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Korean. American. Podcast

by Daniel and Jun

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The Finale: One Korean. One American. One Last Conversation.

August 20, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

After nearly 130 episodes and three years of conversations, Korean. American. Podcast. is coming to a close. What began as a naive and unassuming attempt to deepen our understanding of each other's cultures grew into something neither of…
Episode 128: The Final Ssamary Pt.2

August 5, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for Part Two of their final podcast summary, diving deep into the core pillars of Korean culture they’ve explored over the last 125+ episodes. Attempting to create a definitive "Korean American Podcast…
Episode 127: The Final Ssamary Pt.1

July 22, 2026 · 57 min

This week, Jun and Daniel escape the studio for a special 24-hour "vacation" to a modern hanok in Seoul's Seochon neighborhood to record their final wrap-up episodes. With the podcast winding down, the hosts take a moment to reflect on…
Episode 126: Thank You, Halmonis

July 8, 2026 · 52 min

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for a deeply personal and emotional episode dedicated to honoring the lives, sacrifices, and unconditional love of Daniel’s two halmonis (grandmothers). With his family's impending move back to the US…
Episode 125: A Stockholm Castle Wedding, Jeonse Stress, and Kids’ Milestones

June 25, 2026 · 59 min

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…

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A Special Announcement

June 13, 2026 · 3 min

🎉 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…
Episode 124: The One With the Little Guests

June 11, 2026 · 52 min

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…
Episode 123: A Busan Birthday, Tank Day Disaster, and Spitting Watermelon Seeds

May 29, 2026 · 1 hr 49 min

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for their final "regular" episode before Daniel's upcoming move back to the US. Daniel shares the stressful reality of his international moving logistics, from the staggering drop in the USD-KRW exchange…
Episode 122: The Beginning of the End

May 14, 2026 · 44 min

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for a very special, albeit bittersweet, episode disguised as a fake media review of the movie Decision to Leave. After five beautiful and transformative years of living in South Korea, Daniel makes the…
Episode 121: A Spontaneous Dinner Guest, Spring Smiles, and The Joy of Defamiliarization

April 30, 2026 · 2 hr 14 min

This week, Jun and Daniel ditch the "News and Trends" segments for a massive, all-encompassing "Daily Life" episode. Daniel shares his recent family trip to Gyeongju, reviewing the underwhelming scale of the Cheomseongdae observatory and…
Episode 120: A Korean 1st Grade Entrance Ceremony (입학식), BTS Comeback, and The Gift of Perspective

April 15, 2026 · 2 hr 13 min

This week, Jun and Daniel catch up on their busy lives. Jun rants about his tech startup's obsession with AI efficiency over actual value, sparking a deep dive into why the Korean mindset fixates on perfecting "methodology" and process…
Episode 119: No Other Choice (어쩔수가없다) Media Review

April 2, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for a dedicated media review of Park Chan-wook's newly released dark comedy thriller, No Other Choice (어쩔수가없다). Starring heavyweights like Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin, the film follows a desperate man…

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About the show

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 BiosDaniel, 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.