#8: Jeong Cho on Digital Nomads Korea

02/06/25 • 45 min

Jeong Cho (조정현) is the founder of Digital Nomads Korea (DNK) and Hoppers.

In this episode, Jeong and I talk about Jeong's entrepreneurial journey, the origins of Hoppers & DNK, highlights from recent projects held by Hoppers (including workation events in Busan and Jeju), and Jeong's plans for 2025.

Jeong's Socials:
https://www.digitalnomadskorea.com/
https://www.hoppers.kr/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeonghcho/
https://www.instagram.com/jeong.cho/

Jeong Cho (조정현) is the founder of Digital Nomads Korea (DNK) and Hoppers.

Jeong's Socials:
https://www.digitalnomadskorea.com/
https://www.hoppers.kr/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeonghcho/
https://www.instagram.com/jeong.cho/

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#7: Joo-Seuk Maing & Jaewoo Seo on life in Seoul, Korean Diaspora identity, and building bridges

Joo-Seuk Maing and Jaewoo (Jay) Seo are Korean-German and French-Korean working professionals (and friends) living in Seoul.

In this episode, we talk about Joo-Seuk & Jay's Korean Diaspora stories, their efforts to maintain and promote Korean culture abroad, and their motivations for hosting a 'Bridgers' event in 2024.

Joo-Seuk Maing:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/joo-seuk-maing/
- https://www.instagram.com/joomaing/

Jaewoo Seo:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaewooseo/
- https://www.instagram.com/jaerginho/

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#9: Brian Sanghee Lee on Bridging Asia & The West

Brian Sanghee Lee works with global leaders to cultivate cross-cultural competencies and self-awareness.

In this episode, I ask Brian about his unusual Korean-American upbringing, his decision to attend boarding school at 13, and his experience living in 10+ different cities in Asia throughout his professional life.

As a polyglot, mentor coach, and facilitator, Brian has support global organizations like UNICEF, Nike, and Fidelity and many others.

Brian's Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/briansanghee/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-s-lee/

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
00:49 Guest Introduction: Brian Sanghee Lee
01:29 Brian's Early Life and Education
03:06 Cultural Identity and Assimilation
05:21 Boarding School Experience
17:19 Language Learning Journey
29:38 American Exceptionalism and Broader Perspectives
39:37 Podcasting in Korea: Cultural Differences
40:44 Korean Humility and Podcasting Challenges
42:41 Structured Conversations vs. Spontaneity
44:58 Cultural Adaptation and Personal Experiences
46:33 Korean Social Norms and Pressures
48:44 Multicultural Identities and Cambridge
01:02:04 Parental Influence and Career Choices
01:11:42 Future Plans and Aspirations