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Episode 113: Outside the Seas Vacations, D+4 Kimchi, and Yet Another Data Leak

7 Jan 2026 · 1 h 54 min

This week, Jun and Daniel kick off 2026 (while still technically in 2025) with a travel-centric episode filled with cultural observations. Daniel recounts his family trip to Okinawa, sharing his struggles with driving on the "wrong" side of the road and his honest takes on local culinary quirks like taco rice and fruit sandwiches. Jun shares his recent experience in Beijing, contrasting the city's futuristic, cashless convenience with its lingering "old school" habits like indoor smoking and the stark contrast between state-run and private architecture.

Where did Jun find himself shocked to be working out, and what did Jun do recently that had Daniel incredibly jealous? What does our podcast’s resident architecture expert think of the architectural legacy of the late Frank Gehry? Our hosts also dive into the social implications of the recent Coupang data leak, note the staying power of Dubai Chocolate in Korea, and answer a listener's question about common K-Drama tropes and sayings.

As a reminder, we publish our episodes bi-weekly from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!

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