promote dialogue and understanding on economic, political and security relations between South Korea and the United States.   Gibson also hosts and produces the KEI’s Korean Kontext podcast, a weekly selection of interviews focusing on the experts, artists and opinion makers that shape the US-Korea policy world.   Here, Gibson talks about her own background with South Korea, the passion for journalism that she brings to her work as well as the goals she has for the podcast moving forward.   This is part two of our conversation. Music on this episode, ???(Shin Joong Hyun) and ???(Lee JeongHwa)'s "??" (1970) can be found here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G49vx9xMVJs 00:19:00The Korea Filenokorea,southkorea,northkorea,podcastingA conversation with Jenna Gibson of The Korea Economic Institute, host of the Korean Kontext podcasthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/02/11/the-korea-file-in-washington-dc-inside-the-korea-economic-instituteHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/02/11/the-korea-file-in-washington-dc-inside-the-korea-economic-institute/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/02/11/the-korea-file-in-washington-dc-inside-the-korea-economic-instituteThu, 11 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMTThe Korea File in Washington, DC: Inside the Korea Economic InstituteFounded in 1982, The Korea Economic Institute's aims to promote dialogue and understanding on economic, political and security relations between South Korea and the U.S.  But how does this play out in the organization's day-to-day operations?  In this episode, we join Director of Communications and host of the Korean Kontext podcast Jenna Gibson in Washington, D.C. for a look inside the KEI. For more on the KEI, go to http://www.keia.org/ For episodes of the Korean Kontext podcast, go to http://keia.podbean.com/ Music on this episode, 'Neutuenmyeon Kunilayo', is from Korea's first rock band, Kwon Soon-Keun and the Add-4s (1964). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIug9wIZf14&index=5&list=PL-d7juCwk5luyaXc4GrEMtTw2tjlY9ZMF 00:12:00The Korea Filenokorea,soutkorea,washington dc,thinktank,policyA look behind the scenes at the influential Korean think tank.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/01/28/jejus-osaka-diaspora-k-pop-and-code-switching-in-tsuruhashiHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/01/28/jejus-osaka-diaspora-k-pop-and-code-switching-in-tsuruhashi/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/01/28/jejus-osaka-diaspora-k-pop-and-code-switching-in-tsuruhashiThu, 28 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMTJeju's Osaka Diaspora: K-Pop and Code Switching in TsuruhashiOn this episode, UCLA PhD candidate in Asian Languages and Cultures Tommy Tran talks about his research concerning Japan’s Korean diaspora, with a focus on Osaka’s 80,000 residents with roots on Jeju Island.  Join us as we discuss dialect code-switching, Halla Mountain botany and shamanic deity worship in a metropolis of 19,000,000 people. This is the 2nd of a two part conversation. Music on this episode: Hwan Keum-sim's 1989 performance of 'Aldeulhan Dangsin' ( ??? - ??? ?? ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D329zrb_P-0 Photo Credit: https://traveldreamscapes.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/japan-osaka-tsuruhashi-koreatown/ 00:19:00The Korea Filenosouth korea,korea,jeju,kpop,japanDialect Code-switching, K-pop Gentrification and Shamanic Deity Worship in a Metropolis of 19,000,000 people.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/01/14/koreas-osaka-diaspora-origins-of-the-zainichiHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/01/14/koreas-osaka-diaspora-origins-of-the-zainichi/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2016/01/14/koreas-osaka-diaspora-origins-of-the-zainichiThu, 14 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMTKorea's Osaka Diaspora: Origins of the ZainichiOn this episode of The Korea File podcast, a conversation with UCLA PhD candidate in Asian Languages and Cultures Tommy Tran about his research on Japan’s Korean diaspora, including:  1) the colonial-era origins of Jeju migration to Osaka,  2) the role of terror and violence in migration trends during the Korean Civil War and Jeju’s 4.3 Massacre and 3) the Osaka diaspora’s sense of identity as pre-division Koreans.  This is the first of a two-part episode. Music on this episode: Hwan Keum-sim's 'Cholibdong' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4AAbH-eR_c 00:24:00The Korea Filenokorea,southkorea,northkorea,japan,osakaCitizens without a nation, what are the historical origins of Japan's 800,000 Koreans?https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/12/10/inside-the-potemkin-country-tourism-in-north-koreaHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/12/10/inside-the-potemkin-country-tourism-in-north-korea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/12/10/inside-the-potemkin-country-tourism-in-north-koreaThu, 10 Dec 2015 06:00:00 GMTInside the Potemkin Country: Tourism in North KoreaPark picnics in the Democratic People’s Republic. The Kim Dynasty: cult or religion? And: Rules for Communist Clam Cooking.  On this episode of The Korea File writer and journalist Jon Dunbar describes the experience of vacationing and travelling in one of the most insular countries in the world. Music on this episode: 'My Country is the Best!' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-kuOwUAHIQ 00:31:00The Korea FilenoNorthKorea,Korea,SouthKorea,VacationJoin writer and journalist Jon Dunbar for a look behind the Kimchi Curtain, on holiday in North Korea.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/10/29/used-cassettes-live-show-interviewHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/10/29/used-cassettes-live-show-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/10/29/used-cassettes-live-show-interviewThu, 29 Oct 2015 07:30:00 GMTUSED CASSETTES live show + interviewOn this week`s episode of The Korea File, it`s Seoul`s most renown expat indie band!  With international recognition and crossover success in the Korean mainstream this is Used Cassettes, live at Haebongchoen`s Thunderhorse Tavern.  From the band bio at Magic Strawberry Sound:  ``Used Cassettes was formed as a drunken pact between some friends in a dingy basement in South Korea. Three years later the band come to the forefront of the Seoul indie music scene.  Currently, Used Cassettes are back in the studio recording their first full-length album and continue to gig regularly in Seoul, where they have gained a strong following and a reputation for wild and energetic performances.`` See more of Used Cassettes` music on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35Yge3ucx0o or hear them on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/used-cassettes    For future episodes of The Korea File, check out our new home athttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile 00:35:00The Korea FilenoSeoul's biggest expat indie rock group, live at the Thunderhorse Tavernhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/10/15/neoliberalism-imperialism-and-urban-development-pt-2Historyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/10/15/neoliberalism-imperialism-and-urban-development-pt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/10/15/neoliberalism-imperialism-and-urban-development-pt-2Thu, 15 Oct 2015 06:00:00 GMTNeoliberalism, Imperialism and Urban Development pt. 2In 2004, an agreement was reached between the United States and South Korean governments to relocate the United States Forces Korea from the heart of Seoul to Camp Humphreys, outside the mid-sized city of Pyeongtaek, and to a second major garrison outside of Daegu  The process, scheduled to be completed next year, will consolidate more than 28,000 troops into two regional hubs and will transform Camp Humphreys into the largest U.S. Army garrison in Asia. As the population of the garisson increases from 12,000 Soldiers, Family Members and contractors to 37,000 in 2016, the city of Pyeongtaek, in co-operation with the central South Korean government, have developed ambitious plans.  These include a major Samsung semiconductor chip plant, the world’s largest fuel cell power plant, an expanded maritime port, a free economic zone as well as tens of thousands of new housing developments.  UC Berkley’s Bridget Martin is researching the links between Militarism and Urbanization in South Korea. In the second of our two-part conversation, she talks about the intensity of South Korean urban redevelopment, the goals behind USFK base consolidation and restructuring and the historical relationship between American military bases and South Korean society. Music on this episode is the Pearl Sister's 'Love House' (????? ??? ??)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AAvLhCeUwc 00:22:00The Korea Filenokorea,south korea,seoul,millitarization,urbanizationUC Berkeley’s Bridget Martin talks about the intensity of South Korean urban redevelopment, the goals behind USFK base consolidation and the historical relationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/10/01/neoliberalism-imperialism-and-urban-development-pt-1Historyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/10/01/neoliberalism-imperialism-and-urban-development-pt-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/10/01/neoliberalism-imperialism-and-urban-development-pt-1Thu, 01 Oct 2015 06:00:00 GMTNeoliberalism, Imperialism and Urban Development pt. 1In 2004, an agreement was reached between the United States and South Korean governments to move all U.S. forces in the country south of the Han River. This move will relocate the United States Forces Korea from the heart of Seoul to Camp Humphreys, outside the mid-sized city of Pyeongtaek, and to a second major garrison outside of Daegu.  The process, scheduled to be completed next year, will consolidate more than 28,000 troops into two regional hubs and will transform Camp Humphreys into the largest U.S. Army garrison in Asia. As the population of the garisson increases from 5,000 Soldiers and 7000 civilians, family members and contractors to more than 37,000 by 2016, civic authorities for the city of Pyeongtaek have developed ambitious plans for the expanding city including a major Samsung semiconductor chip plant, the world’s largest fuel cell power plant, an expanded maritime port, a free economic zone and tens of thousands of new housing developments.  Bridget K. Martin, a PhD student in Geography at UC Berkley, is researching the links between Militarism and Urbanization in South Korea.  In the first of a two-part interview she explains how American imperialism and Korean development, heavily connected since the end of the Korean War, are continuing to work together in new and surprising ways.  Music on this episode: ????-??https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66fPqqAtyEw 00:20:00The Korea Filenokorea,southkorea,seoul,urbanization,MilitarismWhat are the links between militarism and urbanization in South Korea?https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/09/18/no-naval-base-on-jejuHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/09/18/no-naval-base-on-jeju/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/09/18/no-naval-base-on-jejuFri, 18 Sep 2015 06:00:00 GMTNo Naval Base on JejuAfter more than 3000 days of action, what's the state of the anti-naval base protest in Gangjeong Village? I speak with Sunny, an activist with the Catholic Workers Movement, about the morale and momentum of the movement moving forward. Plus, live music from Gangjeong's Peace Market held last June outside the base construction site. For more information on the anti-base protests, go to savejejunow.org 00:20:00The Korea Filenokorea,southkorea,jeju,SocialJustice,social issuesWhat's motivated Jeju activists to block construction of a Korean naval base for 8 years?https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/08/20/on-podcasting-in-koreaHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/08/20/on-podcasting-in-korea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/08/20/on-podcasting-in-koreaThu, 20 Aug 2015 06:00:00 GMTOn Podcasting in KoreaJeju Weekly editor-in-chief Darren Southcott turns the mic around in a conversation with me about podcasting in Korea. The Korea File will be on hiatus until mid September, with a new episode out on September 16th. This episode's music:  San U-lim's 'It Was Probably Late Summer' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-6jssOe5Uo 00:21:00The Korea Filenopodcasting,korea,southkorea,jejuThe Korea File producer Andre Goulet speaks with Jeju Weekly editor Darren Southcott about podcasting in Korea.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/08/12/nice-legs-live-in-jeju-cityHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/08/12/nice-legs-live-in-jeju-city/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/08/12/nice-legs-live-in-jeju-cityWed, 12 Aug 2015 06:00:00 GMTNICE LEGS, live in Jeju CitySeoul's lo-fi basement punk pop pioneers Nice Legs, live at The Factory in Jeju City, 6/13/2015 Find more Nice Legs here: https://wearenicelegs.bandcamp.com/releases 00:14:00The Korea Fileyessouthkorea,korea,indie,indie music,seoulSeoul's best indie band, live and loquacious on Jeju Island.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/08/05/10-years-of-the-jeju-peace-forum-from-activism-to-cynicismHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/08/05/10-years-of-the-jeju-peace-forum-from-activism-to-cynicism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/08/05/10-years-of-the-jeju-peace-forum-from-activism-to-cynicismWed, 05 Aug 2015 06:00:00 GMT10 Years of The Jeju Peace Forum: From Activism to CynicismThe Jeju Peace Forum was founded in 2001 with the goal of contributing to world peace and international cooperation in the East Asian sphere through multilateral dialogue and community building.  The 2003 edition of the conference included President Roh Muu-hyun's official apology to Jeju Island for the 4.3 massacre and the 2007 Jeju Declaration envisioned a regional peacekeeping diplomatic role for South Korea based on the Helsinki Process.  In 2008, with the election of the hardline right-wing Lee Myung-bak government, the foreign affairs ministry changed the name of the conference to The Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity and shifted focus away from co-operative agreements, bringing in big name speakers on themes unrelated to the peace process.   A glance at the list of events, workshops and speakers from the 10th Forum held last May, full of washed-up politicians and discredited neoliberal economic themes, suggests a conference in search of an identity.   Darren Southcott, editor-in-chief of The Jeju Weekly magazine, joins The Korea File to discuss whether or not the Forum has stayed true to it’s roots as a regional peace initiative.   00:28:00The Korea Filenopeace,jeju,korea,south korea,neoliberalismHas the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity strayed from its roots as a regional peace initiative?https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/08/01/conservation-and-exploitation-jeju-and-the-environmentHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/08/01/conservation-and-exploitation-jeju-and-the-environment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/08/01/conservation-and-exploitation-jeju-and-the-environmentSat, 01 Aug 2015 08:00:00 GMTConservation and Exploitation: Jeju and the EnvironmentWith more than 10 million visitors every year, how does Jeju balance UNESCO-certified biosphere reserves and multiple World Natural Heritage Sites with the environmental footprint of a rapidly expanding tourism economy?  Jeju Weekly editor Darren Southcott weighs in on the growing conflict between conservation and exploitation on Jeju Island. The Jeju Weekly has been publishing since 2009 and is available at various locations around the island. For all the news that matters about Jeju, check out Darren's byline on the masthead athttp://www.jejuweekly.com/ Music on this episode:  From 1973, ???(Lee Jung Sun) with '????' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzJo8QmaTGE 00:27:00The Korea FilenoThe Jeju Weekly's Editor-in-Chief Darren Southcott on the island's rising environmental challengeshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/07/22/12-years-of-stepping-stone-jejus-indie-rock-festivalHistoryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/07/22/12-years-of-stepping-stone-jejus-indie-rock-festival/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/07/22/12-years-of-stepping-stone-jejus-indie-rock-festivalWed, 22 Jul 2015 05:30:00 GMT12 Years of STEPPING STONE, Jeju's Indie Rock FestivalFrom humble beginnings in a Tapdong parking lot 12 years ago, the Stepping Stone indie rock festival celebrated another success in 2015 in spite of heavy rain, intense winds and a washed-out beach due to Typhoon Chan-hom.  The Korea File was at the festival's Plan B, Daemyung Resort's Diamond Ballroom on Hamdeok Beach, to speak with festival organizer Kim Myoung-su and some of the bands, including Romantiqua's guitar-heavy post-rock, the Mogwai-esque soundscape harmonics of Apollo 18 and the dynamic folk punk of Jeju's own Zen Alone.  For more on the festival check out Ann Bush's eyewitness account at http://www.jejuweekly.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=4846 00:17:00The Korea Filenokorea,south korea,jeju,indiemusic,indierockJeju's premiere indie music festival, Stepping Stone, celebrates it's 12th year.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/07/17/on-jeju-shamanism-pt-2Travelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/07/17/on-jeju-shamanism-pt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/07/17/on-jeju-shamanism-pt-2Fri, 17 Jul 2015 06:00:00 GMTOn Jeju Shamanism pt. 2South Korea is one of very few developed nations to have maintained a Shamanic heritage over millennia, and although Shamanism’s influence has diminished on the Korean mainland in the face of modernization, state-sponsored oppression and a generational shift in recent decades, it is still widely practiced on Jeju by a shrinking, but significant, number of elderly islanders . Filmaker, writer and photographer Joey Rositano has spent more than three years attempting to answer this question, documenting, researching and collecting myths and stories from the elderly practitioners of shamanism on Jeju island. His documentary ‘At Search for Spirits on the Island of Rocks, Wind and Women’ premiered at the 2014 Jeju Women’s Film Festival and a book of his photography work entitled ‘Spirits: Jeju Island’s Shamanic Shrines’ was released this week. This is the second of a two part conversation. For more on Joey's documentary, to find out about shrine preservation efforts on Jeju or to order a copy of 'Spirits: Jeju Island’s Shamanic Shrines', go to https://pagansweare.wordpress.com/ 00:29:00The Korea Filenosouth korea,korea,jeju,Shamanism,ShamanFilmmaker, writer and researcher Joey Rositano on Jeju Island's unique Shamanismhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/07/12/on-jeju-shamanism-pt-1Travelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/07/12/on-jeju-shamanism-pt-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/07/12/on-jeju-shamanism-pt-1Sun, 12 Jul 2015 06:00:00 GMTOn Jeju Shamanism pt. 1With roots emanating from the animistic tradition of central Siberia, Korea is one of very few developed nations to have maintained a Shamanic heritage over thousands of years. But after decades of neglect and government-sponsored eradication efforts in the 20th century, what's left of Korean shamanism?  Filmaker, writer and photographer Joey Rositano has spent more than three years attempting to answer this question, documenting, researching and collecting myths and stories from the elderly practitioners of shamanism on Jeju island.  His documentary ‘At Search for Spirits on the Island of Rocks, Wind and Women’ premiered at the 2014 Jeju Women’s Film Festival and a book of his photography work entitled ‘Spirits: Jeju Island’s Shamanic Shrines’ was released this week.  This is part one of a two part conversation. For more on Joey's documentary, to find out about shrine preservation efforts on Jeju or to order a copy of 'Spirits: Jeju Island’s Shamanic Shrines', go to https://pagansweare.wordpress.com/ 00:28:00The Korea FilenoKorea,South Korea,Jeju Island,ShamanismWriter and photographer Joey Rositano on Jeju Island's rich Shamanic traditionhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/07/03/jejus-back-to-land-movementTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/07/03/jejus-back-to-land-movement/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/07/03/jejus-back-to-land-movementFri, 03 Jul 2015 06:00:00 GMTJeju's Back-to-Land MovementKorea’s back-to-the-land movement is an unprecedented phenomenon in modern Korean history. What’s driving tens of thousands of Koreans to leave the conveniences and comforts of the city to start a new life in rural Jeju?  Agnes Sohn is an American cultural anthropologist with a focus on social and cultural movements. She recently completed three months of field research under a Fulbright-Hays grant and returns to the island in the fall to continue her doctoral dissertation.  In this interview she discusses the root causes of Seoul's growing urban exodus and the challenges and complications that arise for new arrivals attempting to integrate into the mostly elderly and primarily agricultural communities of rural Jeju. Special interview assist from Jeju dialect language preservationist Moira Saltzman. Music for this episode courtesy of folk legend ??? with ??? ???https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5-ifLVyoMM 00:30:00The Korea Filenokorea,southkorea,seoul,jeju,backtolandThe Korea File interviews cultural anthropologist Agnes Sohn on Jeju's Back-to-land movement.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/06/26/globalized-jeju-tourism-and-turmoilTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/06/26/globalized-jeju-tourism-and-turmoil/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/06/26/globalized-jeju-tourism-and-turmoilFri, 26 Jun 2015 10:30:00 GMTGlobalized Jeju: Tourism and TurmoilJeju Island welcomes more than a million tourists to its beaches, resorts and UNESCO Natural World Heritage sites every month. The number has grown dramatically every year, from 5 million in 2005 to more than 12 million last year, driven by the economic confidence of a powerful domestic middle class and the package tours of China's nouveaux riche. The effect of the increase in visitors on the environmental and social stability of this island of 500,000 is dramatic and ongoing.  Ann Bush is a writer, teacher and activist from Berkley, California. Her work for The Jeju Weekly magazine has brought an articulate and insightful outsider’s take on the art, history and culture of the island. In this interview she discusses the value and dangers of tourism's economic benefits and the sanctity of cultural solidarity in the face of massive change. Her blog can be found at https://jejujive.wordpress.com/ Music in this episode: ? ? ? ? with '?? ?? ? ? ?' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpQ7A-hlcI4 00:25:00The Korea Filenokorea,southkorea,jeju,globallization,tourismJeju Island welcomes more than a million tourists to its beaches, resorts and UNESCO Natural World Heritage sites every month. The number has grown dramaticallyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/06/18/saure-gurken-live-show-interviewTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/06/18/saure-gurken-live-show-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/06/18/saure-gurken-live-show-interviewThu, 18 Jun 2015 08:00:00 GMTSAURE GURKEN live show + interviewWhere Ween meets Willie Nelson, this is weirdo, operatic guitar rock at it's strangest: expat/Korean hybrid Saure Gurken are currently playing around Seoul supporting the release of their new EP '?'.  From their bio at doindie.co.kr-"Saure Gurken is a three-piece rock band based in Seoul, South Korea. Formed in 2013 by original members Vance Baryn (vocals, bass) and Quaziq (guitars), they were later joined by Josh King (drums) in 2014. Saure Gurken have released one EP (“?” 2015) and will release two more EP's in 2015 and a full album in early 2016. Like its members, Saure Gurken's sound is strange and eclectic, delving into different styles and sounds with the goal of creating musical experiences rather than simply songs. If one listens closely, they might perceive the infuence of a wide variety of artists including Tom Waits, Metallica, Operation Ivy, Mr. Bungle, and Willie Nelson. Ultimately, Saure Gurken's goal is to create music that is interesting and original which defies notions of genre." A review of their EP '?'can be found here: http://sleepingbagstudios.ca/saure-gurken-%E4%B8%8A/ For more of the band's music, go to https://sauregurken.bandcamp.com/releases 00:19:00The Korea Filenometal,Prog Metal,prog rock,Korean music,koreaWhere Ween meets Willie Nelson, this is weirdo, operatic guitar rock at it's strangest: expat/Korean hybrid Saure Gurken are currently playing around Seoul supphttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/06/11/weed-counterculture-and-dictatorshipTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/06/11/weed-counterculture-and-dictatorship/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/06/11/weed-counterculture-and-dictatorshipThu, 11 Jun 2015 09:30:00 GMTWeed, Counterculture and DictatorshipMatt VanVolkenburg's prolific blog 'Gusts of Popular Feeling' celebrates it's 10th year of analysis on Korean society, history, urban space, film and current events this month. In the final segment of a 3-part interview, Matt talks about marijuana, rock music and the counterculture and their relationship with dictator Park Chung-hee in the military police state of 1970s South Korea. For an epic 10 year run of writing check out VanVolkenburg's archived work athttp://populargusts.blogspot.kr/ Music in this episode- Young Sound '???' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImP9ZzJ5Oi0 00:26:00The Korea FilenoMatt VanVolkenburg's prolific blog 'Gusts of Popular Feeling' celebrates it's 10th year of analysis on Korean society, history, urban space, film and current evhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/06/10/korean-identity-and-anti-americanismTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/06/10/korean-identity-and-anti-americanism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/06/10/korean-identity-and-anti-americanismWed, 10 Jun 2015 08:00:00 GMTKorean Identity and Anti-AmericanismMatt VanVolkenburg's prolific blog 'Gusts of Popular Feeling' celebrates it's 10th year of analysis on Korean society, history, urban space, film and current events this month. In the second of a 3-part interview, Matt discusses the concept of Korean identity, the notion of the unfinished country and the history of anti-Americanism on the peninsula. For an epic 10 year run of writing check out VanVolkenburg's archived work athttp://populargusts.blogspot.kr/ Music on this episode:  'From Mother's Arms to Korea' The Louvin Brothers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM0b-Mt79sI&index=14&list=PL4JAoPLjRunSuxI0y99cRxxeFjBeB74Gv 00:20:00The Korea FilenoMatt VanVolkenburg's prolific blog 'Gusts of Popular Feeling' celebrates it's 10th year of analysis on Korean society, history, urban space, film and current evhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/05/30/a-history-of-korean-social-movementsTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/05/30/a-history-of-korean-social-movements/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/05/30/a-history-of-korean-social-movementsSat, 30 May 2015 08:00:00 GMTA History of Korean Social MovementsMatt VanVolkenburg's prolific blog 'Gusts of Popular Feeling' celebrates it's 10th year of analysis on Korean society, history, urban space, film and current events this month.  In the first of a 3-part interview, Matt discusses his ongoing research on all things Korean, as well as the history of social movements in the south half of the peninsula. For an epic 10 year run of writing check out VanVolkenburg's archived work athttp://populargusts.blogspot.kr/ Music on this episode:  ? ? ?- ? ? ? ? ?? (Joo Hyun Mi- Watery Eyes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1SreduOuiM 00:27:00The Korea FilenoMatt VanVolkenburg's prolific blog 'Gusts of Popular Feeling' celebrates it's 10th year of analysis on Korean society, history, urban space, film and current evhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/05/24/the-sewol-truth-movement-one-year-laterTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/05/24/the-sewol-truth-movement-one-year-later/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/05/24/the-sewol-truth-movement-one-year-laterSun, 24 May 2015 08:00:00 GMTThe Sewol Truth Movement, One Year LaterOn April 16th, 2014 the MV Sewol sunk off the coast of Mokpo killing 304 passengers. The victims were primarily high school students on a field trip to Jeju Island. One year later, South Korean society continues to struggle with the issues of public safety and government accountability. Families of the victims continue to grieve for their lost loved ones. Cho Mi-sun, an activist with Sewol Truth, spoke with me at the group's petition tent in Gwangwhamun Square on May 8th, 2015.  She discusses the organization's ongoing call for an impartial and comprehensive investigation into the tragedy, police reaction to the vigil and commemoration of April 16th, 2015 and the future role of the Sewol Truth movement in Korean society. For more information, go to http://www.sewoltruth.com/ 00:20:00The Korea FilenoOn April 16th, 2014 the MV Sewol sunk off the coast of Mokpo killing 304 passengers. The victims were primarily high school students on a field trip to Jeju Islhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/05/15/henry-demos-live-show-interviewTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/05/15/henry-demos-live-show-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/05/15/henry-demos-live-show-interviewFri, 15 May 2015 08:30:00 GMTHENRY DEMOS: live show + interviewArt-noise provocateur Henry Demos on moonlighting between this project and weirdo-pop duo Nice Legs, the evolution of the "frankenbass" and how the character of Seoul effects music in the city.  Drum collaborations from Andrew Blad.  This completely improvised set was performed and recorded live at Strange Fruit, Hongdae on 5/3/15. Photo by Douglas Vautour. See more of his work documenting Seoul's indie music scene at https://www.facebook.com/DouglasVautourPhotography 00:19:00The Korea Filenoindiepop,indierock,noiserock,seoul,KoreaArt-noise provocateur Henry Demos on moonlighting between this project and weirdo-pop duo Nice Legs, the evolution of the "frankenbass" and how the character ofhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/05/11/peace-corps-vs-korean-public-schoolTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/05/11/peace-corps-vs-korean-public-school/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/05/11/peace-corps-vs-korean-public-schoolMon, 11 May 2015 08:00:00 GMTPeace Corps vs. Korean Public SchoolCalled to service with the American Peace Corps in Mali, she's now a public school teacher in Jeju City. Comparing and contrasting the two experiences, this is Maria Denise in conversation. Music on this episode: Early 'Group Sounds' band The Key Boys with 'Let's Go to the Beach'. Find out more about the Peace Corps at http://www.peacecorps.gov/ 00:30:00The Korea FilenoMaria Denise contrasts her Peace Corps work in Mali with South Korean public school teaching.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/29/urban-explorationseoul-punkTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/29/urban-explorationseoul-punk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/29/urban-explorationseoul-punkWed, 29 Apr 2015 23:00:00 GMTUrban Exploration/Seoul PunkIn part two of our conversation, writer and journalist Jon Dunbar talks about his authoritative experience with Urban Exploration around the country, the 10th anniversary of his seminal zine Broke in Korea and why he believes Seoul's punk and indie rock scenes should be kept separate.  Jon Dunbar's writing and photography can be found at http://daehanmindecline.com/ This episode's music:  1960's Group Sounds band Hi 6 w/ "?? ?" 00:28:00The Korea FilenoPunk,urbex,seoul,korea10 Rules for Urban Exploration + Seoul's Punk Rock Communityhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/24/hidden-history-of-jeju-islandTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/24/hidden-history-of-jeju-island/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/24/hidden-history-of-jeju-islandFri, 24 Apr 2015 22:30:00 GMTHidden History of Jeju IslandTommy Tran is a PhD student at the University of California at Los Angeles in the department of Asian Languages and Cultures. His primary focus is urban ethnography in Korean Studies. In this interview he discusses the hidden history of Jeju-do's streets, architecture and urban planning initiatives during the Chosun dynasty and Japanese occupation. You can read more about his work at his blog, Jeju Palimpsest: https://jinmunhak.wordpress.com Music on this episode is Trot King Ko Bok-su's ???? circa 1960. See it on Youtube athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNY_z9AC9P4 00:13:00The Korea FilenoTommy Tran Reveals Jeju's Secret Historyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/15/on-koreas-cultsTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/15/on-koreas-cults/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/15/on-koreas-cultsWed, 15 Apr 2015 01:50:09 GMTOn Korea's CultsIn part one of a two-part interview, writer and journalist Jon Dunbar discusses the seedy reputation of Korean cult culture, including Cheonghaejin Marine, the company behind the sinking of the MV Sewol. For more on Cheonghaejin Marine's alleged culpability in the Sewol's sinking, go to http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140421001183 Jon Dunbar's writing and photography can be found at http://daehanmindecline.com/ 00:14:00The Korea Filenokorea,southkorea,cults truth deception,cultsA Short Introduction to Korea's Cultshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/08/jejus-43-massacre-rememberedTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/08/jejus-43-massacre-remembered/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/08/jejus-43-massacre-rememberedWed, 08 Apr 2015 02:00:56 GMTJeju's 4.3 Massacre RememberedOn April 3rd, 1948, Jeju Island was caught in a civil war-like time of violence and human rights abuses. This is when the period known as the Jeju Uprising and Massacre began. The Korea File spoke with participants at the Jeju 4.3 Commemorative Street Festival last Friday to hear their impressions of this tragic event in Jeju's history. Live music performances include Hallasanhoe's Songs for Jeju 4.3, Dedicated to 4.3/Antiwar Peace by the Parkbo Band and The Changwon Grandmothers Singing Group's songs from yesteryear with "Girls’ High School Days”. Activist/Artist Lee Do-hee's work can be found at http://www.doheelee.com The image for this episode is a still from the film '?? (Jiseul)', a semi-fictionalized account of the events of 1948 and after. A review on the award-winning film can be found at Koreana, a quarterly journal of Korean arts and culture at http://www.koreana.or.kr/months/news_view.asp?b_idx=3025&lang=en&page_type=list and the film is wildly available online. For a long read on Jeju's 4.3 tragedy see the official governmental document The Jeju 4·3 Incident Investigation Report at http://www.jeju43peace.or.kr/report_eng.pdf For a brief summarization, go to http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Jeju_Uprising00:24:00The Korea FilenoOn April 3rd, 1948, Jeju Island was caught in a civil war-like time of violence and human rights abuses. This is when the period known as the Jeju Uprising andhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/01/jejus-unregulated-growthTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/01/jejus-unregulated-growth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/04/01/jejus-unregulated-growthWed, 01 Apr 2015 02:21:07 GMTJeju's Unregulated GrowthTommy Tran is a PhD student at the University of California at Los Angeles in the department of Asian Languages and Cultures. His primary focus is urban ethnography in Korean Studies. In this interview he discusses what happens when Jeju Island, a former periphery of Korea, becomes a premier testing ground for development highlighting the contradiction between urban expansion and cultural and ecological preservation. He also speaks about his (extremely painful) 7 day, 150 km pilgrimage around the entire perimeter of Jeju (in straw sandals) in 2011 and his relationship with Korean Son Buddhism. You can read more about his work at his blog, Jeju Palimpsest: https://jinmunhak.wordpress.com Music on this episode is Banigeoulseu with 'Wave' circa early '80s. Watch their video on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL5hyxwUuRY 00:26:00The Korea Filenojeju,development,Environment,Environmental,EnvironmentalismUnrestrained development is changing the face of Jeju Islandhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/03/25/ben-spencer-chuja-exit-interviewTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/03/25/ben-spencer-chuja-exit-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/03/25/ben-spencer-chuja-exit-interviewWed, 25 Mar 2015 01:59:43 GMTBEN SPENCER: Chuja Exit InterviewBen Spencer made it through 6 months on the biggest hardship posting in Korea's EPIK public school program, the rapidly shrinking fishing community of 2000 on Chuja Island, 2 hours north-west of Jeju by ferry. I spoke with him in October and agreed to catch up again at the end of his contract to see how he had maintained morale and motivation in such an isolated environment. In this exit interview two days prior to leaving Korea forever and returning to life, love and home in Ireland, Spencer speaks about life in a one industry community, Chuja's lack of self-sufficiency and why he ended his teaching contract early. He also expands on some Chuja-related topics established by The Jeju Weekly article 'And You Thought Jeju Was Remote' from August, 2009. Spencer's intriguing and articulate prose on Chuja life can be found at OBSERVATIONS FROM THE COUNTRYSIDE at https://countryobservations.wordpress.com/ and his earlier writings can be found at SPENCER COTTAGE INDUSTRIES at https://spencersteaandsympathy.wordpress.com/ Music on this episode courtesy of '60s Korean girl-group THE PEARL SISTERS. An explainer on the group from kpopstarz.com: http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/81483/20140227/pearl-sisters-hate-it.htm A link to The jeju Weekly article can be found here: http://www.jejuweekly.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=17900:25:00The Korea FilenoBen Spencer made it through 6 months on the biggest hardship posting in Korea's EPIK public school program, the rapidly shrinking fishing community of 2000 on Chttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/03/18/fancy-man-live-show-interviewTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/03/18/fancy-man-live-show-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/03/18/fancy-man-live-show-interviewWed, 18 Mar 2015 01:55:20 GMTFANCY MAN live show + interviewFancy folk trio FANCY MAN on playing in Jeju's music scene, using the school music room as a practice space and the joys of sharing a teaching gig with your bandmates. You can find more music and videos including Christmas Card From Korea (part 2) at http://www.timothycushing.com/ This interview and live performance was recorded at Jeju City's Magpie Brewing Co. on 2/20/2015.00:26:00The Korea FilenoFancy folk trio FANCY MAN on playing in Jeju's music scene, using the school music room as a practice space and the joys of sharing a teaching gig with your banhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/03/11/brother-anthony-koreas-20th-centuryTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/03/11/brother-anthony-koreas-20th-century/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/03/11/brother-anthony-koreas-20th-centuryWed, 11 Mar 2015 01:47:58 GMTBROTHER ANTHONY: Korea's 20th CenturyBrother Anthony (???) is President of the Royal Asiatic Society of Korea, an academic organization which has participated in Korean intellectual and cultural life since 1900 . He`s also a scholar of Korean studies, a translator of Korean poetry and an expert on The Korean Way of Tea. In the 2nd of a two-part conversation he speaks about his work translating poet Ko Un (??), the changes he's witnessed firsthand in Korean society in the last 35 years and the unreality created by the division between the two Koreas. For more on Brother Anthony, visit his website at http://hompi.sogang.ac.kr/anthony/ For more on The Royal Asiatic Society of Korea visit http://www.raskb.com/ This interview was recorded in Brother Anthony`s Sogang University neighbourhood office in December, 2014. Music on this episode: "Chuitaepyoung", Daegeum Solo, 192800:25:00The Korea FilenoBrother Anthony (???) is President of the Royal Asiatic Society of Korea, an academic organization which has participated in Korean intellectual and cultural lihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/03/03/brother-anthony-has-eclectic-interestsTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/03/03/brother-anthony-has-eclectic-interests/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/03/03/brother-anthony-has-eclectic-interestsTue, 03 Mar 2015 11:45:34 GMTBROTHER ANTHONY has eclectic interestsBrother Anthony, or ???, is President of the Royal Asiatic Society of Korea (http://www.raskb.com/), an academic organization which has participated in Korean intellectual and cultural life since 1900 . He`s also a scholar of Korean studies, a translator of Korean poetry and an expert on The Korean Way of Tea. In the first of a two-part conversation he speaks about the Society's history and it's relationship with the country, discusses his 37 years as a member of Seoul`s academic community and reflects on his life as a member of the Taizé monastic order. For more on Brother Anthony, visit his website at http://hompi.sogang.ac.kr/anthony/ This interview was recorded in Brother Anthony`s Sogang University neighbourhood office in December, 2014. Music on this episode: "Gayageum Sanjo Variation", Hwang Byeonggi (1966)00:20:00The Korea FilenoBrother Anthony, or ???, is President of the Royal Asiatic Society of Korea (http://www.raskb.com/), an academic organization which has participated in Korean ihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/02/24/mountains-live-show-interviewTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/02/24/mountains-live-show-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/02/24/mountains-live-show-interviewTue, 24 Feb 2015 03:55:09 GMTMOUNTAINS live show + interviewMath-rock trio MOUNTAINS on Daegu's thriving music scene, the joys of playing Seoul and the fight to promote live music in the south of the peninsula. Live music recording from their performance at Itaewon's Thunderhorse Tavern, 1/30/201500:20:00The Korea FilenoMath-rock trio MOUNTAINS on Daegu's thriving music scene, the joys of playing Seoul and the fight to promote live music in the south of the peninsula. Live mushttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/02/17/tbs-1013fm-journalist-chance-dorlandTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/02/17/tbs-1013fm-journalist-chance-dorland/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/02/17/tbs-1013fm-journalist-chance-dorlandTue, 17 Feb 2015 03:22:28 GMTTBS 101.3FM journalist CHANCE DORLANDOn this episode: musician and journalist Chance Dorland on the ups and downs of being a working journalist in Seoul and how the Peacecorps nearly (literally) killed him. Check out Chance's work online at http://www.seoulitup.com/, and at groovekorea.com, download his podcast 'Chance and Dan Do Korea' on iTunes and listen to him live on the airwaves with his segment 'Chance Encounters' Monday Through Friday from 18:10-20:00 on TBS 101.3 FM's 'Primetime' in Seoul. A recording of music from this episode, 'Korea, Here We Come' by Harry Choates, can be found at authentichistory.com.00:23:00The Korea FilenoOn this episode: musician and journalist Chance Dorland on the ups and downs of being a working journalist in Seoul and how the Peacecorps nearly (literally) kihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/02/11/michael-breen-on-a-unified-koreaTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/02/11/michael-breen-on-a-unified-korea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/02/11/michael-breen-on-a-unified-koreaWed, 11 Feb 2015 02:27:08 GMTMICHAEL BREEN: On a Unified KoreaMichael Breen has been working in Korea for more than 30 years as a journalist with The Guardian, The Korea Times and others. He's the author of 'The Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want and Where Their Future Lies' and the CEO of Insight Communications Consultants. In the second of a two-part interview he discusses life under South Korea's 1980's dictatorship, the perils and possibilties of Korean unification and what the future holds for the country and its people.00:24:00The Korea FilenoMichael Breen has been working in Korea for more than 30 years as a journalist with The Guardian, The Korea Times and others. He's the author of 'The Koreans: Whttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/02/08/michael-breen-origins-of-the-korean-warTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/02/08/michael-breen-origins-of-the-korean-war/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/02/08/michael-breen-origins-of-the-korean-warSun, 08 Feb 2015 02:33:38 GMTMICHAEL BREEN: Origins of the Korean WarMichael Breen has been working in Korea for more than 30 years as a journalist with The Guardian, The Korea Times and others. He's the author of 'The Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want and Where Their Future Lies' and the CEO of Insight Communications Consultants. In the first of a two-part interview he discusses what brought him to South Korea, the Origins of the Korean War and the work of Korean Historian Bruce Cummings.00:20:00The Korea FilenoMichael Breen has been working in Korea for more than 30 years as a journalist with The Guardian, The Korea Times and others. He's the author of 'The Koreans:https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/01/20/the-mv-sewol-disaster-9-months-laterTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/01/20/the-mv-sewol-disaster-9-months-later/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/01/20/the-mv-sewol-disaster-9-months-laterTue, 20 Jan 2015 12:51:32 GMTThe MV Sewol Disaster, 9 Months LaterOn April 16th, 2014 the MV Sewol sunk off the coast of Mokpo in the south-west of the country killing 304 passengers. The victims were primarily high school students bound for a field trip to Jeju-do. Nine months later, South Korean society continues to struggle with the issues of public safety and government accountability. Rebekah Jaung of sewoltruth.com spoke with me at the group's petition tent in Gwangwhamun Square last December about continuing calls for an impartial and comprehensive investigation into the tragedy, and the state of the Sewol Truth movement.00:10:00The Korea FilenoOn April 16th, 2014 the MV Sewol sunk off the coast of Mokpo in the south-west of the country killing 304 passengers. The victims were primarily high schoolhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/01/14/ruth-minnikin-live-show-interviewTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/01/14/ruth-minnikin-live-show-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/01/14/ruth-minnikin-live-show-interviewWed, 14 Jan 2015 01:43:22 GMTRUTH MINNIKIN live show + interviewRuth Minnikin is a Canadian singer-songwriter formerly of The Heavy Blinkers, Booming Airplanes and The Guthries and Reels. She now performs as Ruth Minnikin and her Bandwagon on Jeju Island and around Korea. She received nominations for Best Female Album and Best Folk Album at the 2007 Nova Scotia Music Awards and has performed at the East Coast Music Awards, South by Southwest, and North by Northeast and has contributed to 45 recordings in collaboration with other artists. She had this to say about her latest record 'The Minnikins' Photo Album', released before leaving Nova Scotia 2 years ago: "Undeniably my heart was swollen as I wrote, but I daydream that my next bout of inspiration comes from love, salt water and the children I will teach on Jeju Island over the next year. Or, the waves on The East China Sea may swell into sounds of longing and heartache for Canada, the Atlantic Ocean and it’s folks-" This interview and live performance were recorded the weekend of 01.10.15 at Blue Hill in Jeju City.00:32:00The Korea FilenoRuth Minnikin is a Canadian singer-songwriter formerly of The Heavy Blinkers, Booming Airplanes and The Guthries and Reels. She now performs as Ruth Minnikinhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/01/08/the-barberettes-live-show-interviewTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/01/08/the-barberettes-live-show-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2015/01/08/the-barberettes-live-show-interviewThu, 08 Jan 2015 03:16:20 GMTTHE BARBERETTES live show + interviewThe Barberettes are Seoul's premiere doo wop trio and self-described retro time travellers. Guitarist and vocalist Shinae An Wheeler spoke with The Korea File in late December, reflecting on the group's highly successful year and what 2015 holds for one of Seoul's hottest groups. With music from the Kim Sisters, Kang Soong-won and The Barberettes. This live acoustic performance from the Barberettes is from a special year-end set with Korean folk legend Kang Soong-won at Strange Fruit in Hongdae.00:17:00The Korea Filenoseoul,hongdae,indiekoreaThe Barberettes are Seoul's premiere doo wop trio and self-described retro time travellers. Guitarist and vocalist Shinae An Wheeler spoke with The Korea Filhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/12/17/ben-spencer-is-alone-on-chuja-islandTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/12/17/ben-spencer-is-alone-on-chuja-island/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/12/17/ben-spencer-is-alone-on-chuja-islandWed, 17 Dec 2014 06:02:01 GMTBEN SPENCER is alone on Chuja islandBen Spencer came to Korea expecting modernity on steroids. What he got was the most isolated teaching post in the country--a sleepy fishing settlement on Chuja-do, a small group of islands in the Jeju Strait. He talks to The Korea File about adapting to loneliness and the idiosyncratic community he's found himself in.00:20:00The Korea FilenoBen Spencer came to Korea expecting modernity on steroids. What he got was the most isolated teaching post in the country--a sleepy fishing settlement on Chujahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/12/11/anthropologist-historian-jung-sin-jiTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/12/11/anthropologist-historian-jung-sin-ji/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/12/11/anthropologist-historian-jung-sin-jiThu, 11 Dec 2014 09:08:17 GMTAnthropologist + historian JUNG SIN-JIIn this episode, Jung discusses her oral history project recording the stories of the grandmothers of Jeju. From an essay on aamora.com: "For the last couple of years, I've taken photos and written essays of sweet grannies in my island home, Jeju-do, South Korea. Here, we call grannies 'Halmang' in Jeju dialect. Most of them live alone in peaceful rural villages, set against the mountains and the ocean. Their kids left their old towns and ran away to the city. Their husbands have long passed away. Sadly, many grannies lost their beloved ones to the tragic Jeju 4:3 massacre (1948) and the Korean War (1950-1953). In a Halmang's universe, time passes slower and smoother. Without speaking too many words, their stories spread like endless tree-rings; the stories as someone's lovely daughter, as some guy's beautiful woman, as some kid's strong mother, and also as everyone's sweet grandma." She can be heard every Wednesday on Jeju's CBS 93.3 FM, and her oral history essays can be found at jejusori.net. This interview was recorded in late November at the Seomun Market Global Festival in Jeju City. Special thanks to local musician Ruth Minnikin for her performance at the festival.00:21:00The Korea FilenoIn this episode, Jung discusses her oral history project recording the stories of the grandmothers of Jeju. From an essay on aamora.com: "For the last couplehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/12/04/ethnomusicologist-tanner-jonesTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/12/04/ethnomusicologist-tanner-jones/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/12/04/ethnomusicologist-tanner-jonesThu, 04 Dec 2014 06:11:00 GMTEthnomusicologist TANNER JONESIn this episode: Kentucky-native and Fulbright scholar Tanner Jones loves banjo, bourbon and Korean traditional sounds. In this conversation, Jones discusses his ongoing research and passion for Korean traditional music on Jeju-do. This episode's Shamanic ritual chanting is graciously provided by musicians ???, ???, ??? and ??? of Jeju's Chilmeoridang-kut Society.00:17:00The Korea FilenoIn this episode: Kentucky-native and Fulbright scholar Tanner Jones loves banjo, bourbon and Korean traditional sounds. In this conversation, Jones discusses hhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/11/27/jeju-city-vigil-against-police-violenceTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/11/27/jeju-city-vigil-against-police-violence/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/11/27/jeju-city-vigil-against-police-violenceThu, 27 Nov 2014 02:16:07 GMTJEJU CITY vigil against police violenceMichael Brown, an unarmed 18 year old was shot to death by a police officer in Ferguson, MO in August of this year. Brown's death, and the events that followed in Ferguson have stirred intense debate in the United States touching on issues of race, justice and police violence. This week, members of Jeju's foreign community came together with candles and song for a Wednesday evening vigil to show solidarity with Brown's family and other victims of police brutality.00:07:00The Korea FilenoMichael Brown, an unarmed 18 year old was shot to death by a police officer in Ferguson, MO in August of this year. Brown's death, and the events that followedhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/11/19/table-people-live-show-interviewTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/11/19/table-people-live-show-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/11/19/table-people-live-show-interviewWed, 19 Nov 2014 06:55:26 GMTTABLE PEOPLE live show + interviewLive, from Strange Fruit: After more than 3 years of performing all over the country, Table People are gearing up to record a final album before moving on to other projects. I caught up with guitarist and songwriter Eric Davis to discuss the ephemerality of live shows vs. the permanence of recording, and how a band can choose to get by on charm or chops.00:16:00The Korea FilenoLive, from Strange Fruit: After more than 3 years of performing all over the country, Table People are gearing up to record a final album before moving on to othttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/11/11/jay-motz-swims-with-the-haenyeoTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/11/11/jay-motz-swims-with-the-haenyeo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/11/11/jay-motz-swims-with-the-haenyeoTue, 11 Nov 2014 09:02:42 GMTJAY MOTZ swims with the 해녀/Haenyeo"Big Jay" Motz has lived on Jeju-do forever. He's also developed an extraordinary and unique relationship with the island's female divers, the Haenyo. In this interview, he discusses his participation in their diving tradition, the ??'s role within the matriarchal family structure of Jeju and how he's seen the island change in the face of massive development over the course of 14 years.00:17:00The Korea Fileno"Big Jay" Motz has lived on Jeju-do forever. He's also developed an extraordinary and unique relationship with the island's female divers, the Haenyo. In thishttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/11/06/mineri-live-show-interviewTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/11/06/mineri-live-show-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/11/06/mineri-live-show-interviewThu, 06 Nov 2014 03:51:56 GMT미내리/MINERI live show + interviewLive from Club Bbang in Hongdae, MINERI guitarist ??? and bassist Blair Lee talk about the band's humble beginnings and what it's like to rock hard as the most consistently amazing live band in Seoul.00:11:00The Korea FilenoLive from Club Bbang in Hongdae, MINERI guitarist ??? and bassist Blair Lee talk about the band's humble beginnings and what it's like to rock hard as the mosthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/10/28/nice-legs-live-show-interviewTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/10/28/nice-legs-live-show-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/10/28/nice-legs-live-show-interviewTue, 28 Oct 2014 08:56:39 GMTNICE LEGS live show + interviewWith excerpts from a 10/18/2014 performance at Hongdae's Strange Fruit in Seoul, Lauren Walker and Mark Lentz discuss improvisation, motivation and the band's origin story.00:16:00The Korea FilenoWith excerpts from a 10/18/2014 performance at Hongdae's Strange Fruit in Seoul, Lauren Walker and Mark Lentz discuss improvisation, motivation and the band's ohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/09/30/joey-rositano-director-of-spiritsTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/09/30/joey-rositano-director-of-spirits/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/09/30/joey-rositano-director-of-spiritsTue, 30 Sep 2014 08:24:45 GMTJOEY ROSITANO, director of 'Spirits'Spirits: The Story of Jeju Island's Shamanic Shrines/??? ??; ??? ??? ?? ?? ??? had its local premiere on September 27th at the 15th annual Jeju Women's Film Festival. The following is an interview with the director, Joey Rositano, along with excerpts from the documentary and the Q and A which followed the film's premiere in Jeju City. Spirits is the first full length documentary on Jeju Island shamanism, a polytheistic religion unique to Jeju. Rositano has spent several years exploring the shamanistic traditions of the island and insists that now is the time for a call to action to protect these treasures. The film features the farmers, divers, shamans and expats of Jeju Island. Each village in Jeju is situated around a number of shamanistic shrines. These shrines, where local deities are 'seated' are the religious center of each village. This Kickstarter backed project focuses on the lifestyles and religious lives of these local villagers, likely the last generation to practice shamanism in its current form.00:11:00The Korea FilenoSpirits: The Story of Jeju Island's Shamanic Shrines/??? ??; ??? ??? ?? ?? ??? had its local premiere on September 27th at the 15th annual Jeju Women's Film Feshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/09/23/blayne-scott-mokpo-vs-jejuTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/09/23/blayne-scott-mokpo-vs-jeju/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/09/23/blayne-scott-mokpo-vs-jejuTue, 23 Sep 2014 09:40:20 GMTBLAYNE SCOTT: Mokpo vs. JejuSannakji, culture shock redux and the mysterious power of Jeolla province.00:11:00The Korea FilenoSannakji, culture shock redux and the mysterious power of Jeolla province.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/09/09/voice-acting-hongdaes-music-sceneTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/09/09/voice-acting-hongdaes-music-scene/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/09/09/voice-acting-hongdaes-music-sceneTue, 09 Sep 2014 05:08:21 GMTVoice Acting + HONGDAE'S MUSIC SCENESarah Shin on voice acting, ?? and Hongdae's music scene (Montreal, 8/14)00:10:00The Korea FilenoSarah Shin on voice acting, ?? and Hongdae's music scene (Montreal, 8/14)https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/08/06/hae-jung-and-april-challengeTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/08/06/hae-jung-and-april-challenge/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2014/08/06/hae-jung-and-april-challengeWed, 06 Aug 2014 00:58:27 GMTHAE JUNG AND APRIL: 진구 ChallengeHae Jung and April on family origins, Korean pines and how to meet future pals.00:17:00The Korea FilenoHae Jung and April on family origins, Korean pines and how to meet future pals.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/11/23/mike-mcritchie-korea-on-two-wheelsTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/11/23/mike-mcritchie-korea-on-two-wheels/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/11/23/mike-mcritchie-korea-on-two-wheelsFri, 23 Nov 2012 20:01:57 GMTMIKE MCRITCHIE: Korea on two wheelsMike McRitchie on jumpers, snacks and bicycle mobility around the peninsula.00:18:00The Korea FilenoMike McRitchie on jumpers, snacks and bicycle mobility around the peninsula.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/10/29/nermin-kstem-kultural-komplexityTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/10/29/nermin-kstem-kultural-komplexity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/10/29/nermin-kstem-kultural-komplexityMon, 29 Oct 2012 23:16:28 GMTNERMIN KöSTEM: kultural komplexityNermin Kostem on cultural complexity and language laffs. Also: boots, just out of reach.00:14:00The Korea FilenoNermin Kostem on cultural complexity and language laffs. Also: boots, just out of reach.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/09/12/david-chun-gangnam-style-reconsideredTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/09/12/david-chun-gangnam-style-reconsidered/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/09/12/david-chun-gangnam-style-reconsideredWed, 12 Sep 2012 17:09:24 GMTDAVID CHUN: Gangnam Style reconsideredDavid Chun on Gangnam Style reconsidered, Seoul's bizarre franchising of the Saturday Night Live comedy brand and the pleasure of nostalgic blender encounters in Nowon, plus: a Chun heritage moment.00:16:00The Korea FilenoDavid Chun on Gangnam Style reconsidered, Seoul's bizarre franchising of the Saturday Night Live comedy brand and the pleasure of nostalgic blender encounters ihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/09/04/canada-vs-korea-healthcare-systemsTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/09/04/canada-vs-korea-healthcare-systems/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/09/04/canada-vs-korea-healthcare-systemsTue, 04 Sep 2012 17:00:36 GMTCANADA VS. KOREA: Healthcare SystemsMaggie Bruneau talks about visiting her son, Ben Bruneau, in a Seoul hospital and evaluates the Canadian v. Korean healthcare systems.00:09:00The Korea FilenoMaggie Bruneau talks about visiting her son, Ben Bruneau, in a Seoul hospital and evaluates the Canadian v. Korean healthcare systems.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/08/22/yours-unreleased-album-interviewTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/08/22/yours-unreleased-album-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/08/22/yours-unreleased-album-interviewWed, 22 Aug 2012 15:43:56 GMTYOURS: unreleased album + interviewAt last- hear 'Oh Oh No I Think I'm Yours: The Yours Story' reveal the madness and passion behind Seoul's hardest-working freak-folk family band.00:14:00The Korea FilenoAt last- hear 'Oh Oh No I Think I'm Yours: The Yours Story' reveal the madness and passion behind Seoul's hardest-working freak-folk family band.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/08/15/the-peninsulas-educational-malaiseTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/08/15/the-peninsulas-educational-malaise/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/08/15/the-peninsulas-educational-malaiseWed, 15 Aug 2012 22:42:08 GMTThe peninsula's EDUCATIONAL MALAISEtalkin' 'bout the Korean education system-00:11:00The Korea Filenotalkin' 'bout the Korean education system-https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/08/09/seoul-travel-tips-and-storiesTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/08/09/seoul-travel-tips-and-stories/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/08/09/seoul-travel-tips-and-storiesThu, 09 Aug 2012 21:24:26 GMTSEOUL: travel tips and storiesThe Bruneau family visits Seoul00:07:00The Korea FilenoThe Bruneau family visits Seoulhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/08/01/jung-yim-urban-redevelopment-in-seoulTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/08/01/jung-yim-urban-redevelopment-in-seoul/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/08/01/jung-yim-urban-redevelopment-in-seoulWed, 01 Aug 2012 17:23:54 GMTJUNG YIM: urban redevelopment in SeoulJung Yim on the Hwanghak flea market and urban redevelopment in Seoul00:17:00The Korea FilenoJung Yim on the Hwanghak flea market and urban redevelopment in Seoulhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/06/20/justin-chapura-drunk-folk-songsTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/06/20/justin-chapura-drunk-folk-songs/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/06/20/justin-chapura-drunk-folk-songsWed, 20 Jun 2012 21:25:59 GMTJUSTIN CHAPURA: drunk folk songsdrinking culture and folk songs!00:18:00The Korea Filenodrinking culture and folk songs!https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/05/25/double-bill-film-screenings-in-hongdaeTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/05/25/double-bill-film-screenings-in-hongdae/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/05/25/double-bill-film-screenings-in-hongdaeFri, 25 May 2012 17:47:34 GMTDOUBLE BILL film screenings in HongdaeMoira discusses her art-film screening event, Double Bill, with Scott, Frank and Julio offering a timely assist.00:20:00The Korea FilenoMoira discusses her art-film screening event, Double Bill, with Scott, Frank and Julio offering a timely assist.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/05/09/sj-loves-jimjilbangsTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/05/09/sj-loves-jimjilbangs/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/05/09/sj-loves-jimjilbangsWed, 09 May 2012 21:09:09 GMTSJ loves jimjilbangs/찜질방Sarah Jane Trohimchuk on her love for the public sauna.00:09:00The Korea FilenoSarah Jane Trohimchuk on her love for the public sauna.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/04/20/educational-initiatives-in-gwangju-cityTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/04/20/educational-initiatives-in-gwangju-city/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/04/20/educational-initiatives-in-gwangju-cityFri, 20 Apr 2012 22:14:57 GMTEDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES in Gwangju CityTrevor Homeniuk on setting up an educational initiative with the Gwangju Metropolitan Board of Education.00:31:00The Korea FilenoTrevor Homeniuk on setting up an educational initiative with the Gwangju Metropolitan Board of Education.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/04/16/vegetarian-life-diy-artspaces-in-seoulTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/04/16/vegetarian-life-diy-artspaces-in-seoul/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/04/16/vegetarian-life-diy-artspaces-in-seoulMon, 16 Apr 2012 16:11:08 GMTVegetarian life + DIY ARTSPACES in SeoulJonna Pedersen and Ben Bruneau on living vegetarian in Korea and setting up the DIY Manwon Arthole in Seoul.00:37:00The Korea FilenoJonna Pedersen and Ben Bruneau on living vegetarian in Korea and setting up the DIY Manwon Arthole in Seoul.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/04/14/ulleung-island-and-moran-dog-marketTravelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/04/14/ulleung-island-and-moran-dog-market/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thekoreafile/2012/04/14/ulleung-island-and-moran-dog-marketSat, 14 Apr 2012 20:22:25 GMTUlleung Island and MORAN DOG MARKETJulio Palacios and Francesco Napoli on visiting beautiful Ulleung Island and navigating the maze-like terror of Seoul's Moran Dog Market.00:13:00The Korea FilenoJulio Palacios and Francesco Napoli on visiting beautiful Ulleung Island and navigating the maze-like terror of Seoul's Moran Dog Market.