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- Ep 39. Say This in North Korea, and You’re in Trouble
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44 min - Ep 38. Through a Defector’s Eyes: Why Visiting North Korea Is So Complicated
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38 min - Ep 37. No One Thrives Alone: Why Refugees and Immigrants Need Community
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47 min - Ep 36. The Hardest Part of Starting Over in a New World
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36 min - Ep 35. Part Two - Searching for North Korea in South KoreaHoping 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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26 min - Ep 35. Part one -- Exploited and Abandoned: My Struggles as an Advocacy FellowIn 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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31 min - Ep 34: Part Two – Graduation Against the OddsPicking 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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30 min - Ep 34. Part One -- Lost in High School: A North Korean Defector’s StruggleIn 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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28 min - Ep 33. Under the Shadow of Havana: Tales of Corruption and Escape Part 2We 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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42 min - Ep 33. Under the Shadow of Havana: Tales of Corruption and Escape Part 1We 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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About Rubber Ducking Podcast
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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, and the latest tech developments in the Hermit Kingdom.
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