What's Han Your Mind?

What's Han Your Mind?

By Allie & HannahSociety & Culture
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What's Han Your Mind? episodes

  • Wining and Dining in Trash

    WORD OF THE WEEK: Earth

    Looking for the trendiest places to explore around Korea? Well, they may not be what you're expecting. Tune in to learn about some of the best cafes, restaurants, and art galleries in the country - all built around abandoned buildings and even piles of actual garbage.

    42 min
  • Boozy Quiz Night: Makgeolli Edition!
    Word of the week: WINE - Join Allie and Hannah over a glass of wine or makgeolli for these fun facts about Korean booze and drinking culture. For more slightly intoxicated episodes, check out Season 1: Beer!
    50 min
  • Mythical Mushrooms of Immortality

    WORD OF THE WEEK: EGG


    For this week's podcast episode, we relate the word EGG to traditional Korean motifs. Pop on those earphones, go for your daily (socially distanced) walk, and learn more about what makes deers, turtles and magical mushrooms so valued in ancient design.

    43 min
  • Forbidden Interracial Love in Joseon

    WORD OF THE WEEK: Snacks

    Munch on this! Allie introduces forbidden love in 1890s Busan, while Hannah brings up the topic of being a plus-size woman in Korea. We'll make you laugh, we'll make you shed a tear, so don't miss this SNACK-TASTIC episode. 

    1 hr 3 min
  • Eaten by Birds for Your Funeral?!

    THIS WEEK'S WORD: Underground


    For this week's episode, we have the word 'Underground'. While Hannah introduces us to Korean funeral traditions, Allie dives deeper into the ancient and modern culture of tattoos in Korea as well as how you can spot a gang member. Tune in to this chaotic episode for lots of laughs, gasps and SASS!

    1 hr
  • COVID-19's Impact on Central Seoul
    Considering one of the first images associated with Korea is a sun and moon painting, we had a lot to talk about for this week's episode. Ironically, we didn't talk about that painting. Instead, walk the now-lonely streets of Seoul's once busy fashion district, and discover the charming Prince behind Korea's most beautiful court dances.
    59 min
  • Epic Tales of Epic Korean Womxn (ft. Be Marie Korea)

    WORD OF THE WEEK: Womxn

    We're here this week with our special guest star, Marie Boes from Be Marie Korea! And oh do we have a lot to say. Marie introduces us to three inspiring womxn from historical, political and entertainment backgrounds, while Hannah and Allie 'dive in' to the history of Jeju's elderly sea divers.

    55 min
  • The WORST Korean Films of All Time. Seriously.
    WORD OF THE WEEK: Frog
    [Trigger Warning: The word rxpe is mentioned several times in Allie's audio, as well as mentions of a serial killing in Hannah's story.]
    Korean history Let's JUMP to the point: this week we're discussing some of the WORST Korean films of all time, as well as the history of Korean food staples. Kick back, relax and enjoy this episode of 'Frog'!
    1 hr 15 min
  • Secrets Behind Korea's US Army Bases
    Sink your teeth into this episode all about the history of Korean ramen, and explore the mysterious US army base in the heart of Seoul that's on it's way to becoming the country's largest urban park. What's Han Your Mind: The Podcast is BACK and BIGGER THAN EVER in Season 2! Join us for new and exciting topics, incredible guest hosts, and fun new segments that will take your passion for Korea to the next level.
    1 hr 6 min

About What's Han Your Mind?

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Two non-Koreans living in Korea, sharing Korean history, culture, and anecdotes of life in Seoul. All done through one, seemingly unrelated word each week.