Rubber Ducking Podcast
We talk about Tech, Culture and North Korea!
Charles Ryu
Show overview
Rubber Ducking Podcast launched in 2024 and has put out 42 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 28 min and 41 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 12 months ago. The busiest year was 2024, with 32 episodes published. Published by Charles Ryu.
From the publisher
Welcome to the Rubber Ducking Podcast! Join us each week as we dive into the real stories and insights about life in North Korea, the cultural differences between North Korea, South Korea, and America, and the latest tech developments in the Hermit Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
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S3 Ep 2Ep 39. Say This in North Korea, and You’re in Trouble
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S3 Ep 1Ep 38. Through a Defector’s Eyes: Why Visiting North Korea Is So Complicated
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S2 Ep 20Ep 37. No One Thrives Alone: Why Refugees and Immigrants Need Community
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S2 Ep 19Ep 36. The Hardest Part of Starting Over in a New World
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S2 Ep 18Ep 35. Part Two - Searching for North Korea in South Korea
Hoping to reconnect with a sense of home, I traveled to South Korea—only to experience an unexpected culture shock. Everything felt unfamiliar, and I struggled to find any trace of the similarity I thought I would find. In this episode, I reflect on the complicated emotions of searching for belonging in a place that felt both close and foreign at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 17Ep 35. Part one -- Exploited and Abandoned: My Struggles as an Advocacy Fellow
In this episode, I open up about my time as an advocacy fellow, where I worked for Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) for free—only to feel exploited. Things took a turn when I got into a car accident and was left to cover my own medical bills. I share my frustration and resentment toward LiNK for their lack of support, as well as the harsh reality of being on my own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 16Ep 34: Part Two – Graduation Against the Odds
Picking up where we left off, I share how I turned things around, faced my struggles head-on, and pushed through to graduation. From small victories to major setbacks, this episode is about resilience, unexpected support, and the journey to crossing that stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 15Ep 34. Part One -- Lost in High School: A North Korean Defector’s Struggle
In this episode, I dive into my early high school years—struggling with language barriers, culture shock, and failing grades—all while working at a sushi restaurant. From awkward moments to overwhelming challenges, this is the raw reality of trying to fit into a world that felt completely foreign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 14Ep 33. Under the Shadow of Havana: Tales of Corruption and Escape Part 2
We had the honor of hosting our very first guest, Rosario, who escaped Cuba with her sister and now resides in the United States. Join us as we dive into her powerful, emotional journey—filled with joy, pain, corruption, and the heart-pounding escape that mirrors the struggles of those fleeing North Korea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 13Ep 33. Under the Shadow of Havana: Tales of Corruption and Escape Part 1
We had the honor of hosting our very first guest, Rosario, who escaped Cuba with her sister and now resides in the United States. Join us as we dive into her powerful, emotional journey—filled with miracles and the heart-pounding escape that mirrors the struggles of those fleeing North Korea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 12Ep 32. Hope - Confident Expectations of Good Outcome.
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S2 Ep 11Ep 31: A New Chapter Begins - Navigating Foster Care, Culture, and Language Barriers
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S2 Ep 10Ep 30: A Journey to Thailand, Reuniting with a Prison Friend, and Finding New Hope
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S2 Ep 9Ep. 29 The underground opperation for helping North Korean Defectors.
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S2 Ep 8Ep 28. "Don't look back, just keep on moving until Thailand"
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S2 Ep 7Ep 27. Hello again, freedom.
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S2 Ep 6Ep 26. I met a Good Samaritan
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S2 Ep 5Ep 25. Second escape - part 2
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S2 Ep 4Ep 24. Second escape - part 1
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S2 Ep 3Ep. 23 The Hazardous Trail
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