Rubber Ducking Podcast

By Charles Ryu

Welcome to the Rubber Ducking Podcast! Join us each week as we dive into the real stories and insights about life in North Korea, the cultural differences between North Korea, South Korea, and America... more

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Rubber Ducking Podcast episodes:

June 13, 2025 Ep 39. Say This in North Korea, and You’re in Trouble
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44min
June 06, 2025 Ep 38. Through a Defector’s Eyes: Why Visiting North Korea Is So Complicated
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38min
May 30, 2025 Ep 37. No One Thrives Alone: Why Refugees and Immigrants Need Community
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47min
May 26, 2025 Ep 36. The Hardest Part of Starting Over in a New World

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36min
February 28, 2025 Ep 35. Part Two - Searching for North Korea in South Korea
Hoping to reconnect with a sense of home, I traveled to South Korea—only to experience an unexpected culture shock. Everything felt unfamiliar, and I struggled to find any trace of the similarity I thought I would find. In this episode, I reflect on the complicated emotions of searching for belonging in a place that felt both close and foreign at the same time.
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26min
February 21, 2025 Ep 35. Part one -- Exploited and Abandoned: My Struggles as an Advocacy Fellow
In this episode, I open up about my time as an advocacy fellow, where I worked for Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) for free—only to feel exploited. Things took a turn when I got into a car accident and was left to cover my own medical bills. I share my frustration and resentment toward LiNK for their lack of support, as well as the harsh reality of being on my own.
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31min
February 14, 2025 Ep 34: Part Two – Graduation Against the Odds
Picking up where we left off, I share how I turned things around, faced my struggles head-on, and pushed through to graduation. From small victories to major setbacks, this episode is about resilience, unexpected support, and the journey to crossing that stage.
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30min
February 07, 2025 Ep 34. Part One -- Lost in High School: A North Korean Defector’s Struggle
In this episode, I dive into my early high school years—struggling with language barriers, culture shock, and failing grades—all while working at a sushi restaurant. From awkward moments to overwhelming challenges, this is the raw reality of trying to fit into a world that felt completely foreign.
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28min
January 31, 2025 Ep 33. Under the Shadow of Havana: Tales of Corruption and Escape Part 2
We had the honor of hosting our very first guest, Rosario, who escaped Cuba with her sister and now resides in the United States. Join us as we dive into her powerful, emotional journey—filled with joy, pain, corruption, and the heart-pounding escape that mirrors the struggles of those fleeing North Korea.
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42min
January 26, 2025 Ep 33. Under the Shadow of Havana: Tales of Corruption and Escape Part 1
We had the honor of hosting our very first guest, Rosario, who escaped Cuba with her sister and now resides in the United States. Join us as we dive into her powerful, emotional journey—filled with miracles and the heart-pounding escape that mirrors the struggles of those fleeing North Korea.
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43min

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How many episodes does Rubber Ducking Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.