About S2 Podcast: Korean Culture through Student Voices
Welcome to S2 Podcast: Korean Culture through Student Voices!
Tune in as students from San Diego State University (SDSU) and Sejong University in Seoul, South Korea share unique perspectives on Korean culture and contemporary life.
Produced by the Charles Wei-hsun Fu Center for Asian and Pacific Studies (CAPS) at SDSU, this series is a feature of the CAPS Digital Humanities Summer Program, showcasing a collaborative exchange that brings together students from both universities through digital media.
In this episode, Carissa Clarke discusses a 2016 murder of a young woman, the public’s reaction, and the state of misogyny and antifeminism in South Korea.
For more in-depth information regarding the triggers in this episode open this link (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pe_gOFbxLoHSQkYtWQbFCnbRKXhlkW08ZkyRdTJ6Znw/edit?usp=sharing):
For all sources used in the making of this episode open this link. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d5edeFPi3aHHWadqbDL-2B7XN7gUYdzpix432J1JZUk/edit?usp=sharing))
3 Sept 2026
Yeon’s Convention Talk
Welcome to Yeon’s Convention Talk!
Hosted by Do Yeon Kang, a Sejong University student, this podcast episode explores what really attracts world-class leaders to specific cities and venues, drawn directly from firsthand experience in both Seoul and San Diego. By comparing Seoul’s high-tech efficiency and vibrant K-culture with San Diego’s waterfront "bleisure" and passionate fan culture, we break down how physical hardware and cultural software combine to create the ultimate global stage for speakers.
3 Sept 2026
Korean Drinking Culture
Woojin introduces the traditions and social aspects of drinking in Korean universities, including ‘soju’, drinking etiquette, popular games, and the changing attitudes toward alcohol among college students.
3 Sept 2026
Freshman Culture
Woojin explores how Korean universities welcome new students through Freshman Orientation (OT) and Membership Training (MT), highlighting campus tours, group activities, team building, and the friendships that help freshmen adjust to university life.
3 Sept 2026
Korean University Cafeteria
Woojin Han, a student from Sejong University, introduces ‘Hak-sik’, the affordable and diverse cafeteria meals that are an essential part of daily campus life. It explores the cafeterias at Sejong University, popular Korean and international menu options, and why many students choose to eat on campus every day.
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