Archive for 'Korean Language'
Important South Korean Holidays in October Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Oct 4, 2017
South Korea has a total of sixteen official holidays per year. There are generally two national holidays in October of every year, but there will be three of them this October. In this article, we will talk about three official holidays that take place in October of 2017. 개천절 (the national Foundation Day) and 한글날…
Loanwords in the Korean Language Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Sep 27, 2017
Have you ever heard any Korean words that sounded like English words, but you couldn’t quite figure out the exact words in English? In this post, we will explore a list of loanwords that are often used by native Korean speakers. 콩글리시 (Konglish) and 외래어 are loanwords that derived from another language, and they are parts…
People on the South Korean Bills (Banknotes) Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Sep 20, 2017
When you travel to different countries, what do you see on the various bills and coins? Many countries feature important people, symbols, or monuments in order to encapsulate their essential history and culture. Do you know who is on the South Korean bill? Every time you use Korean banknotes, you will see important Korean people…
Money Talks: Korean Bills Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Sep 13, 2017
If you are traveling to South Korea and want to purchase goods, it would be a good idea to become familiar with Korean money. Are you familiar with Korean money? If not, this post will be helpful when you make a trip to Korea in the future. This post will cover Korean bills (banknotes) and…
Abnormal Summit, a Unique Korean TV Show Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Sep 6, 2017
Are you trying to keep up with learning Korean, but losing your motivation to study Korean? How about watching a Korean TV show that is filled with humor and hosts fluent Korean speakers from around the world? You might be able to picture yourself at their level of fluency in Korean someday. If they can…
Getting around Seoul by the Subway Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Aug 30, 2017
서울에 오신 것을 환영합니다! (Welcome to Seoul!) When you arrive in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, do you know how to get around this quaint and fun-filled city? 서울 (Seoul) has well developed public transit systems, and you will notice easy access to the 택시 (taxi), 버스 (bus), and 지하철 (subway) services throughout Seoul. In this…
Beat the Heat with Korean Bingsoo Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Aug 23, 2017
Although it is near the end of the summer, the blazing heat outside still makes us feel miserable. If you are not a lover of the heat and are needing to beat it with something cold and tasty, how about indulging yourself with Korean Bingsoo? What is Bingsoo? 빙수 (Bingsoo) is a Korean version of…