Archive for December, 2016
Don’t Go to Sleep on New Year’s Eve Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Dec 28, 2016
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Try to stay up on New Year’s Eve, otherwise your eyebrows will turn white next morning. 새해 복 많이 받으세요! (Happy New Year!) Why stay up on New Year’s Eve? As a child, I remember trying so hard to stay awake on New Year’s Eve. My grandma and mother used to tell me, “If you…
Brrr! Winter in Seoul, South Korea Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Dec 21, 2016
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What is winter like in Seoul, South Korea? Why don’t we explore the winter weather, wardrobe, and related vocabulary? 감기 조심하세요! (Be careful not to catch a cold!) This is a common expression that Korean people use during the winter months. What is the winter weather like in Seoul, South Korea? South Korea has four…
A Crisis In Korean Presidency Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Dec 14, 2016
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What is going on in Korea? Why are tens of thousands of Korean citizens taking to the streets and protesting for their president Park Geun-Hye’s resignation? Recently, many of my friends and family members have asked me why millions of angry Korean 시민들(citizens) are asking for their 대통령(president), Park Geun-Hye’s 탄핵(impeachment)? I will give you…
Decoding Korean Slang & Colloquial Expressions #2 Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Dec 7, 2016
Last week I introduced Korean 속어 (slang) & 구어 표현 (colloquial expressions) to you. In the second post of the series, you will be able to explore the usage of some of them while you enjoy 3 popular Korean TV shows. Do you remember the following expression from my last post? ♦대박나다 : to be very awesome…