This episode is lovingly dedicated to our forever family dog, Sammy. The pawprints you left on our hearts will stay with us always. As a beautiful white Jindo, brave, loyal, and full of curious energy , you always found your way back home to us. We love you Sammy.

Today, the Culture Train travels to Jindo Island in South Korea, the enchanting home of Korea’s national treasure, the extraordinary Jindo dog.

With Mom and Asher leading the way, we explore a peaceful island filled with pine trees, fishing villages, ocean breezes, and deep connections between people, land, and animals. Along the shore, we meet a friendly white Jindo dog named Miso and begin to discover what makes this breed so special.

In this episode, we learn how Jindo dogs have lived alongside families on Jindo Island for hundreds of years, helping guard homes, move through forests and mountains, and build strong bonds with the people they love. We discover why Jindos are known for their loyalty, why they rarely bark unless there is a reason, how they groom themselves like cats, and how the island itself helped shape their courage, intelligence, and calm nature.

Through sights, sounds, and stories from the island, this adventure reminds us that just like dog breeds, cultures and communities are shaped by the places they grow from and the people who care for them. Jindo Island shows us how land and living beings can shape each other over time.

This episode invites Culture Kids and families to reflect on their own communities, the places that feel like home, and the experiences that help shape who they are becoming.

As always, we end with a reminder that here at Culture Kids, you and your family are welcomed, included, and celebrated for exactly who you are.

CREDITS

Host and Produced By: Kristen Kim

Co-Hosts: Asher Kim

Post Production & Audio Engineer: Robin Lai

Academic Consultant: Elisha Li

Nonprofit Consultant: Ami Awad & Emil Kang

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Sources:

https://www.thekkf.or.kr/new_home/en/koreanbreeds.php

https://www.royalkennelclub.com/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/utility/korean-jindo-imp/

https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=93802

http://www.jindos.org/breed-info.htm

https://korelimited.com