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A podcast focusing on issues relevant to Korea. Topics include politics, social issues, sports, culture and more. A combination of random deep dives into interesting issues, guest interviews with experts, and in-depth explorations of recent Korean history, news-makers and off-the-beaten track current events.
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Aug 30, 2018

Former military dictator 전두환 stands trial in a Gwangju court over libel charges from false statements in his memoirs denying a helicopter attack on civilians during the infamous Gwangju massacre. His side claims he suffers from Alzheimer's disease and the Gwangju court won't give him a fair trial. The public is...


Aug 28, 2018

With 이해찬 (Lee Hae-chan) elected chairman of the ruling Democratic Party, along with recently elected chairman 정동영 (Chung Dong-yong) of the minor 민주평화당, 김병준 (Kim Byong-joon) heading the emergency committee of the conservative 자유한국당, and 손학규 (Sohn Hak-kyu) the favorite to lead...


Aug 26, 2018

A messy sordid affair: Entertainer LJ (엘제이) drops photos on social media alleging a long-term affair with former T-ara singer and actress Hwayoung (류화영). Hwayoung initially denies the affair and then admits a brief fling with LJ, but that she ended the relationship after creepy violent and stalker-like...


Aug 24, 2018

Disgraced former president Park Geun-hye is a no-show for her appeals trial. The court rules her jail term to be extended to 25 years and slaps on additional guilty verdicts, specifically pertaining to bribery allegations against Samsung. Will this affect Samsung vice-chairman 이재용's legal fate?

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Aug 22, 2018

이해찬 (Lee Hae-chan), 김진표 (Kim Jin-pyo) and 송영길 (Song Yong-gil) vie to take over the reins of the party ahead of crucial parliamentary elections next year.

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