Understanding Korea, One Story at a Time

Understanding Korea, One Story at a Time explores Korean culture, history, society, food, books, politics, and everyday life through stories rich with context and heart. 
Hosted by writer and former media studies professor Jiwon Yoon, Ph.D., and developed with Jihyun Lee (Yao), the podcast brings research, warmth, and storytelling to the Korean stories behind the headlines. 

New listeners may want to start with the most recent episodes; Episodes 1–34 were early AI-narrated audio companions based on Jiwon’s own essays and research.

💡 Think of this series as a behind-the-scenes look:
The stories I couldn’t fit. The thoughts I underlined. The questions that kept me thinking.

🔗 Read the full essays and subscribe at: yoonjiwon.substack.com