Korean idioms: Do you want to eat rice with beans?
‘Do you want to eat rice with beans?’ This might sound like a perfectly ordinary question. Even thoughtful. Maybe the
Read More‘Do you want to eat rice with beans?’ This might sound like a perfectly ordinary question. Even thoughtful. Maybe the
Read MoreThis expression comes from the days when noodles were commonly served at weddings. So if someone asks, ‘When are you
Read MoreWhat does the Korean idiom ‘to lack even broth‘ mean? ‘I helped him get his business off the ground. But
Read MoreHere’s an unusual and fabulous song for anyone looking to broaden their musical horizons! The band Lee-nal-chi (이날치) take a modern approach to perform traditional Korean Pansori.
Read MoreOn hangul day read all about hangul: the Hangul Museum, Hangul calligraphy, hangul typography, and King Sejong in film and drama.
Read MoreI like this brilliantly honest Korean idiom about envy which accepts a rather unbecoming part about human nature
Read MoreI thought I’d share this curious story that I found in a book of Korean traditional stories for language learners. Many of the stories highlight Shamanic beliefs or Confucian values. This quirky tale is based on Confucianism.
Read MoreMayor Park Won Soon had a stellar CV. He had been Mayor of Seoul since 2011 getting reelected twice. But his public funeral was controversial.
Read MoreRecently, we were invited to the opening of a new business. So the question was would there be a traditional Gosa ceremony?
Read Morethere are LOTS of products on the market designed to simulate the positive health benefits of the heat from a sauna!
Read MoreAlthough mask-wearing isn’t new here, I’d never seen absolutely EVERYONE wearing one – until this year.
Read MoreIt’s sometimes possible to tell the class of a character in a Korean historical drama just by looking at their name.
Read MoreHaemin Sunim is probably the most internationally famous Korean monk at the moment. (He’s got over a million followers on Twitter!) But there are several other monks who are popular in Korea and internationally.
Read MoreIn April 2020 more than 100 applicants for jobs in the public sector took the exam outside at a football stadium in Ansan (just outside Seoul) so they could keep a safe distance apart!
Read MoreKorean-American Yang Joon Il appeared on a JTBC show which introduces one-hit wonders from the past. He was living in the USA when the show found him and he came back to Korea to sing his song Rebecca which he first performed 30 years ago.
Read MoreI do love a good proverb. My favourite Korean one so far is 방귀 뀌는 사람이 화를 내다. Which of
Read MoreFrom the top dramas to a controversial moustache, here’s a look back over 2019! JANUARY It’s cold. Let’s watch TV!
Read MoreDespite all the technology available for online journaling, paper diaries are more popular than ever. And writing diary pages by
Read MoreA list of posts on culture and events in the 4 seasons in Korea. For posts on culture and drama
Read MoreAutumn in Korea means changing leaves, Thanksgiving, and Kimchi-making. Here are some ideas about what to do and where to go during autumn in Korea!
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