It's the FINALE of season 3!! We made it, and we're so glad you joined us until now, too. Learn about some of our Korea food and travel favourites in this wrap-up episode. Meet your hosts! Allison Needels: PinPointKorea.com | IG: @pinpoint.korea Hannah Roberts: IG: @hannah_intl (travel and tours) @byhannahlou (art)
Legs, legs, and more legs...this week we're talking all things BUGS. Learn about some of the most common bugs you can find in South Korea, and what you should watch out for if you're here... Meet your hosts! Allison Needels: PinPointKorea.com | IG: @pinpoint.korea Hannah Roberts: IG: @hannah_intl (travel and tours) @byhannahlou (art)
Word of the week: LOSER | King Danjeong only reigned for a couple of years until his eventual murder at the age of 16. What did he accomplish during that time? Who struck the final blow? Why was a twelve-year-old King so threatening? Join us as we dive into more Korean history and even give you a chance to go on a tour with us! Meet your hosts! Allison Needels: PinPointKorea.com | IG: @pinpoint.korea Hannah Roberts: IG: @byhannahlou @hannah_intl
Word of the week: STRAWBERRY | For this week's episode, we dive into recent attacks on and setbacks for the LGBTQIA+ community in South Korea. We also briefly discuss the status of the pending anti-discrimination law and Korea and the general public's opinions. While it's not always cheery, we hope you'll join us for this important discussion. Meet Your Hosts: Hannah Roberts | Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels | Instagram @pinpoint.korea | www.pinpointkorea.com
Word of the Week: BEYOND | Beyond expectations. Beyond your comfort zone. Beyond your wildest dreams. Our special guest and co-host for this week is none other than... Allie's mum! Suzanne McClure is here to introduce her thoughts and experiences having just visited Korea for the very first time. What shocked her the most? What has she thought about since returning to England? What does she look forward to next? We'll discuss all of this and much, much more! This week's episode is perfect for those who have yet to visit the Land of the Morning Calm, and offers hilarious insight for those who already call Korea "home". About this week's guest: Suzanne McClure (PhD, University of Liverpool) is the founder of Literary Style. Literary Style aims to contemporize classic literature for a modern audience by removing racist, homophobic, and outdated language. You can follow her work on Instagram at @LiteraryStyleClassics.
Word of the Week: HOT - Learn a brief history of Korean dramas, from their very beginnings on Japanese occupation era radio, to the bright, fantastical and gritty modern TV series as we know and love them. About our hosts: Allison Needels: Find her writing about Korean history and travel at PinPointKorea.com and on Instagram @pinpoint.korea. Hannah Roberts: Find her sharing her tales of Korean culture and travel tips on Instagram @hannah_intl.
Word of the Week: ODOR. Many foreigners living in Korea during the late 19th and early 20th centuries admired the white teeth of commoners. The royals, however, were not offered the same compliment. Tune in to learn the fascinating history of dentistry in Korea, and the somewhat disturbing operations it might have entailed.
Word of the Week: LACE - Learn about the killing spree of South Korea's most famous (only?) female serial killer. Debts, drinks, and buses all play a BIG part in the story of Kim Sun-ja. Warning: this episode may leave you questioning your friends' and family's requests for help. About our hosts: Allison Needels: Find her writing about Korean history and travel at PinPointKorea.com and on Instagram @pinpoint.korea. Hannah Roberts: Find her sharing her tales of Korean culture and travel tips on Instagram @hannah_intl.
Word of the Week: CATS - Witchcraft is both a traditional and growing practice in many cultures. But does it exist in Korea? Tune in to learn about Witchcraft and its connection to Shamanism, the Korean tale that inspires witches worldwide, and the English-speaking shamans you can meet today! About our hosts: Allison Needels: Find her writing about Korean history and travel at PinPointKorea.com and on Instagram @pinpoint.korea Hannah Roberts: Find her sharing her tales of Korean culture and travel on Instagram @hannah_intl
WORD OF THE WEEK: Thrust. Come fly with us through a brief history of Korea's aviation industry and some of its biggest players. Culture corner mentions: Kwon Ha-youn "Model Village" (2014) Moon Kyung-won and Jeon Joon-ho "MYOHYANGSANGWAN" (2014-7) Sun Mu "Happiness" (2016) Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! - Hannah Roberts on Instagram @hannah_intl and @byhannahlou - Allison Needels on Instagram @pinpoint.korea and www.PinPointKorea.com
WORD OF THE WEEK: Magic! In 2016, the term 'insole girls' went viral on Korean social media. The reason? The price of menstrual pads was raised by a whopping 20% under the cruel hand of Yuhan Kimberley, forcing many lower-income women to use shoe insoles as a replacement. Tune in as we discuss the history of menstrual health in modern Korea through social, economic, and political perspectives. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! - Hannah Roberts on Instagram @hannah_intl and @byhannahlou - Allison Needels on Instagram @pinpoint.korea and www.PinPointKorea.com
Word of the week: Naughty! This week, learn all about the goblins of Korean folklore - dokkaebi - who they are, what they do, and what kinds exist. Follow the podcast at Instagram.com/WhatsHanYourMind, and the creators at Instagram.com/Pinpoint.Korea and Instagram.com/Hannah_intl.
WORD OF THE WEEK: Tree. Christmas is a beloved holiday in Korea NOW, but what was the very first Christmas in Korea like? What happened to the foreign sailors who celebrated on a rocky ship? How did dear old Santa Claus set on fire in Wonsan? And who was the naughty Korean prince who snuck into a kindergarten just to see a Christmas tree? Tune in to hear all of these hilarious and heartwarming stories - and more - in this week's episode. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! Meet your hosts! Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels - www.PinPointKorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea
Word of the Week: PLUM - Join us in our traditional drinking episode of the season as we play a round of Never Have I Ever...in Korea edition! Grab yourself a drink and play along at home - leave use a voice note with your stories, or send them to us on Instagram! Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! Meet your hosts! Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels - www.PinPointKorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea
Word of the Week: FOG - The history of Japanese porcelain is built from the sweat of Korean potters. Two craftspeople in particular, Lee Sam-Pyeong and Baek Pa-sun, are deemed the 'mother and father' of Japan's beloved Arita ware. Why would Japan kidnap tens of thousands of Korean potters in the first place? Why did those Koreans stay in Japan? Where are their families now? Tune into one of Allie's most animated episodes yet - and learn the incredible history of this overlooked dynamic duo. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! Meet your hosts! Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels - www.PinPointKorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea
Word of the Week: HOT - We all know very well how hot the Korean summer is, but did you know there are three special days every year which are said to be the hottest days of the year? This week learn all about Sambok - the Three Dog Days of summer - and how people across Korea celebrated them both historically and right now. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! Meet your hosts! Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels - www.PinPointKorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea
Word of the Week: UNUSUAL - It's a well-known fact that Korea is home to some strange, odd, bizarre, and downright unusual museums. But how well can you do on our 'Weird Museum Quiz'? Join Hannah on her quest to tackle local trivia and learn some great travel tips while you're at it! Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! Meet your hosts! Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels - www.PinPointKorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea
Content warning: murder, death. Word of the Week: PINK This week we're channeling some of our favourite podcasters and tell the true crime story of the Iksan Murder Case at Yakcheon Ogeori. It's shocking, unfair, infuriating, and took nearly 20 years to be fully 'resolved', and yet still we are not surprised. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! Meet your hosts! Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels - www.PinPointKorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea
WORD OF THE WEEK: Belonging *'Waegukin' is the Korean word for 'foreigner' In this week's episode, Allie is joined by Ashley Groves of the travel website Culture Snapshots to discuss the ever-changing social positions of foreigners in Korea. We speak on our own experiences of inclusiveness and marginalization, whether or not it's okay to be outspoken on the subway, and how to form a sense of belonging in a culture so different from your own. This episode title is inspired by Ashley Grove's MSc thesis* from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Ashley received her MSc in Social and Cultural Psychology in 2020 from the Department of Psychological and Behavioral Science. She writes about worldwide travel at www.CultureSnapshots.com and on her Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok of the same name. *“But at the End of the Day, I’m Always Gonna Be a Waegukin, Right?” Social Position, Status, Belonging, and Power in Changing Cultural Contexts
Word of the Week: TIGHT Ever watched a historical Korean drama and wondered why eunuchs are in green and why only the king wears red? Sing a song of royal court clothing colors with us (starting as far back as Goguryeo) and learn why the colour WHITE is so important to the Korean people throughout history. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatshanyourmind for more updates! Meet your hosts! Hannah Roberts - Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels - www.PinPointKorea.com | Instagram @pinpoint.korea