S2 Podcast: Korean Culture through Student Voices
Season 1
Yeon’s Convention Talk
Korean Drinking Culture
Freshman Culture
by SDSU Center for Asian and Pacific Studies
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.
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.
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.
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.