Son of a Korean haenyo, the storied female free divers, and a single mother, adoptee Ben Coz, 30, also plunges depths in adoption activism in Korea. You’ll hear how his politics are inextricably linked to his personal life, and how early trauma and loss has influenced his call to action. 

Blue Dot Sessions music used under license.

“Scandinavian Scandals”, “1.5iterations” and “Hell Joseon” by permission of Ben Coz.

“U, Black Maybe” by Common appears under fair use, courtesy of Geffen Records.

“My Downfall” and “The First Time I Laid Eyes” by Audiobinger.