Archive for 'Korean Language'
The Race to the Presidential Election Posted by Kyung-Hwa on May 9, 2017
Election Day is just around the corner, and many South Korean voters are waiting in anticipation to elect their next resident of the 청와대 (Presidential Blue House). For several months, Korea has faced political crisis and challenges due to 박근혜 (Park Geun-hye) who served the 18th presidential term in South Korea. She was officially removed from her presidency…
What Is a Subject Marking Particle? Posted by Kyung-Hwa on May 3, 2017
Have you ever wondered about the small words, 이/가, 은/는, or 을/를 in the Korean language? They are particles that mark a subject, topic, or object in a sentence. In this post, we will explore the subject markers, 이 and 가 in Korean. For examples, the particle “off” from the phrasal verb “call off (cancel)” has…
Spring Flowers and Their Vibrant Colors Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Apr 26, 2017
Spring in Korea generally starts in March and lasts until May. Due to its mild and warm weather, spring is a great time to explore many different attractions and enjoy the vibrant spring blossoms all over the country. Korea has four distinctive seasons. 봄 (spring), 여름 (spring), 가을 (fall) , and 겨울 (winter), and each…
없어요: Existence and Possession in Korean #2 Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Apr 19, 2017
Last week I introduced the Korean word “있어요” which is used to indicate that you have something or someone in Korean. Additionally, “있어요” is used to describe the existence or location of something or someone. In the second post of the series, we will explore this Korean word, “없어요”, which is the opposite meaning of…
있어요: Existence and Possession in Korean #1 Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Apr 12, 2017
Do you know how to indicate that you have something or someone in Korean? How about describing the existence or location of something or someone in Korean? In this post, we will explore the three different ways to use a Korean word, “있어요.” If you like to watch K-dramas or enjoy listening to K-pops, you…
All About Korean Kimchi Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Apr 5, 2017
When you think of Korean side dishes, what is the first one that comes to your mind? It is probably Kimchi made with Napa cabbage and red pepper powder. Kimchi is a traditional ethnic cuisine of Korea, and you will be surprised to know how many different kinds of Kimchi are available for you to…
Colors Are Everywhere! Posted by Kyung-Hwa on Mar 29, 2017
As the warmer air of spring rolls around and the pleasant spring sunlight tickles our faces, have you noticed a transition of colors around us? Trees have started to unfold their green leaves, and spring flowers have been released their vibrant white, pink, and purple petals around us. Do you know how to describe their…