Korea Deconstructed

David Tizzard 의 Korea Deconstructed

David Tizzard

Exploring Korea through open conversations with historians, students, professors, pop stars, and everyone in between. Learn, reflect, and understand with Korea Deconstructed. The host, David Tizzard, has a Phd in Korean Studies and is a Professor at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He also writes a weekly column in the Korea Times.

카테고리: 사회 및 문화

마지막 에피소드 듣기:

Episode Summary:

What defines a neighborhood? In this episode, we are joined by Mi-young Kim, a writer and essayist who has written about the unique culture and practices of Itaewon in Seoul. We dive into her latest book, Itaewon Is My Home (이태원에 삽니다), and explore how "place" shapes our sense of self.

About the Guest:

Mi-young Kim is an essayist and the Korean Director of the International Comedy Association. Having majored in Philosophy and Arts Management, Mi-young explores the intersections of identity and place. She is the author of the essay Bellefleur's Dream and her newest work, Itaewon Is My Home (이태원에 삽니다). Beyond her writing, Mi-young leads a community of creators through writing groups focused on self-discovery and healing.

Miyoung's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellefleur_de_france/

이태원에 삽니다: https://www.yes24.com/product/goods/172736056

Discussion Outline

0:00 Introduction

2:30 Who is Kim Mi-young?

10:55 Moving to Itaewon

28:54 Being a Writer

33:22 Meditation

39:00 Discovering the Self

48:10 The Importance of the Book

Thanks to Patreon members: Bhavya, Roxanne Murrell, Sara B Cooper, Anne Brennels, Ell, Johnathan Filbert

Join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=62047873

David A. Tizzard has a PhD in Korean Studies and lectures at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He writes a weekly column in the Korea Times, is a social-cultural commentator, and a musician who has lived in Korea for nearly two decades.

Connect with us:

▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr

▶ David's Insta: @datizzard

▶ KD Insta: @koreadeconstructed Listen to Korea Deconstructed

▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128

▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE

▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com

이전 에피소드

  • 125 - Kim Mi-young: Itaewon and the Search for Identity 
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026 - 0h
  • 124 - Bong Joon Ho: Filmmaker and Philosopher 
    Thu, 15 Jan 2026
  • 123 - Korean Indie Music, Capitalism, and Cultural Identity 
    Tue, 23 Dec 2025
  • 122 - The Hidden Realities of Studying in Korea 
    Sun, 23 Nov 2025
  • 121 - Korea in 1980s: Heritage, Hallyu, and the Making of Modern Identity | Dr. Roald Maliangkay 
    Sun, 16 Nov 2025
더 많은 에피소드 표시

더 한국어 사회 및 문화 팟 캐스트

더 많은 국제 사회 및 문화 팟 캐스트

팟캐스트 장르 선택