<p>This episode is a companion audio to <a target="_blank" href="https://yoonjiwon.substack.com/p/korean-postpartum-care-1">this week’s Substack newsletter on </a><a target="_blank" href="https://yoonjiwon.substack.com/p/korean-postpartum-care-1"><strong>sanhujori (산후조리)</strong></a>, 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.</p><p>One small correction from the episode: I referred to the K-drama <em>Goblin (도깨비)</em>, but its official English title is <strong><em>Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (쓸쓸하고 찬란하神 - 도깨비)</em></strong>. My apologies for the mix-up.</p><p>💬 I’d really love to hear what this brought up for you. Come<a target="_blank" href="https://www.jiwon-yoon.com/links/"> find me here </a>and share your thoughts, stories, or questions.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://yoonjiwon.substack.com/"><em>Understanding Korea, One Story at a Time</em></a> is written and hosted by Jiwon Yoon. New episodes every week, alongside the Substack newsletter.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Understanding Korea, One Story at a Time at <a href="https://yoonjiwon.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">yoonjiwon.substack.com/subscribe</a>