Korea Pod

Inter-Korean basketball friendly in Pyongyang World Cup updates: previewing the quarterfinals; Shin Tae-yong officially a candidate to remain national team coach despite mixed reviews on World Cup performance KBO All-Star starters vote results MLB: Choo Shin-soo continuing his torrid hitting Random rants: NBA free agency, NHL stuff, other MLB news Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

A look at the nationwide backlash against refugees from Yemen seeking asylum in Korea. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

Recent court decision mandates the military provide alternative "civilian" service programs for people who refuse to serve over moral or religious grounds. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

World Cup: Korea crashes out of the group stages in the best way possible with a 2-0 win over defending champs and world #1 Germany. A deep dive into Korea's roller-coaster tournament. KBO: illegal trade probe findings, and former Dodger Scott Van Slyke signs with Doosan MLB: Choo Shin-soo on fire, Oh Seung-hwan starting fires on the mound Random rants: NHL and NBA free agency! Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

After the passing of 김종필, here's an assessment of the polarizing opinions of the "Kingmaker" JP's political career, the last surviving member of the "3 Kims". Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

With a virtual wipeout of the 자유한국당(LKP) in these past local elections, the conservatives are in disarray and struggling to regain public support. What is ailing the nation's former dominant political force? What can they do to become a viable opposition voice in today's Korean political landscape? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

The ruling Democratic party in a near sweep. Surprisingly high turnout (60.2%) and the voters went largely blue. Who were the big winners and losers? What does this mean for the political landscape going forward? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

An overview of the meeting between Donald Trump and 김정은 and an assessment of their signed agreement. Where do we go from here? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

Because summit and local elections are back-to-back, there's not enough oxygen left in the room to cover all the issues. Nevertheless the local races have some compelling elements. This is a look at what to look out for on the eve of the big election day. NK-US summit post-mortem coming soon! Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

World Cup final preps in Austria. Tuneup match against Bolivia results in 0-0 draw. But coach 신태용 projecting confidence. Any tricks up his sleeve? Does it matter? More potential KBO scandal. This time match-fixing rearing its ugly head again. 이영하 of Doosan named. Appropriate to out him? Murky mafia ties with gambling. MLBer Choo Shin-soo on a hot streak. 22 straight games reaching base. Oh Seung-hwan getting battered. Kang Jung-ho tearing up the minors and staying sober! Random rants: NHL has a new champ! NBA set to crown their champs any day now. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

Continuous salacious accusations against 경기 governor candidate 이재명 and his alleged affair with actress 김부선 as early voting begins. Even popular novelist 공지영 getting involved. Druking special counsel officially gets its lead investigator 허익범. Controversy over his involvement with the radical "New Right" coalition. Will he lead a fair probe? Growing calls to include the conservative GNP/Saenuri online manipulation allegations in the special probe. Boomerang effect for the opposition in trying to exploit the Druking affair. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

Hankyoreh reporting on years-long massive online news manipulation scheme by the conservatives that dwarfs the Druking affair they've been trying to exploit. LKP just can't buy a break in the pre-election polling as early voting is set to begin for the local elections. Ahn Cheol-soo living up to his "초딩" image in clumsy attempt to field unified candidacy for Seoul mayor. Is the locale for the big meet between Trump and Kim Jong-un gonna be at Shangri-la or Sentosa? A 9AM start for the summit?? What does that imply? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

Trump says summit is back on. Are we sure? How optimistic should we be? Campaigning for local elections officially underway. Taegu mayoral candidate 권영진 supposedly attacked by female protester. False flag? Consumer outrage over 2000 won delivery charge for chicken. But franchisees enjoying the extra profits. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

KBO: Nexen pay-for-play trade scandal. Existential crisis for the heroes? KIA foreigners struggling. World Cup D-14: Two weeks to go. Promising friendly result against Honduras. 이승우 inspiring fans and his U-23 young teammates. Random rants: NHL and NBA finals hot takes! Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

BTS and its ARMY celebrate historic Billboard milestone. What's the secret to their success? Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae accused of massive corruption and subverting the rule of law. 12 parliamentary seats up for grabs in by-elections coinciding with the June 13 local elections. Songpa and Nowon races embroiled in controversy. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

Schizophrenic volatile day-by-day changes to the engagement process with North Korea and Donald Trump's ever changing moods. The ruling party in the driver's seat a little more than 2 weeks away from the June 13th local elections. Popular YouTuber Yang Ye-won mired in controversy over sexual harassment allegations. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

KBO updates: peeing on your hand??/and disturbing sexual assault allegations involving Nexen players/KBO games to be broadcast in Taiwan Korean baseball team to play in Australian league Speedskater and gold medalist Lee Seung-hoon suspected of physically abusing teammates World Cup injuries (Big Yoo curses 권창훈), team putting on a brave face Park Inbee still atop the LPGA rankings; wins an excavator?? Jeong Hyun skips 2nd straight ATP tourney w/ injury; will also miss French Open Random Rants Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

A look at Roh Moo-hyun's life and legacy on the 9th anniversary of his passing. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

KAI link to Michael Cohen is overlooked story in the Korean press What is Korea Aerospace Industries? Was involved in big scandals in the recent past If there is a definitive link between KAI and the pay-for-play in regards to a $16.3 billion joint government bid with Lockheed Martin, could be a big problem for both Trump and KAI Is there any potential liability for the Moon government? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

KBO: 2-team battle at the top, injuries, return of Yoon Suk-min, 박건우/양의지 celebration mishap World Cup roster: not an awe-inspiring lineup but Big Yoo sees some hope w 권창훈 and 이승우! Unified Korea teams: likely only 2 unified teams at the Asian games Men's hockey relegated after Worlds Random rants Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com