Juno : I've served in the ROK #marinecorps for my national service recently, and I've gained a truly valuable experience and life-long camaraderie despite the harsh nature of conscription. However, why are we forcing physically and psychologically unfit men into national service? Is it really worth the cost? What is the role of women in our national defence?
In this highlight (1B) from the very first episode of ACM, Juno shares his experience serving in the ROK Marine Crops for his national service and his thoughts on conscription in Korea.
About the full podcast episode - [#1: Culture & Society] Living in Seoul as a Korean American, Racism during the Pandemic & Korean Society.
We’re in Seoul, Korea today, and our guest is Sarah Park.
Sarah is Korean American, born and raised in Kansas City. She has also lived in both LA and NY before making her way to Seoul recently, where she works as a freelance marketing consultant.
Sarah is fun, thoughtful, and perceptive. In our conversation, we dove into a wide range of topics, from her upbringing as an Asian American in the Midwest to my experience growing up in Japan, the US, and Europe. We also discussed the cultural differences she encountered when first moving to Korea and the social phenomena prevalent in today's society