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Podcast: K-Drama School
Episode: K-Drama School - Ep 13: Kingdom and Hot Baths with Dan Telfer
Description: [Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the original Netflix series Kingdom (2018- ) written by Kim Eun-hee. She breaks down the zombie allegory in the context of South Korean history, politics and culture framed around the Cold War, while also citing films like Train to Busan, Seoul Station and The Wailing. What is a zombie supposed to be in South Korea? What about ancient Choson Dynasty Korea prior to the Cold War and the dividing of the Kingdom of Korea? Grace then has a chat with comedian guest Dan Telfer (@dantelfer). Dan was the senior editor...