Convos with My Korean Mother: Recent Episodes
Jina Yoo
Join daughter-mother duo, Jina Yoo (second generation Korean American) and Sue Yim (first generation Korean American), as they explore the joys and complexities of being a woman, being a mother and being Asian in America. Each relaxed and honest bilingual conversation seeks to preserve the precious first-generation narrative, as well as entertain and connect to listeners who will identify with the mother-daughter hosts and their unique multigenerational relationship. You’ll smile, you’ll laugh, you’ll probably cry and, hopefully, you’ll want to talk to your own mother (or other elder) and hear their story too.
Season Finale. Sue shares what she wishes and hopes for the second and third generations. Jina is surprised by what Sue shares but, upon reflection, understands the tone and purpose behind the messages.
Sue shares the story of how she and her husband left the security of PA in search of greater opportunities in NY. Some of the stories from Sue's first few hard years in NY leave a heavy impact on Jina.
Jina discusses some of her early childhood memories and Sue talks about some of the worries that first generation holds for the second generation.
Sue and Jina share some of their experiences with racism. Being second generation Korean American, Jina discovers that she has a significantly different attitude towards racism than her mother, Sue, who was born in Korea.
Sue and Jina talk about the Korean concept of jeong (정) and the American practice of baby sleep training.
Sue Yim is a first generation Korean immigrant who came to America in her late 20s. On the first episode of the Convos with My Korean Mother podcast, Sue speaks with her Korean American daughter, Jina Yoo, about her immigration story.