Rubber Ducking Podcast

Charles Ryu
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Welcome to the Rubber Ducking Podcast! Join us each week as we dive into the real stories and insights about life in North Korea, the cultural differences between North Korea, South Korea, and America, and the latest tech developments in the Hermit Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Ep 39. Say This in North Korea, and You’re in Trouble

    06/13/2025

    Ep 39. Say This in North Korea, and You’re in Trouble

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    44 min
  2. Ep 38. Through a Defector’s Eyes: Why Visiting North Korea Is So Complicated

    06/06/2025

    Ep 38. Through a Defector’s Eyes: Why Visiting North Korea Is So Complicated

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    37 min
  3. Ep 37. No One Thrives Alone: Why Refugees and Immigrants Need Community

    05/30/2025

    Ep 37. No One Thrives Alone: Why Refugees and Immigrants Need Community

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    47 min
  4. Ep 36. The Hardest Part of Starting Over in a New World

    05/26/2025

    Ep 36. The Hardest Part of Starting Over in a New World

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    35 min
  5. Ep 35. Part Two - Searching for North Korea in South Korea

    02/28/2025

    Ep 35. Part Two - Searching for North Korea in South Korea

    Hoping to reconnect with a sense of home, I traveled to South Korea—only to experience an unexpected culture shock. Everything felt unfamiliar, and I struggled to find any trace of the similarity I thought I would find. In this episode, I reflect on the complicated emotions of searching for belonging in a place that felt both close and foreign at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  6. Ep 35. Part one -- Exploited and Abandoned: My Struggles as an Advocacy Fellow

    02/21/2025

    Ep 35. Part one -- Exploited and Abandoned: My Struggles as an Advocacy Fellow

    In this episode, I open up about my time as an advocacy fellow, where I worked for Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) for free—only to feel exploited. Things took a turn when I got into a car accident and was left to cover my own medical bills. I share my frustration and resentment toward LiNK for their lack of support, as well as the harsh reality of being on my own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  7. Ep 34: Part Two – Graduation Against the Odds

    02/14/2025

    Ep 34: Part Two – Graduation Against the Odds

    Picking up where we left off, I share how I turned things around, faced my struggles head-on, and pushed through to graduation. From small victories to major setbacks, this episode is about resilience, unexpected support, and the journey to crossing that stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  8. Ep 34. Part One -- Lost in High School: A North Korean Defector’s Struggle

    02/07/2025

    Ep 34. Part One -- Lost in High School: A North Korean Defector’s Struggle

    In this episode, I dive into my early high school years—struggling with language barriers, culture shock, and failing grades—all while working at a sushi restaurant. From awkward moments to overwhelming challenges, this is the raw reality of trying to fit into a world that felt completely foreign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
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Welcome to the Rubber Ducking Podcast! Join us each week as we dive into the real stories and insights about life in North Korea, the cultural differences between North Korea, South Korea, and America, and the latest tech developments in the Hermit Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Charles Ryu
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Charles Ryu
  • Show Website
    Rubber Ducking Podcast