Asian Change Makers

[#1: Culture & Society] Living in Seoul as a Korean American, Racism during the Pandemic & Korean Society

Episode Summary

In this episode, meet Sarah Park, a young Korean American marketing consultant who shares insights on her journey from the Midwest to Seoul, delving into cultural differences and contemporary societal phenomena. Join our conversation as we explore our diverse upbringings and experiences.

Episode Notes

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