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Discover a variety of opportunities to learn and grow in South Korea. Whether you're interested in mastering the Korean language, practicing Taekwondo, or exploring unique arts and crafts, this section offers ways to expand your mind and learn something new.

  • 4 Economic Issues That Korea Needs Fixing

    While recent news on Korea’s economy has focused on matters such as the consequences of President Park’s impending impeachment, or…

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  • Bacchus Ladies: The Elderly Prostitutes of South Korea

    There’s a strange phenomenon in South Korea which is exclusive to this country alone: Bacchus ladies. “Bacchus Ladies” (박카스 할머니)…

  • Why Koreans Don’t Need Deodorant… But You Probably Do

    With the weather getting warmer, one of the most common complaints heard from expats is that quality deodorant is near…

  • A Shot of Korean: I’m Going to the Bathroom

    A Shot of Korean 물 좀 버리고 올게요. (Mul jom bo-ri-go ol-kae-yo.) - lit. I’m going to get rid of…

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  • 10 Questions with Elise Hu of National Public Radio (NPR)

    Elise Hu of National Public Radio (NPR) prefers iCal to Post-it notes, e-books to hardcopy, and video to text or…

    Elise Hu NPR

  • A Shot of Korean: That’s What I’m Saying

    A Shot of Korean 그러게 말이야. (Geu-reo-gae mal-i-ya.) - That’s what I’m saying. / So true.     You may…

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  • Korean Beauty YouTubers You Should Be Watching

    Did we miss someone? Leave your favorite YouTube beauty guru in the comments. 1. Dayeong's Beauty drawing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M5gF6B75lY Dayeong Kim's Youtube…

    Korean Woman

  • A Shot of Korean: Don’t Get Me Started

    A Shot of Korean   말도 마. (Mal-do ma.) Don't get me started. / Don't even bring that up. (Lit.…

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  • Sex Offender Photo Used in Korea Opinion Article

    In this opinion piece published yesterday by a Korean newspaper, writer Lawerence McCook opined about the fact that no one…

  • Cringeworthy English Moments We Know Too Well

    Cringeworthy English Moments We Know Too Well Korea Moments That Awaken Your Inner Grammar Nazi “When I see your face,…

  • A Shot of Korean: I’m Sick of This

    A Shot of Korean 지겨워. (Ji-gyeo-wo.) - I’m sick [of this]. / I’m tired [of it]. Yes, that’s the low…

  • A Shot of Korean: Please Board After Everyone Has Gotten

    A Shot of Korean 내린 다음에 탑시다. (Nae-rin da-eum-ae tap-shi-da.) - Fig. Please board after everyone has gotten off. Lit.…

  • Dating In Korea: From Stereotypes To Statistics

    In 2014, OkCupid co-founder Christian Rudder released his book Dataclysm, using statistics from millions of profiles to make conclusions about…

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  • Korean Lesson: Let us get off and then ride please…

    내린 다음에 탑시다. (Nae-rin da-eum-ae tap-shi-da.)   Figurative Translation: Please board after everyone has gotten off. Literal Translation: Get off…

  • Korea the “Land of the Morning Calm”?

    In 1885, Percival Lowell published a book entitled “Choson: The Land of the Morning Calm.” It was a huge success…

  • Foreigners’ Images of Buddhism in Joseon

    Words by Robert Neff Images from the Robert Neff Collection   Up until the mid-1890s, Buddhist priests were banned from…

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