Ball is life: Hyun-Jung Lee on basketball in Korea vs Australia

When thinking about popular sports in Korea, football, baseball and even esports are often the first that come to mind. But basketball was the most popular sport in South Korea in the 1990s and it's steadily rising in popularity again. Shona and Harry sit down with professional basketballer Hyun-Jung Lee, who shares his experience and insights on training in America, Korea and Australia, where he now plays with the Illawarra Hawks.

Hyun-Jung Lee plays for the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL Credit: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Say Kimchi Is a podcast about Korean culture but not as you know it. Hosts Shona Yang and Harry Jun offer a snapshot of Korean culture through a Korean-Australian lens.

In this episode, Harry and Shona chat with Hyun-Jung Lee, the shooting guard / small forward for the Illawarra Hawks.

Hyun-Jung has trained all over the world including America, Korea and Australia. He offers his views on the differences between the three countries.

Language barriers and cultural differences can be a challenge when training at a professional level, and Hyun-Jung shares some inspiring advice on how to overcome and excel.

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Ball is life: Hyun-Jung Lee on basketball in Korea vs Australia

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11/03/202429:28

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Hosted by Shona Yang (Kozziecom) and Harry Jun

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