Rubber Ducking Podcast

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Ep 39. Say This in North Korea, and You’re in Trouble

2025-06-1344:00

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Ep 38. Through a Defector’s Eyes: Why Visiting North Korea Is So Complicated

2025-06-0637:01

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Ep 37. No One Thrives Alone: Why Refugees and Immigrants Need Community

2025-05-3046:33

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Ep 36. The Hardest Part of Starting Over in a New World

2025-05-2635:14

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Ep 35. Part Two - Searching for North Korea in South Korea

2025-02-2825:02

Hoping to reconnect with a sense of home, I traveled to South Korea—only to experience an unexpected culture shock. Everything felt unfamiliar, and I struggled to find any trace of the similarity I thought I would find. In this episode, I reflect on the complicated emotions of searching for belonging in a place that felt both close and foreign at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 35. Part one -- Exploited and Abandoned: My Struggles as an Advocacy Fellow

2025-02-2125:22

In this episode, I open up about my time as an advocacy fellow, where I worked for Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) for free—only to feel exploited. Things took a turn when I got into a car accident and was left to cover my own medical bills. I share my frustration and resentment toward LiNK for their lack of support, as well as the harsh reality of being on my own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 34: Part Two – Graduation Against the Odds

2025-02-1429:19

Picking up where we left off, I share how I turned things around, faced my struggles head-on, and pushed through to graduation. From small victories to major setbacks, this episode is about resilience, unexpected support, and the journey to crossing that stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 34. Part One -- Lost in High School: A North Korean Defector’s Struggle

2025-02-0727:58

In this episode, I dive into my early high school years—struggling with language barriers, culture shock, and failing grades—all while working at a sushi restaurant. From awkward moments to overwhelming challenges, this is the raw reality of trying to fit into a world that felt completely foreign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 33. Under the Shadow of Havana: Tales of Corruption and Escape Part 2

2025-01-3141:04

We had the honor of hosting our very first guest, Rosario, who escaped Cuba with her sister and now resides in the United States. Join us as we dive into her powerful, emotional journey—filled with joy, pain, corruption, and the heart-pounding escape that mirrors the struggles of those fleeing North Korea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 33. Under the Shadow of Havana: Tales of Corruption and Escape Part 1

2025-01-2642:40

We had the honor of hosting our very first guest, Rosario, who escaped Cuba with her sister and now resides in the United States. Join us as we dive into her powerful, emotional journey—filled with miracles and the heart-pounding escape that mirrors the struggles of those fleeing North Korea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.