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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 13 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun-bin as Woo Young Woo, Kang Tae-oh as Lee Jun-ho, Ha Yoon-kyung as Choi Soo-yeon, Ju Hyun-young as Dong Geu-ra-mi, Kang Ki-young as Jung Myung-seok, and Joo Jong-hyuk as Kwon Min-woo. We discuss:

• The songs featured during the recap: The Blue Night of Jeju Island by Park Eun-bin and Unanswered Questions by KOOW.
• The legal case centered around a 3,000 won admission fee to Hwangjisa Temple, and how it raises questions about cultural heritage law and public access.
• The real-life filming location of the fictional Hwangjisa Temple: Gwaneumsa Temple on Jeju Island, including its architecture, templestay program, and serene atmosphere.
• The blurred gwaebultaeng painting of Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin) and how it symbolizes the unseen spiritual essence in Korean Buddhist traditions.
• Attorney Jung’s health deterioration and emotional unravelling, including his poignant reflections about his failed marriage and the impact of overwork.
• How Jeju Island acts as a backdrop for both a court case and an emotional retreat for the Hanbada team, revealing character backstories and personal struggles.
• Lee Jun-ho's awkward attempt to introduce Woo Young-woo to his sister and brother-in-law, leading to a painful confrontation overheard by WYW.
• The layered misunderstandings and hurtful comments about WYW’s relationship with Lee Jun-ho, especially from his skeptical sister.
• Kwon Min-woo’s unexpectedly supportive behavior toward Choi Soo-yeon and what we learn about his family obligations and financial pressures.
• More insight into language and social dynamics, including the respectful and familiar terms used between family members and toward WYW.
• The filming locations of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, including Deoksugung Stone-wall Road, the real-life gimbap restaurant in Suwon, and the hackberry tree in Changwon.

References

• Gwaneumsa Temple on Jeju Island
• Visit Korea website about Gwaneumsa Temple
• Kajaguruma restaurant in Suwon
• Hackberry tree from Extraordinary Attorney Woo received natural monument status
• Hanbok - Wikipedia.
• Religion in South Korea - Wikipedia
• Internal Investigations in Korea: If You Want To Win, Record All Interviews - Lexology

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