Abibu Podcast


Full Episodes

Episode 7


Episode 6



Episode 5


Episode 4




Cultural Aspects

 Mr. Peter Smith on the differences between US and Korean conservative fatherhood 

Mr. Steven Hwang on integrating US & Korean values for fatherhood


Mr. Ha on Confucian concept of hyo and how it impacts fathers 

Anthony & Ashton discuss US vs. Korean values 



What Cultures Can Learn from Each Other

Mr. Ha on sacrifice and communication


Mr. Steven Hwang on discipline and independence


Mr. Peter Smith on Japanese self-improvement vs. Korea’s comparative



Expectations of Fatherhood

Mr. Steven Hwang on how most, if not all, fathers want sons to be better than them

Mr. Peter Smith on American expectations on roles of fathers



Generational Differences

Mr. Ha on his father’s, his, and Gen A’s shifting social perceptions


Mr. Steven Hwang on changing expectations in Korea regarding the financial costs prior to becoming a father


Mr. Peter Smith on changing parenting styles intergenerationally in America