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Korean. American. Podcast

Korean. American. Podcast

Written by: Daniel and Jun
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How does modern day Korea compare to America? Join co-hosts Daniel and Jun every week as they explore a topic and discuss it from both the American and Korean perspective. If you're looking to learn more about Korean society and culture, are a part of the Korean diaspora and curious how Korea has changed since you, your parents, or your grandparents left, or are simply interested in broadening your personal worldview and perspective, then we hope you'll listen in and join us on this journey!

Host Bios
Daniel, a Korean American in his 30s, was born and raised in the US, having lived in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and California. During the pandemic, realizing that time is precious, he moved with his wife and young children to Korea in 2021 to help them connect with their cultural heritage and to expand their global cultural awareness. He has a background in software engineering, works as an investor, and enjoys basketball and gaming.

Jun, a native Korean in his 30s, was born in Daegu, where he also spent his childhood years. After moving to Seoul for college, he went to the US (Boston) for grad school, but returned to Seoul after and has lived there ever since. He has a background in architecture, works as a product designer, makes ice cream, and is a drummer in a band.

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Episodes
  • Episode 125: A Stockholm Castle Wedding, Jeonse Stress, and Kids’ Milestones
    Jun 25 2026

    This week, Jun and Daniel delay the topic they were supposed to discuss and instead catch up after Daniel's recent trip to Stockholm, Sweden. Daniel brings back some authentic Swedish Fish and speed-runs his observations on Nordic life—from the beautifully balanced philosophy of lagom, the prevalence of dads out alone with their young children, and the sheer amount of bicyclists flying about town. He also recounts his deeply emotional "Avicii pilgrimage," surviving Finnish airport security, and the highly structured, chant-filled festivities of a Swedish castle wedding, while Jun adds on with the "SwedenGate" hospitality debate that went viral in Korea.

    If you're interested in learning about what Daniel’s biggest stress is, logistics-wise, with his impending move back to the US, some recent trends our hosts have observed, or what surprisingly expensive item Jun may or may not have, tune in to hear Daniel and Jun discuss all this and more! The hosts also take a moment to express their heartfelt gratitude for the flood of touching listener emails following the announcement of the podcast's end.

    As a reminder, we publish our episodes bi-weekly from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!

    Support the show

    We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!

    Support us on Patreon:
    https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862

    Follow us on socials:
    https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/
    https://twitter.com/korampodcast
    https://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcast

    Questions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com

    Member of the iyagi media network (www.iyagimedia.com)

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    59 mins
  • A Special Announcement
    Jun 13 2026

    🎉 We're finally doing it!

    After a year and a half of talking about it, we're having our very first (and probably only 😅) in-person Korean. American. Podcast meet-up!

    Come hang out with us, grab some food and drinks on us, ask us anything, take a photo, and meet fellow listeners. We'll also have a small giveaway for attendees.

    📅 Monday, June 22
    🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    📍 Tap Public (Pangyo Station Branch)

    A few reasons to come:

    🍻 Food & drinks on us
    📸 Photo opportunities
    🎙️ Ask us anything

    🎁 Small giveaway

    We've had so many people suggest a meet-up over the years, and before Daniel heads out, we wanted to make it happen at least once.

    No formal agenda. No speeches. Just a relaxed evening hanging out, chatting, and getting to know everyone.

    We know this is very short notice, and we're sorry about that. But we're genuinely excited to finally meet some of you in person.

    Hope to see you there! ❤️

    — Daniel & Jun

    Support the show

    We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!

    Support us on Patreon:
    https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862

    Follow us on socials:
    https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/
    https://twitter.com/korampodcast
    https://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcast

    Questions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com

    Member of the iyagi media network (www.iyagimedia.com)

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    3 mins
  • Episode 124: The One With the Little Guests
    Jun 11 2026

    This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for a very special, one-of-a-kind episode featuring four unprecedented guests: Daniel’s children! Ranging in age from 3 to 11, the kids have spent the last five years growing up in South Korea, and with the family’s impending move back to the United States, Daniel and Jun wanted to capture their unique perspectives as a family time capsule.

    If you’re interested in what third culture kids think about transitioning from Korean elementary schools to American ones, how playground politics are divided by language fluency, or the hilarious ways children interpret adult podcast conversations (hint: interest rates and elevators), this episode is a must-listen. The kids also share their earliest memories of moving to Korea during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic—including the two-week mandatory quarantine, daily cotton swabs, and the indoor arcade in their temporary housing. We even get a live, unscripted Pokémon card unboxing!

    As a reminder, we publish our episodes bi-weekly from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey

    Support the show

    We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!

    Support us on Patreon:
    https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862

    Follow us on socials:
    https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/
    https://twitter.com/korampodcast
    https://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcast

    Questions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com

    Member of the iyagi media network (www.iyagimedia.com)

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    52 mins
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