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[An Australian Look into Korean Culture] Will you marry me?

Michael was MCing at a wedding.

Michael was MCing at a wedding. Source: Supplied

Michael and Leah spend this episode talking about all things weddings! From Korean wedding halls and pre-wedding photo shoots.


Michael Kocken speaking Korean fluently has been working in the Trade and Investment sectors between Australia and Korea since 2011. Michael who worked 4 years in Seoul has continued his career in the business sectors connecting both countries after he returned to his homeland Australia in 2013.

In this episode, Leah and Michael discuss the various differences and some similarities between Australian and Korean weddings.

Michael shares with Leah some of his experiences at Korean weddings, his first thoughts around the Korean wedding hall and buffets and comparing with his experiences of Australian weddings.

Korean weddings are efficient and over in a flash while some Australian weddings can take all day, Michael and Leah discuss all things wedding related and share their experiences of how Australian and Korean weddings are different.

[The full episode is available on the podcast above]


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