This Korean Life

Two longtime friends based in Ulsan, South Korea, sit down to talk about what life actually looks like on the Korean peninsula — not the Instagram version, not the K-drama fantasy, but the real day-to-day experience of living, working, and building a life there. This Korean Life has produced 141 episodes over several years, earning a perfect 5-star rating along the way, and the show is still actively releasing new content in 2026. The format is long-form conversation, usually running one to two hours, which gives guests room to tell their full stories. And the guest list is genuinely diverse — teachers, entrepreneurs, artists, law enforcement professionals, community organizers, health workers, and musicians who have all made Korea their home. Some episodes explore the practical realities of Korean work culture. Others get into deeper territory about cultural identity, community building, or navigating a society where you'll always be a foreigner no matter how long you've been there. What makes the show work is how unpolished and honest it feels. These aren't scripted interviews with predetermined talking points. The hosts ask real questions, share their own stumbles, and let conversations wander into unexpected places. If you're considering moving to Korea, already living there, or just curious about what expat life looks like beyond the tourist brochure, this podcast provides an authentic window. The explicit content rating means hosts and guests don't hold back, which makes for more genuine storytelling.