Benjamin Kim and Chapin Montague
Recorded
August 1, 2023
Archived
August 1, 2023
39:03 minutes
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Id:
ddv002637
Description
Benjamin "Byong" Kim (48) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator, Chapin Montague (24), about his service in the Navy and his self-described experience as not being the "typical Veteran."Subject Log / Time Code
Benjamin "Byong" Kim (B) describes different places he lived while growing up, initially being born in Seoul Korea.
B explains the experience of being a "Yankee" living in Korea during his formative years.
B speaks to his connection to literature and his time in the Korean and US school systems.
B recounts leaving college to join the Navy and serving from 1997-2001.
B talks about traveling in the Navy and feeling the shame of letting people in foreign countries know that he's in the Navy.
B explains his perspective on the US Military. He also speaks to his pride of having served.
B describes his experience as a Veteran.
B talks about his return to civilian life and going back to school to study English Literature.
B speaks about his son and how he informs his son about his military service. He explains how he tries to avoid a black and white narrative.
Participants
- Benjamin Kim
- Chapin Montague