The Unexpected Realities of Travelling South Korea: Where is Everyone?

2026-02-24

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Is South Korea the most impersonal country to travel in? Alun's trip in South Korea has been defined by a lack of interactions with both South Koreans and fellow travellers. Why is everyone being replaced by screens and robots? We discuss his findings, as well as the impact technology has had on South Korean society.Alun also recounts his DMZ tour, which was more organised and more funny than he would have liked. Let's just say the jokes are... borderline.Support the show and access the Lost & Found section. In...

Is South Korea the most impersonal country to travel in? Alun's trip in South Korea has been defined by a lack of interactions with both South Koreans and fellow travellers. Why is everyone being replaced by screens and robots? We discuss his findings, as well as the impact technology has had on South Korean society.
Alun also recounts his DMZ tour, which was more organised and more funny than he would have liked. Let's just say the jokes are... borderline.

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