The Not So KOREAN Podcast

A full DAY with JAY back in New Malden...?  In this first episode of Series 3 - which we are calling a kind of 'soft launch' of that new series - Jay brings the seasons full circle by reporting 'on-the-go' [outside and on a train!] while returning from a very recent trip to New Malden (aka 'KoreaTown') and therefore the place which kick-started these shows back in 2021. Speaking of that very beginning, when "Jay and Tim" first pressed record in their somewhat simple studio set-up, you'll hear of Jason's reuniting with Timothy this time around in that New Malden area... and... hear a little of their recent memorable meetings in various areas of Korea itself. Apart from the subject of Jay & Tim meeting in either of these two countries, this episode covers quite a bit relating to the area of New Malden and the full day Jay had.  This includes the people who were met on this day, friends old and new (including at least one guest from Series One), changes or non-changes noted from spending those several hours in 'Korea-Town', a tasty Bibimbap 'take-away', Timothy Holm's new book, the Sewol ferry [세월호] memorial - which was also happening on this particular day - and more!  PHEW...! In the NEXT SHOW (Episode 52) you'll get to find out a little more about the one or two guests already lined-up for this new, Series Three...!  (If you’d like to help Jason Verney with his various podcast, film-making, art projects please consider supporting via this link: https://ko-fi.com/jasian …) NOTE: Often, a version of this episode will also be available over on our fairly recently created @notsokoreanpodcast YouTube channel - please feel free to subscribe to that (as well as @JasonVerney on YouTube)…! FURTHER INFO Details about subjects covered or touched on in this episode and recent ones can be found below. The bulk of this episode was recorded on 22nd August, 2026 (in U.K.) The music featured in this show is by the wonderful Kaya: http://www.kaya-music.co.uk  SHOW INFO  The Not So Korean Podcast is recorded - or started - 'live' from New Malden, the UK and Europe's largest Koreatown. We bring you news, topics of conversation, and interviews related to the Korean community and K-Culture.  These days, episodes are also recorded in South Korea itself, other parts of Asia or other areas of the UK. LINKS http://www.Instagram.com/NotSo... http://www.Facebook.com/NotSoKoreanPodcast https://www.Facebook.com/group... (Community / Discussion) https://Twitter.com/NoSoKoPo PODCAST  Jason Verney Filmography / SEWOL U.K. 🎗️ https://filmfreeway.com/SEWOLS...https://www.imdb.com/name/nm67...https://rememberingsewoluk.wor... 🎗️ https://www.facebook.com/Remem... 🎗️https://www.instagram.com/sewo... 🎗️http://www.JasonVerney.comhttp://www.YouTube.com/JasonVe... MBF Podcast:https://linktr.ee/microbudgetf... + FLICKS: Yes... As well as these other podcast series, Jason Verney's  "F. L. I. C. K. S.  (Film, Life, Interview, Camera, Korea & Sounds)" podcast SERIES is a podcast by filmmaker and journalist Jason Verney, in collaboration with his production company, NativeNomadPictures.com (NNP) and his movies & music website, MiniMiniMovie.com (MMM), and stands for: Films Life Interviews Camera Korea Sounds. You can find it ' everywhere '...   #SewolFerry #KoreanMusic #Podcasts  ALL 'NoSoKoPo' LINKS:https://linktr.ee/NotSoKoreanP... Website: https://NotSoKoreanPodcast.com  YouTube: https://YouTube.com/JasonVerne... (@JasonVerney / "Jason K-Town Veney)  Alt. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@notsokoreanpodcast2788 (@notsokoreanpodcast)  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OX  iTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/.../id1576936240  Amazon Music/Podcasts + Audible + YouTube + Spreaker:  https://www.spreaker.com/show/... [and all good Podcast platforms]  VIDEO / SOUND: Edited & Engineered by Jason Verney ARTWORK: Designed [but not Drawn] by Jason VerneyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast--4992153/support.

In this 'on the go', rambling but real episode (a 50th, milestone!), Jay speaks to you from the surroundings which are that big city known as DAEGU (대구) where he was invited to, by not one but two of his art-related friends... and much of this episode was recorded on the last full day in South Korea, 1st November 2025 (yes, the day before I would leave, that being 2nd November* and also the day Jay was in 3 Asian cities in 1 Day:  Daegu, Seoul and Chiang Mai...!)*That date of 2nd November was ALSO the exact same date I would leave Korea a year before [2024].This visit to Daegu marked Jay's second visit - his first being about 12 years ago [2013...?] - and just like the last one it's a rather short visit, albeit managing to do quite a lot over 3 days / nights... and these things include:- Visiting the Daegu metro memorial- Visiting the Daegu Arts Centre- Meals with friends / artists- A little sight-seeing- The KTX train there, and back (always a great experience in Korea)Things NOT touched on but will touch on in the future:- 'Daefrica'- Spotting an actual rollercoaster... soon after using the phrase, "rollercoaster" - Safety park elsewhere in Daegu, related to or started due to the Metro Disaster in 2003. - My hotel - will cover later on- Being approached by a well-known church group- Did I catch that Korean film?- Reboking my KTX return train!Jay also touches on the reasons for being in Korea on this particular trip, and indeed it being his 12th time in South Korea!  Yes, this includes mention of his feature documentary [SEWOL:  Sealed Eternally With Our Love] having its Korean Premiere in Seoul, at the lovely "Seoul Whistler Film Festival".[NOTE: As always, a version of this episode will also be available over on our fairly recently created @notsokoreanpodcast YouTube channel - please feel free to subscribe to that!]FURTHER INFODetails about subjects covered or touched on in this episode and recent ones can be found below.Photo Bienale / Daegu arts centre :https://daeguartscenter.or.krhttps://2025.daeguphoto.com/en...10AAAhttps://www.facebook.com/10AAA...http://www.10aaa.co.uk/?fbclid...METRO (safety park):https://www.daegu.go.kr/safe11...Sewol:https://rememberingsewoluk.wor...https://www.facebook.com/Remem...https://www.instagram.com/sewo...Jason Verney's "Reparation":http://www.Instagram.com/Repar... (@Reparation_Film)https://www.imdb.com/name/nm67...https://youtu.be/UHr9fpvr7M4 (TRAILER)https://youtu.be/QOEy-VMs7nsMBF Podcast:https://linktr.ee/microbudgetf...+ FLICKS:As well as these other podcast series, Jason Verney's  "F. L. I. C. K. S.  (Film, Life, Interview, Camera, Korea & Sounds)" podcast SERIES is a podcast by filmmaker and journalist Jason Verney, in collaboration with his production company, NativeNomadPictures.com (NNP) and his movies & music website, MiniMiniMovie.com (MMM), and stands for: Films Life Interviews Camera Korea Sounds.You can find it ' everywhere '... #SewolFerry #KoreanMusic #PodcastsThe bulk of this episode was recorded on 1st November 2025 (in Phuket, Thailand).The music featured in this show is by the wonderful Kaya:http://www.kaya-music.co.ukSHOW INFOThe Not So Korean Podcast is recorded - or started - 'live' from New Malden, the UK and Europe's largest Koreatown. We bring you news, topics of conversation, and interviews related to the Korean community and K-Culture.  These days, episodes are also recorded in South Korea itself, other parts of Asia or other areas of the UK.LINKShttp://www.Instagram.com/NotSo...http://www.Facebook.com/NotSoK... https://www.Facebook.com/groups/394611638703383 (Community / Discussion) https://Twitter.com/NoSoKoPo PODCASTALL NoSoKoPO LINKShttps://linktr.ee/NotSoKoreanP...Website: https://NotSoKoreanPodcast.comYouTube: https://YouTube.com/JasonVerne... (@JasonVerney / "Jason K-Town Veney)Alt. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@notsokoreanpodcast2788 (@notsokoreanpodcast)Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/...iTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/...Amazon Music/PodcastsAudibleYouTubeSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/... [and all good Podcast platforms]VIDEO / SOUND:Edited & Engineered by Jason VerneyARTWORK: Designed [but not Drawn] by Jason VerneyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast--4992153/support.

In this rather rushed, rambling and unedited (& unprofessional?;) episode, Jay discusses his unexpected return to the UK, the upcoming UK Premierie of his feature documentary [SEWOL:  Sealed Eternally With Our Love] at Kingston Internation Film Festival, Korean music concerts caught in Bristol (artists seen include Say Sue Me and Park Jiha), witnessing Bong Joon-ho's latest film, meeting up with Philip Gowman of London Korean Links, getting together with occasional co-host Timothy Holm, attending another important Sewol UK memorial, unexpected Korean-related encounters and loads more... Too much really!.Amongst other topics, this jam-packed show provides a little further insight into the orighins of that 70-minute tribute film, SEWOL:  Sealed Eternally With Our Love as well Jay's plans of heading back to Asia very soon![NOTE: As always, a version of this episode will also be available over on our fairly recently created @notsokoreanpodcast YouTube channel - please feel free to subscribe to that!]FURTHER INFODetails about subjects covered or touched on in this episode and recent ones can be found below.London Korean Links:http://www.LondonKoreanLinks.nethttps://www.facebook.com/groups/6799709425 Sewol:https://rememberingsewoluk.wordpress.comhttps://www.facebook.com/RememberingSewolUKhttps://www.instagram.com/sewol_uk/Love X Stereo:https://linktr.ee/lovexstereoMobygratis / Moby:https://mobygratis.comSay Sue Me:https://www.facebook.com/SaySueMe1http://www.Instagram.com/saysuemehttps://saysueme.bandcamp.comPark Jiha:http://www.ParkJiha.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/Jihasoundhttps://www.facebook.com/jihasoundhttp://www.Twitter.com/jihasoundhttps://parkjiha.bandcamp.com/album/all-living-thingsJason Verney's "Reparation":http://www.Instagram.com/Reparation_Film (@Reparation_Film)https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6732314/https://youtu.be/UHr9fpvr7M4 (TRAILER)https://youtu.be/QOEy-VMs7nsMBF Podcast:https://linktr.ee/microbudgetfilmmakers+ FLICKS:As well as these other podcast series, Jason Verney's  "F. L. I. C. K. S.  (Film, Life, Interview, Camera, Korea & Sounds)" podcast SERIES is a podcast by filmmaker and journalist Jason Verney, in collaboration with his production company, NativeNomadPictures.com (NNP) and his movies & music website, MiniMiniMovie.com (MMM), and stands for: Films Life Interviews Camera Korea Sounds.You can find it ' everywhere '... #SewolFerry #KoreanMusic #PodcastsThe bulk of this episode was recorded on 10th November 2024 (in Phuketi, Thailand).The music featured in this show is by the wonderful Kaya:http://www.kaya-music.co.ukSHOW INFOThe Not So Korean Podcast is recorded - or started - 'live' from New Malden, the UK and Europe's largest Koreatown. We bring you news, topics of conversation, and interviews related to the Korean community and K-Culture.  These days, episodes are also recorded in South Korea itself, other parts of Asia or other areas of the UK.LINKShttp://www.Instagram.com/NotSoKoreanPodcasthttp://www.Facebook.com/NotSoKoreanPodcast https://www.Facebook.com/groups/394611638703383 (Community / Discussion) https://Twitter.com/NoSoKoPo PODCASTALL NoSoKoPO LINKShttps://linktr.ee/NotSoKoreanPodcastWebsite: https://NotSoKoreanPodcast.comYouTube: https://YouTube.com/JasonVerney (@JasonVerney / "Jason K-Town Veney)Alt. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@notsokoreanpodcast2788 (@notsokoreanpodcast)Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OXiTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast/id1576936240Amazon Music/PodcastsAudibleGoogle PodcastsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-not-so-korean-podcast [and all good Podcast platforms]VIDEO / SOUND:Edited & Engineered by Jason VerneyARTWORK: Designed [but not Drawn] by Jason VerneyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast--4992153/support.

In episode 48, Jay speaks with Joe McPherson, the person behind Zen Kimchi Experiences, a rapidly growing tour operator in South Korea and whom is known to be somewhat of a food expert, but also podcaster and generally a man of many talents. In this hour-long chat with Joe McPherson we learn about food tours, 'dark tours', his time running restaurants, podcasting, time in televsion, encounters with Anthony Bourdain and Bernie Sanders, Thai food and of course Korean food, South and North! This interview has been in the works for some time and covers so much ground, and sowe hope you enjoy it![NOTE: As always, a version of this episode will also be available over on our fairly recently created @notsokoreanpodcast YouTube channel - please feel free to subscribe to that!]FURTHER INFO:-Details about subjects covered or touched on in this episode and recent ones can be found below.Joe McPherson:https://www.linkedin.com/company/zenkimchi/https://zenkimchi.comhttps://www.facebook.com/KoreanFood/https://www.instagram.com/zenkimchi/                         +https://www.darksideofseoul.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dark_side_of_seoulLove X Stereo:https://linktr.ee/lovexstereo[JASON and TIMOTHY's podcast episodes can ALSO be found in this PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-ZZE-1zF1M50lsEie0d_oqMm2Tq3i-J] #Kimchi #KoreanFood #PodcastsThe bulk of this episode was recorded on 5th August 2024 (in  Chiang Mai, Thailand).The music featured in this show is by the wonderful Kaya:http://www.kaya-music.co.ukSHOW INFOThe Not So Korean Podcast with Jay & Tim is recorded live from New Malden, the UK and Europe's largest Koreatown. We bring you news, topics of conversation, and interviews related to the Korean community and K-Culture.LINKShttp://www.Instagram.com/NotSoKoreanPodcasthttp://www.Facebook.com/NotSoKoreanPodcast https://www.Facebook.com/groups/394611638703383 (Community / Discussion) https://Twitter.com/NoSoKoPo PODCASTALL NoSoKoPO LINKShttps://linktr.ee/NotSoKoreanPodcastWebsite: https://NotSoKoreanPodcast.comYouTube: https://YouTube.com/JasonVerney (@JasonVerney / "Jason K-Town Veney)Alt. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@notsokoreanpodcast2788 (@notsokoreanpodcast)Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OXiTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast/id1576936240Amazon Music/PodcastsAudibleGoogle PodcastsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-not-so-korean-podcast [and all good Podcast platforms]VIDEO / SOUND:Edited & Engineered by Jason VerneyARTWORK: Designed [but not Drawn] by Jason VerneyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast--4992153/support.

In this episode, Jay discusses his most recent trip to South Korea, upcoming guests on the 'NoSoKoPo', the experience of being a judge at the new Hongdae-based, "SWFF (Seoul Whistler Film Festival)" and more.Amongst other topics, this jam-packed show touches on Jay's experience staying long-term in a different part of Busan, attending the 29th edition of BIFF (Busan International Film Festival), the 2nd anniversary of the Itaewon tragedy, Halloween in Hongdae and the almost simoultaneous released Episode 48, in which Joe McPherson is our special guest / interview.  [NOTE: As always, a version of this episode will also be available over on our fairly recently created @notsokoreanpodcast YouTube channel - please feel free to subscribe to that!]FURTHER INFODetails about subjects covered or touched on in this episode and recent ones can be found below.Joe McPherson:https://www.linkedin.com/company/zenkimchi/https://zenkimchi.comhttps://www.facebook.com/KoreanFood/https://www.instagram.com/zenkimchi/                         +https://www.darksideofseoul.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dark_side_of_seoulFran Lee:https://www.youtube.com/@FranfreshstartchiangmaiJAY Interviews FRAN (https://youtu.be/sW_qtF6uGU0?feature=shared)Seoul Whistler Film Festival:http://www.swff.krhttps://miniminimovie.com(The SWFF is where our very own Jason Verney will be a film jury member at... and the latter link is to Jay's website where you'll find more information about the SWFF, film reviews & interviews)Sewol:https://rememberingsewoluk.wordpress.comhttps://www.facebook.com/RememberingSewolUKhttps://www.instagram.com/sewol_uk/Jason Verney's "Reparation":http://www.Instagram.com/Reparation_Film (@Reparation_Film)https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6732314/https://youtu.be/UHr9fpvr7M4 (TRAILER)https://youtu.be/QOEy-VMs7nsMBF Podcast:https://linktr.ee/microbudgetfilmmakersChiangMai Chatter (Podcast):https://www.youtube.com/@IslandedINThailandhttps://www.facebook.com/chiangmaichatter     (PLUS:  On Spotify, Apple Music and all good audio streaming platforms)+ FLICKS:As well as these other podcast series, Jason Verney's  "F. L. I. C. K. S.  (Film, Life, Interview, Camera, Korea & Sounds)" podcast SERIES is a podcast by filmmaker and journalist Jason Verney, in collaboration with his production company, NativeNomadPictures.com (NNP) and his movies & music website, MiniMiniMovie.com (MMM), and stands for: Films Life Interviews Camera Korea Sounds.You can find it ' everywhere '... #Kimchi #KoreanFood #PodcastsThe bulk of this episode was recorded on 10th November 2024 (in Phuketi, Thailand).The music featured in this show is by the wonderful Kaya:http://www.kaya-music.co.ukSHOW INFOThe Not So Korean Podcast with Jay & Tim is recorded live from New Malden, the UK and Europe's largest Koreatown. We bring you news, topics of conversation, and interviews related to the Korean community and K-Culture.LINKShttp://www.Instagram.com/NotSoKoreanPodcasthttp://www.Facebook.com/NotSoKoreanPodcast https://www.Facebook.com/groups/394611638703383 (Community / Discussion) https://Twitter.com/NoSoKoPo PODCASTALL NoSoKoPO LINKShttps://linktr.ee/NotSoKoreanPodcastWebsite: https://NotSoKoreanPodcast.comYouTube: https://YouTube.com/JasonVerney (@JasonVerney / "Jason K-Town Veney)Alt. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@notsokoreanpodcast2788 (@notsokoreanpodcast)Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OXiTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast/id1576936240Amazon Music/PodcastsAudibleGoogle PodcastsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-not-so-korean-podcast [and all good Podcast platforms]VIDEO / SOUND:Edited & Engineered by Jason VerneyARTWORK: Designed [but not Drawn] by Jason VerneyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast--4992153/support.

"One Month KOREANs, THREE months,         One Call with TIM, TWO or THREE hours!                 One Evening with FRAN - FOUR hours...!                         One More Interview (JOE), after our TWO meetings                                +  One More Trip to KOREA, so TWO so far this year...?!"In episode 46 of our Not So Korean Podcast, Jay speaks about "한달살기" ('one-month living'), hints at 2 upcoming NoSoKoPo interviews [Joe and Fran], talks briefly about his long phone-call with fellow/sometime co-host, Tim (Timothy Holm), announces another 'sudden' return to South Korea, being a jury member at a new Seoul film festival and a little more!The main topic is "한달살기" ('one-month living'), which perhaps some of you may know is a term used for other places which Koreans visit - not least Jeju Island - but in Chiang Mai it's so hugely popular!As mentioned back in episodes 37, 40, 43 etc, these slightly shorter, mini-shows are being called the Not So 'Long' Korean Podcast episodes (or 'NoSoLOKoPo') and we will be inserting such 'bite-sized' or 'subject specific' Korean related episodes into our Series [or Seasons;)] every now and then.[NOTE: As always, a version of this episode will also be available over on our fairly recently created @notsokoreanpodcast YouTube channel - please feel free to subscribe to that!]FURTHER INFODetails about subjects covered or touched on in this episode and recent ones can be found below.Joe McPherson:https://www.linkedin.com/company/zenkimchi/https://zenkimchi.comhttps://www.facebook.com/KoreanFood/https://www.instagram.com/zenkimchi/                         +https://www.darksideofseoul.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dark_side_of_seoulFran Lee:https://www.youtube.com/@FranfreshstartchiangmaiJAY Interviews FRAN (https://youtu.be/sW_qtF6uGU0?feature=shared)Seoul Whistler Film Festival:http://www.swff.krhttps://miniminimovie.com(The SWFF is where our very own Jason Verney will be a film jury member at... and the latter link is to Jay's website where you'll find more information about the SWFF, film reviews & interviews)Sewol:https://rememberingsewoluk.wordpress.comhttps://www.facebook.com/RememberingSewolUKhttps://www.instagram.com/sewol_uk/Jason Verney's "Reparation":http://www.Instagram.com/Reparation_Film (@Reparation_Film)https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6732314/https://youtu.be/UHr9fpvr7M4 (TRAILER)https://youtu.be/QOEy-VMs7nsMBF Podcast:https://linktr.ee/microbudgetfilmmakersChiangMai Chatter (Podcast):https://www.youtube.com/@IslandedINThailandhttps://www.facebook.com/chiangmaichatter     (PLUS:  On Spotify, Apple Music and all good audio streaming platforms)+ FLICKS:As well as these other podcast series, Jason Verney's  "F. L. I. C. K. S.  (Film, Life, Interview, Camera, Korea & Sounds)" podcast SERIES is a podcast by filmmaker and journalist Jason Verney, in collaboration with his production company, NativeNomadPictures.com (NNP) and his movies & music website, MiniMiniMovie.com (MMM), and stands for: Films Life Interviews Camera Korea Sounds.You can find it ' everywhere '...[JASON and TIMOTHY's podcast episodes can ALSO be found in this PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-ZZE-1zF1M50lsEie0d_oqMm2Tq3i-J] #SEWOL #한달살기 #KoreaThe bulk of this episode was recorded on 4th September 2024 (in Busan, South Korea / Chiang Mai, Thailand)..The music featured in this show is by the wonderful Kaya:http://www.kaya-music.co.ukSHOW INFOThe Not So Korean Podcast with Jay & Tim is recorded live from New Malden, the UK and Europe's largest Koreatown. We bring you news, topics of conversation, and interviews related to the Korean community and K-Culture.LINKShttp://www.Instagram.com/NotSoKoreanPodcasthttp://www.Facebook.com/NotSoKoreanPodcast https://www.Facebook.com/groups/394611638703383 (Community / Discussion) https://Twitter.com/NoSoKoPo PODCASTALL NoSoKoPO LINKSSome:  https://linktr.ee/NotSoKoreanPodcastWebsite: https://NotSoKoreanPodcast.comYouTube: https://YouTube.com/JasonVerney (@JasonVerney / "Jason K-Town Veney)Alt. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@notsokoreanpodcast2788 (@notsokoreanpodcast)Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OXiTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast/id1576936240Amazon Music/PodcastsAudibleGoogle PodcastsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-not-so-korean-podcast [and all good Podcast platforms]VIDEO / SOUND:Edited & Engineered by Jason VerneyARTWORK: Designed [but not Drawn] by Jason VerneyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast--4992153/support.

In episode 45, Jay speaks with Anna Bondarenko, the owner of Naughty Muse Studios, a design studio and art café in Busan, South Korea. In this hour-long chat with Anna Bondarenko, we find out not only what it’s like being an art space owner in Busan, and indeed about the artist community in that city, but also about Anna's life, her fondness for Korean culture, how she ended up in Busan and what it’s like living as a foreigner in that seaside city of Busan.  It was actually Jay who approached Anna about conducting this interview, after seeing all the good she is doing in Busan - both locally in the Songjeong area of the Haeundae District & with other artistic indivuals across the city - and I was delighted when she agreed to sit down for a chat.[NOTE: As always, a version of this episode will also be available over on our fairly recently created @notsokoreanpodcast YouTube channel - please feel free to subscribe to that!]FURTHER INFODetails about subjects covered or touched on in this episode and recent ones can be found below.Ana Bondarenko:https://naughtymusestudios.com/https://www.facebook.com/NMuseStudioshttp://instagram.com/naughty.muse.studiosSewol:https://rememberingsewoluk.wordpress.comhttps://www.facebook.com/RememberingSewolUKhttps://www.instagram.com/sewol_uk/Jason Verney's "Reparation":http://www.Instagram.com/Reparation_Film (@Reparation_Film)https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6732314/https://youtu.be/UHr9fpvr7M4 (TRAILER)https://youtu.be/QOEy-VMs7nsMBF Podcast:https://linktr.ee/microbudgetfilmmakers[JASON and TIMOTHY's podcast episodes can ALSO be found in this PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-ZZE-1zF1M50lsEie0d_oqMm2Tq3i-J] #SEWOL #Busan #KoreanArtThe bulk of this episode was recorded on 30 January 2024 (in Busan, South Korea / Chiang Mai, Thailand)..The music featured in this show is by the wonderful Kaya:http://www.kaya-music.co.ukSHOW INFOThe Not So Korean Podcast with Jay & Tim is recorded live from New Malden, the UK and Europe's largest Koreatown. We bring you news, topics of conversation, and interviews related to the Korean community and K-Culture.LINKShttp://www.Instagram.com/NotSoKoreanPodcasthttp://www.Facebook.com/NotSoKoreanPodcast https://www.Facebook.com/groups/394611638703383 (Community / Discussion) https://Twitter.com/NoSoKoPo PODCASTALL NoSoKoPO LINKShttps://linktr.ee/NotSoKoreanPodcastWebsite: https://NotSoKoreanPodcast.comYouTube: https://YouTube.com/JasonVerney (@JasonVerney / "Jason K-Town Veney)Alt. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@notsokoreanpodcast2788 (@notsokoreanpodcast)Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OXiTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast/id1576936240Amazon Music/PodcastsAudibleGoogle PodcastsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-not-so-korean-podcast [and all good Podcast platforms]VIDEO / SOUND:Edited & Engineered by Jason VerneyARTWORK: Designed [but not Drawn] by Jason VerneyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast--4992153/support.

In episode 44, which was recorded a few days ago and just before leaving for South Korea, Jay not only elaborates on his 'sudden Spring' over to South Korea and it being the 10th visit to Korea in 12 years, but also speaks about why he chose to do this.You'll hear how Jay, having only left Korea in Winter [2023] & now revisiting less than 4 months later in Spring [2024, intends to spend his next few weeks - or maybe a couple of months - in Korea.Not only are there details of various places on Jay's list, like Cheongju, Seoul, Busan, Jeongju and Jeju Island but also reasons for choosing those places and how some of these opportunites arose.  On top of that, you'll also find out about film festivals, Korean film as well as regarding Korean culture in other countries - these include Korean-related events & topics from the nearby countries of Thailand and Vietnam!Lastly, but something which plays a large part in this 10th trip of Jay's to Korea, is the subject of the 10th anniversary of the Sewol ferry tragedy.[NOTE: As always, a version of this episode will also be available over on our fairly recently created @notsokoreanpodcast YouTube channel - please feel free to subscribe to that!]FURTHER INFODetails about subjects covered or touched on in this episode and recent ones can be found below.Sewol:https://rememberingsewoluk.wordpress.comhttps://www.facebook.com/RememberingSewolUKhttps://www.instagram.com/sewol_uk/Ana Bondarenko:https://naughtymusestudios.com/https://www.facebook.com/NMuseStudioshttp://instagram.com/naughty.muse.studiosJason Verney's "Reparation":http://www.Instagram.com/Reparation_Film (@Reparation_Film)https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6732314/https://youtu.be/UHr9fpvr7M4 (TRAILER)https://youtu.be/QOEy-VMs7nsMBF Podcast:https://linktr.ee/microbudgetfilmmakersAnnie Ko Interview (Dog-meat & Music):https://youtu.be/8ZITk2GEEFk?feature=shared (Video version)Related:https://worldanimalsvoice.com/2021/06/18/south-korea-annie-and-deejay-a-great-dog-meat-farm-rescue-story-also-support-hsi-to-stop-yulin/Love X Stereo:https://linktr.ee/lovexstereo[JASON and TIMOTHY's podcast episodes can ALSO be found in this PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-ZZE-1zF1M50lsEie0d_oqMm2Tq3i-J] #SEWOL #Busan #JeonjuThe bulk of this episode was recorded by Jason Verney on April 2nd 2024 and whilst in Bangkok. Thailand.The music featured in this show is by the wonderful Kaya:http://www.kaya-music.co.ukSHOW INFOThe Not So Korean Podcast with Jay & Tim is recorded live from New Malden, the UK and Europe's largest Koreatown. We bring you news, topics of conversation, and interviews related to the Korean community and K-Culture.LINKShttp://www.Instagram.com/NotSoKoreanPodcasthttp://www.Facebook.com/NotSoKoreanPodcast https://www.Facebook.com/groups/394611638703383 (Community / Discussion) https://Twitter.com/NoSoKoPo PODCASTALL NoSoKoPO LINKShttps://linktr.ee/NotSoKoreanPodcastWebsite: https://NotSoKoreanPodcast.comYouTube: https://YouTube.com/JasonVerney (@JasonVerney / "Jason K-Town Veney)Alt. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@notsokoreanpodcast2788 (@notsokoreanpodcast)Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OXiTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast/id1576936240Amazon Music/PodcastsAudibleGoogle PodcastsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-not-so-korean-podcast [and all good Podcast platforms]VIDEO / SOUND:Edited & Engineered by Jason VerneyARTWORK: Designed [but not Drawn] by Jason VerneyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast--4992153/support.

In this half-festive and Easter episode (and our 43rd one!), Jay announces an almost spontaneous trip to South Korea, which will be his 10th visit to Korea in 12 years!Yes... In this shorter episode, you'll hear from Jay about this upcoming journey - even though it was only in December when he last left Korea - and it touches on the kindness of others, the 10 year Sewol ferry anniversary, an forthcoming interview and more. As mentioned back in episodes 37 & 40, these slightly shorter, mini-shows are being called the Not So 'Long' Korean Podcast episodes (or 'NoSoLOKoPo') and we will be inserting such 'bite-sized' or 'subject specific' Korean related episodes into our Series [or Seasons;)] every now and then.[NOTE: As always, a version of this episode will also be available over on our fairly recently created @notsokoreanpodcast YouTube channel - please feel free to subscribe to that!]FURTHER INFODetails about subjects covered or touched on in this episode and recent ones can be found below.Sewol:https://rememberingsewoluk.wordpress.comhttps://www.facebook.com/RememberingSewolUKhttps://www.instagram.com/sewol_uk/Ana Bondarenko:https://naughtymusestudios.com/https://www.facebook.com/NMuseStudioshttp://instagram.com/naughty.muse.studiosJason Verney's "Reparation":http://www.Instagram.com/Reparation_Film (@Reparation_Film)https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6732314/https://youtu.be/UHr9fpvr7M4 (TRAILER)https://youtu.be/QOEy-VMs7nsAnnie Ko Interview (Dog-meat & Music):https://youtu.be/8ZITk2GEEFk?feature=shared (Video version)Related:https://worldanimalsvoice.com/2021/06/18/south-korea-annie-and-deejay-a-great-dog-meat-farm-rescue-story-also-support-hsi-to-stop-yulin/Love X Stereo:https://linktr.ee/lovexstereo[JASON and TIMOTHY's podcast episodes can ALSO be found in this PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-ZZE-1zF1M50lsEie0d_oqMm2Tq3i-J] #DogMeat #Busan #HumaneSocietyThe bulk of this episode was recorded by Jason Verney on April 2nd 2024 and whilst in Bangkok. Thailand.The music featured in this show is by the wonderful Kaya:http://www.kaya-music.co.ukSHOW INFOThe Not So Korean Podcast with Jay & Tim is recorded live from New Malden, the UK and Europe's largest Koreatown. We bring you news, topics of conversation, and interviews related to the Korean community and K-Culture.LINKShttp://www.Instagram.com/NotSoKoreanPodcasthttp://www.Facebook.com/NotSoKoreanPodcast https://www.Facebook.com/groups/394611638703383 (Community / Discussion) https://Twitter.com/NoSoKoPo PODCASTALL NoSoKoPO LINKShttps://linktr.ee/NotSoKoreanPodcastWebsite: https://NotSoKoreanPodcast.comYouTube: https://YouTube.com/JasonVerney (@JasonVerney / "Jason K-Town Veney)Alt. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@notsokoreanpodcast2788 (@notsokoreanpodcast)Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OXiTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast/id1576936240Amazon Music/PodcastsAudibleGoogle PodcastsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-not-so-korean-podcast [and all good Podcast platforms]VIDEO / SOUND:Edited & Engineered by Jason VerneyARTWORK: Designed [but not Drawn] by Jason VerneyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast--4992153/support.

In this episode [no. 42], we speak with musician, dog lover and activist Annie Ko about South Korea's recent announcement to ban dog meat consumption and the existence of dog meat farms - of which there have been apparently 10.000+ in South Korea - and her experience & involvement with the various organisations which have been doing their best to raise awareness and rescue dogs from such farms.As a bit of background, in January 2024, South Korea passed a law which bans dog-meat & therefore the capture, killing and supplying & selling of dogs to consumers for eating. So, essentially, a ban on the production, sale & the torture which leads to the consumption of Dog-Meat.Annie explains about her experience of consuming dog meat, but also the origins of dog-meat and dog-eating in a once poverty stricken South korea and touches on the festival associated with dog-meat. We also chat about what can go on 'behind the scenes' of certain pet shops and pet owners in South Korea, the recent "Nureongi" documentary and its impact - a link to this documentary can be found below this description and Annie & Toby's beloved and rescued pet dog, Deejay!Although a lot is covered in this interview with Annie it is clear that one of her more recently found passions is one of caring for dogs, including their adopted "Deejay the Dog" and of course her love of music and continuing to be one part of the Seoul-based electric rock duo Love X Stereo.It's also clear that we’ve a long way to go in this world until we end cruelty across the board to living animals and sentient beings, but this focuses on man’s - and woman’s - best friends, DOGS![NOTE: As always, a version of this episode will also be available over on our fairly recently created @notsokoreanpodcast YouTube channel - please feel free to subscribe to that!]FURTHER INFODetails about subjects covered or touched on in this episode and recent ones can be found below.The Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/19/south-korea-dog-meat-ban The Humane Society:https://www.humanesociety.org/blog/korean-musician-who-adopted-meat-farm-dog-works-change-misconceptions-her-countryInternational: https://www.hsi.orgUSA: https://www.humanesociety.orgKorea: https://www.instagram.com/hsikorea/DoVE (Dogs of Violence Exposed):https://www.dove-project.org "NUREONGI" (full-length documentary film): https://youtu.be/KBfSiE3m_4Q?si=xmlYVvmoPUXlP5rJ Annie, Toby and Deejay / The Humane Society of the United States ("A visit to a dog meat farm changed their lives forever!”):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx-FsDo4Iyg Related:https://worldanimalsvoice.com/2021/06/18/south-korea-annie-and-deejay-a-great-dog-meat-farm-rescue-story-also-support-hsi-to-stop-yulin/Love X Stereo:https://linktr.ee/lovexstereo[JASON and TIMOTHY's podcast episodes can ALSO be found in this PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-ZZE-1zF1M50lsEie0d_oqMm2Tq3i-J] #DogMeat #DoveProject #HumaneSocietyThe bulk of this episode was recorded by Jason Verney in February 2024 and whilst in Chiang Mai, Thailand.The music featured in this show is by the wonderful Kaya:http://www.kaya-music.co.ukSHOW INFOThe Not So Korean Podcast with Jay & Tim is recorded live from New Malden, the UK and Europe's largest Koreatown. We bring you news, topics of conversation, and interviews related to the Korean community and K-Culture.LINKShttp://www.Instagram.com/NotSoKoreanPodcasthttp://www.Facebook.com/NotSoKoreanPodcast https://www.Facebook.com/groups/394611638703383 (Community / Discussion) https://Twitter.com/NoSoKoPo PODCASTALL NoSoKoPO LINKShttps://linktr.ee/NotSoKoreanPodcastWebsite: https://NotSoKoreanPodcast.comYouTube: https://YouTube.com/JasonVerney (@JasonVerney / "Jason K-Town Veney)Alt. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@notsokoreanpodcast2788 (@notsokoreanpodcast)Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/011IZHc3G4yl39Ep2BF6OXiTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast/id1576936240Amazon Music/PodcastsAudibleGoogle PodcastsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-not-so-korean-podcast [and all good Podcast platforms]VIDEO / SOUND:Edited & Engineered by Jason VerneyARTWORK: Designed [but not Drawn] by Jason VerneyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-not-so-korean-podcast--4992153/support.