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What Does “Kwangbokjeol” Mean in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Aug 1, 2018
Pretty soon, the streets around the country will be flooded with Korean flags, since one of the important holidays in Korea is around the corner. What is 광복절[kwang-bok-jeol]? 광복절 is a 국경일 (national holiday) that have celebrated on August 15thof every year. Direct translation of 광복절 means “the light restoration day.” It is the day that Koreans have celebrated…
“Cheer Up” in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Jul 25, 2018
Everybody is fighting for something! Do you know how to say “cheer up” in Korean to your family members, friends, or co-workers? Do you have a good strategy to de-stress, encourage, or motivate yourself or others? I enjoy starting my day with a hot cup of black coffee and good music. This 15-20 minutes of…
Beat the Heat with Korean Neangmyeon Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Jul 18, 2018
Is there any special food that you eat to beat the heat in the summer? How about boosting your appetite with refreshing Korean style cold noodle, Neangmyeon? What is 냉면 (Neangmyeon)? 냉면 (nyeangmyeon) is one of the noodle dishes of Korean cuisine: ‘냉 (neang) ’ means cold and ‘면 (myeon)’ means noodle. 냉면 is made…
Oppa, Unni, Hyung, and Noona: Age isn’t just a number in Korea Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Jul 11, 2018
If you are a big fan of K-pops, K-movies, and K-dramas, you often hear the following nouns by themselves or coming after someone’s name. : 오빠(oppa), 언니(unni), 형(hyung), and 누나(noona). Do you know what they mean? Have you ever found yourself scratching your head because you are being asked this somewhat private question, “몇 살이에요? (How old…
Vacations in South Korea: Gangwon-do Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Jul 4, 2018
Do you prefer spending your summer vacation in the mountains or at the beach? Many South Korean people enjoy their summer vacations in mid July and August. They will be attracted to populous destinations all over the country. Many Koreans, especially who live in Seoul (the capital of South Korea), will travel outside of the…
“And” in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Jun 27, 2018
Do you know how to say ‘and’ in Korean? There are several ways to say ‘and’ in Korean. In this post, we will focus on “-하고,” which is one of the most commonly used forms of ‘and’ in Korean. These are three examples of ‘and’ that you can use in Korean when you combine two…
“What Is Your Favorite Sport?” in Korean Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Jun 20, 2018
What is your favorite sport to play or watch? Have you been watching the 21stFIFA World Cup that is happening in Russia now? If you have Korean friends or co-workers, you would quickly learn many Korean people enjoy watching sports and cheer on their teams together. This post is about how to ask someone’s preference…