What's Han Your Mind?

Allie & Hannah
What's Han Your Mind?

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.

  1. 12/28/2022

    Season 3 FINALE: Our Korea Faves!

    It's the FINALE of season 3!! We made it, and we're so glad you joined us until now, too. Learn about some of our Korea food and travel favourites in this wrap-up episode. Meet your hosts! Allison Needels: PinPointKorea.com | IG: @pinpoint.korea Hannah Roberts: IG: @hannah_intl (travel and tours) @byhannahlou (art)

    37 min

  2. 12/21/2022

    Creepy Crawling Through the Bugs of Korea

    Legs, legs, and more legs...this week we're talking all things BUGS. Learn about some of the most common bugs you can find in South Korea, and what you should watch out for if you're here... Meet your hosts! Allison Needels: PinPointKorea.com | IG: @pinpoint.korea Hannah Roberts: IG: @hannah_intl (travel and tours) @byhannahlou (art)

    1h 2m

  3. 12/14/2022

    King Danjong: Super Lame or Totally Rad?

    Word of the week: LOSER | King Danjeong only reigned for a couple of years until his eventual murder at the age of 16. What did he accomplish during that time? Who struck the final blow? Why was a twelve-year-old King so threatening? Join us as we dive into more Korean history and even give you a chance to go on a tour with us!  Meet your hosts!  Allison Needels: PinPointKorea.com | IG: @pinpoint.korea Hannah Roberts: IG: @byhannahlou @hannah_intl

    49 min

  4. 11/23/2022

    How to Make Your Kimchi the Most Delicious of All

    Word of the week: NIPPY | This week we're talking all things winter and some of the traditional events and holidays are celebrated and participated in during the coldest season in Korea.  Meet Your Hosts: Hannah Roberts | Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels | Instagram @pinpoint.korea | www.pinpointkorea.com

    44 min

  5. 10/20/2022

    Does Korea Have an Anti-Discrimination Law?

    Word of the week: STRAWBERRY | For this week's episode, we dive into recent attacks on and setbacks for the LGBTQIA+ community in South Korea. We also briefly discuss the status of the pending anti-discrimination law and Korea and the general public's opinions. While it's not always cheery, we hope you'll join us for this important discussion. Meet Your Hosts: Hannah Roberts | Instagram @hannah_intl @byhannahlou Allison Needels | Instagram @pinpoint.korea | www.pinpointkorea.com

    38 min

  6. 10/13/2022

    A Noob's Guide to Korea

    Word of the Week: BEYOND | Beyond expectations. Beyond your comfort zone. Beyond your wildest dreams. Our special guest and co-host for this week is none other than... Allie's mum! Suzanne McClure is here to introduce her thoughts and experiences having just visited Korea for the very first time. What shocked her the most? What has she thought about since returning to England? What does she look forward to next? We'll discuss all of this and much, much more! This week's episode is perfect for those who have yet to visit the Land of the Morning Calm, and offers hilarious insight for those who already call Korea "home".  About this week's guest:  Suzanne McClure (PhD, University of Liverpool) is the founder of Literary Style. Literary Style aims to contemporize classic literature for a modern audience by removing racist, homophobic, and outdated language. You can follow her work on Instagram at @LiteraryStyleClassics.

    1h 9m

  7. 10/06/2022

    A Brief History of Korean Dramas - Airwaves to Technicolor Fantasies

    Word of the Week: HOT - Learn a brief history of Korean dramas, from their very beginnings on Japanese occupation era radio, to the bright, fantastical and gritty modern TV series as we know and love them. About our hosts: Allison Needels: Find her writing about Korean history and travel at PinPointKorea.com and on Instagram @pinpoint.korea. Hannah Roberts: Find her sharing her tales of Korean culture and travel tips on Instagram @hannah_intl.

    1h 5m

  8. 08/31/2022

    Dead Rats and Salt: The Development of Dentistry in Korea

    Word of the Week: ODOR. Many foreigners living in Korea during the late 19th and early 20th centuries admired the white teeth of commoners. The royals, however, were not offered the same compliment. Tune in to learn the fascinating history of dentistry in Korea, and the somewhat disturbing operations it might have entailed.

    33 min
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About

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.

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  • Creator
    Allie & Hannah
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Allie & Hannah
  • Show Website
    What's Han Your Mind?

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