This episode is a companion audio to this week’s Substack newsletter on sanhujori (산후조리), Korean postpartum care. In it, I explore why Korea has long understood birth not only as the arrival of a baby, but as the beginning of a mother’s recovery — through warmth, seaweed soup, ritual, and care.One small correction from the episode: I referred to the K-drama Goblin (도깨비), but its official English title is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (쓸쓸하고 찬란하神 - 도깨비). My apologies for the mix-up.💬 I’d really love to hear what this brought up for you. Come find me here and share your thoughts, stories, or questions.Understanding Korea, One Story at a Time is written and hosted by Jiwon Yoon. New episodes every week, alongside the Substack newsletter. Get full access to Understanding Korea, One Story at a Time at yoonjiwon.substack.com/subscribe

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