This week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey travels to South Korea to explore the diverse practices of healthcare in Seoul, where time-honored healing methods thrive alongside modern advancements aimed at improving wellness for all. The episode takes us to the Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, which integrates traditional healing methods with modern technology, the Seoul K-Medi Center, an educational center dedicated to teaching Korean Medicine history, and OMNI C&S, a pioneering company using cutting-edge technology to transform our mental and physical wellbeing. We also speak with Dr. Hyo-seok Seo who is working to share Korean culture with the United States and Korean Medicine with the world. All segments highlight the dynamic fusion of tradition and innovation in South Korea's healthcare landscape.
Watch EpisodeThis week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey travels to South Korea to explore Traditional Korean Medicine as it is practiced in modern-day Seoul, blending time-honored wisdom with contemporary approaches to health and wellness. Through conversations with Dr. Hyo-seok Seo of the Pyunkang Korean Medicine Hospital, Prof. Sanghoon Lee of the Kyung Hee University College of Korean Medicine and more, we uncover the holistic principles that guide this time-honored approach to health, which may be a refreshing perspective for many. The episode concludes with a visit to the Seoul Yangnyeongsi Market, which is one of the largest herbal medicine markets in the world, and is a vibrant glimpse into Korean culture and the practice of Traditional Korean Medicine today.
Watch EpisodeThis week on This Is America & The World, Dennis Wholey visits Jinkwansa (Buddhist) Temple in South Korea for an insightful conversation with the Director of the temple’s Meditation Center, HyeJu Sunim. The conversation explores the core principles of Buddhism and guides us through the fundamentals of meditation, exploring how these practices can assist all of us to cultivate inner peace and mindfulness. Set against the serene backdrop of the temple, this discussion offers a culturally significant and thoughtful window into Buddhist philosophy in South Korea and the transformative power of meditation.
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