WSE Korea Podcast

WSE Busan Center Service Manager Michael Watson talks about sailing, why he enjoys it, how it has influenced him, and how it has influenced the world.

19-year resident of Korea Todd Sample left behind a career at not one but two of Korea's top government-owned companies to pursue his dream of opening a tailor shop. Now president of Well Dressed Tailor Shop, his goal is to help people develop their own personal style and understand the benefits of dressing stylishly.

Jason Bechervaise is a British film critic based in Seoul. A huge fan of Korean cinema, Jason is currently completing his Ph.D at Hanyang University. He’s writing his thesis on the films of Bong Joon Ho. In this episode, Jason gives his opinions on the amazing success of the recent Korean film Roaring Currents.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a professional musician? From giving concerts to helping others, a classical cellist from the U.S. shares with us her musical journey here in Korea.

Surviving as an artist is never easy, and it’s especially difficult when you’re living abroad. Learn how one American artist is building an art community and helping others stay creative in Seoul.

'In Print' - WSE Gwanghwamun teacher Charlie Usher recently published his first book, a collection of essays on various Seoul neighborhoods that was translated into Korean and titled '찰리와 리즈의 서울 지하철 여행기.'  He talks about what it's like to write a book and about some of the interesting things he's discovered while exploring Seoul.

Yeouido Center Service Manager Daniel Galacia talks about the legacy of the American Civil Rights Hero, Cesar Chavez, and how his story has influenced the USA.

Former WSE Service Manager and current Sogang University Professor Tim McLaughlin talks about showing an American visitor around Seoul; what they liked, really liked, and didn't like much.

Former WSE teachers Tristan Lee Riven and John Sexton and former WSE student Minho Kim followed their dreams and started Sprocket Punk, a game company in Malaysia. Their first game "Shiftling" should be nearing completion later this year. 

Scott Warden, a teacher at our Yeouido Center runs through the top five things he likes most about living in Korea.