Words by Matthew C. Crawford, Assistance Provided by Kim Ga-hyeon We ride past their front gates every day; we hear...
Anyone moving to or visiting Korea wants to use this opportunity to travel as much as possible. You must have...
Words by Andrew Barbour, Illustration by Pat Volz Insects play an important role in nature and especially in Korea. Learning their names in Korean can be a fascinating way to expand your vocabulary. In this guide to Korean insects, we’ll explore a variety of insect-related vocabulary! Anopheles sinensis (모기; Mosquito)...
Over the past decade, Korea’s shopping scene has become an undeniable powerhouse in the Asian market. Seoul’s Myeongdong is a perfect illustration of Korea’s flourishing retail economy. However, shopping in Seoul can be a much richer experience than if you venture out of Myeongdong into other areas of the city and even the country.
Applying for scholarships can be a daunting and arduous process. With a seemingly endless list of requirements and application materials,...
For most workers living in South Korea, around 3.5% of their monthly salary is deducted and allocated towards National Health Insurance, or NHI. The deduction is matched by their company, equaling a paltry 7% of their salary. What kind of service, care, and coverage can be expected in exchange for...
by Stephen Revere The original verb for this is ‘봐주다’, which is “to overlook,” as in to let someone get...
된장녀 (twen-jang-nyeo) – “bean paste gal” 된장남 (twen-jang-nam) – “bean paste guy” These words didn’t exist 10 years ago, but the concepts...
1. USA is the #1 country where Korean adoptees are sent. America is the number 1 country adoptees are sent to because um… duh America is number 1 for everything else such as having the highest average earnings per person, having 83 of the 400 best universities in the world,...
#10 Trusting The Zebra Crossing In many of our home countries, the smaller or less secure you are, the more...