Today’s theme: Gangwondo

(in time for Pyeongchang Winter Olympics)

The 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is an ongoing international event hosted by the county of Pyeongchang here in Korea. The games aren’t limited to the county itself. With a comparatively large population, the nearby coastal city of Gangneung can lay claim to being the true Olympic capital. Let us introduce to you Gangneung, a city full of the cool scent of the sea and the pine trees and the province of Gangwondo.

The Conversationalist

with

John Breckenfeld

full-time visiting professor of English Language and Literature Department at Gangneung-Wonju National University

“So the Olympics has finally started, and you must be familiar with all the locals’ excitements and expectations of hosting the world event in their hometown. How do you think people in Gangneung are feeling about hosting the Olympics and how do you personally feel watching all the developments and finally the games being underway?

Pyeongchang has lost two times to Vancouver and Sochi in a bid to host the winter Olympics. It won in the third trial in Durban, South Africa in 2011. So it should be all the more special to the locals - do you think the way events are carried out lives up to the expectations of everyone?”

&

Gene Justice

an organizer of expat community activities in Gangneung

organizer of Korean food podcast Tipple & Squid

“I understand you yourself will invite a friend over to watch a ski event in the PyeongChang Olympics. But generally how do the local expats feel about the Olympics?

One of the most well-known Gangwondo food would be Chodang Dubu (초당 두부) - there’s a village in Gangneung devoted to it. For our listeners who don’t know what it is, can you give us an introduction?”

Media Monster

Mario Kart

Next week: tbs eFM Pyeongchang Olympics Special