Korean to Stay Connected

In this episode,
 I talk about one of my favorite Korean expressions: “그럼에도 불구하고.”

Korean is often described as a language you have to listen to until the very end.
 Because the verb comes last,
 the meaning of a sentence can change — or be completed — right at the end.

I think “그럼에도 불구하고” captures this beautifully.

No matter what comes before,
 this one phrase gathers everything
 and gives strength to what follows.

I share why I call this a magic expression,
how I used to teach it to my students,
and how it helps us understand the heart —
especially when our feelings don’t follow logic.

This episode is also a quiet reflection on this podcast itself.
 I don’t know who is listening,
 or where these words might land.

Nevertheless,
 I hope my voice has connected with someone,
 even just a little.

Thank you for listening —
 and for staying connected,
 그럼에도 불구하고.