In this month’s episode, we speak to Raphael Rashid, a Seoul-based freelance journalist and author from the UK who has lived in Korea since 2011. He has been published in the New York Times, the Guardian, Elle Korea, and appeared on Al Jazeera, BBC World, Channel 4 and Channel News Asia, among many more. He is a prolific member of the Twitterati about South Korean culture, politics and social issues at @koryodynasty.

Raphael is the author of “The Korea We Refuse to See,” published in July. The book consists of nine parts with insights into various aspects of Korean society gleaned through his research, reporting, personal experiences and encounters. Copy editor Beth Eunhee Hong and culture reporter Park Ga-young sat down with Raphael to delve deeper into some of the key themes in his book.

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Intro: ♪ Onion (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Outro: ♪ Wine (Prod. by Lukrembo)