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Want to know what’s going on with ajeossi?
Find out what it means and how to spot one!
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Want to know why ajumma are so different from younger women?
Find out the origin of the word and how to spot one here!
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Former Basketball players and rappers, and a superhero group, Korean male models come from all walks of life. Many of them are making moves into acting or fashion design as well, so they’re more than just a pretty face.
Here are the top 19 Korean male models and:
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Want to find out more about Korean tea?
This blog post covers all you need to know including:
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This post explains the word dongsaeng from a Korean perspective.
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I have a lot of experience being dongsaeng since I’m the youngest in my family.
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Not sure when to call someone unnie?
Find out its meaning and how to use it below!
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This post goes over the meaning of hyung from a Korean perspective.
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Not sure when to call someone oppa?
Find out what it means and when to use it.
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This post covers all you need to know about noona from a Korean perspective.
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This post covers the best Korean webtoons.
I’ve been reading them almost every day since they were first created.
I categorized the top Korean webtoons by platform.
Let’s check them out, spoiler free!
Glitz, glamour and sometimes tragedy, Korean female models are some of the most popular in Asia.
With appearances in Vogue and ad campaigns with famous brands like D&G, Louis Vuitton and Chanel, they’re making waves all over the place.
Here are the top 21 Korean female models from the past 25 years and:
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Want to know more about modeling in Korea?
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Are you working in Korea?
Then, you’re probably eligible for 4 major insurances (4대보험).
These are automatically deducted from your salary each month.
Let’s check out what they mean and how much they cost!
This post covers recent changes in gender conflict in Korea.
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This guide shows how to save hundreds of dollars shopping in South Korea.
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I grew up haggling in South Korea.
Here’s what I’ve learned.
Here are the 8 most popular Korean music apps.
You can use them to find new Korean music in genres like K-pop. They’re also great for learning Korean or practicing some new dance moves!
I’ll highlight the unique features of each app too.
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Today I want to about how different animals sound in Korean vs English.
I love comparing onomatopoeia (의성어) because they’re so funny in other languages.
This post also covers objects and people sounds that don’t exist in English.
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Nervous about meeting Koreans for business?
Not sure how to exchange business cards with them?
Korean business card etiquette is a somewhat sophisticated dance.
Here are the newest expressions guaranteed to impress your Korean friends.
Some of them are a little inside, so we made sure to explain them clearly.
I started with my favorites and the most common slang first.
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This is a complete guide to Korean gift culture.
I grew up in South Korea and have exchanged my share of gifts.
This guide covers what to give in each situation by age group and gender.
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This post covers the most common Korean job titles and their duties.
It will show you how to find out:
We also explain how long it takes to get promoted to each role.
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Need to know more about Korean companies?
This article gives you an inside look into what Koreans think about them.
Here are the top 30 Korean companies and their 2019 financial status.
This post shares the latest K-dramas based on Webtoons.
I’m obsessed with Webtoons and binge-watching Netflix, so this was fun to write.
I organized the K-dramas by year.
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This post covers all the new and trendy stock trading slang, mostly used by the MZ Generation.
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This post will give you a complete history and explanation of Hallyu (Korean Wave).
I grew up in Korea while Hallyu was taking off and researched info in Korean you might not know.
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Want to make Korean friends fast?
Here are 21 awesome drinking games Koreans play to get the night started.
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This post covers the best ways to shop online in Korea as an expat.
The apps and websites are categorized by which age group uses them.
Here are the 6 most popular ones and things to keep in mind while shopping online in Korea.
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This post covers popular apps and websites you can use in South Korea.
I use them to discover cute cafes, get deals on hotels and find discounts on Airpods in Korea. Once you’ve tried these apps, you won’t be able to live without them.
I’ve categorized them by travel, living, health and entertainment.
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This guide will show you exactly how to write an email in Korean.
It covers both formal and casual levels of speech with a handy template at the end.
I learned email etiquette at my first job like most Koreans.
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This post covers everything you need to know about Korean office fashion.
It’s categorized by gender and what to avoid.
Here’s the complete guide to dressing up for work in South Korea.
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Are you an expat in South Korea?
Then, you can get the same benefits as Korean citizens.
Korea has been offering coronavirus stimulus checks for since last year as cash wired to your bank account.
Let’s check out which stimulus check you can get in April, 2021!
This post covers everything you need to know about the MZ Generation.
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Crazy about instant noodles?
This guide will show you the most popular ones in Korea and how to make them taste better.
Here’s everything you need to know about Korean ramyun!
This post covers the best K-dramas on Netflix and other platforms.
I’ve had some free time to watch K-dramas during the pandemic and want to share my favorite ones.
They’re categorized by realistic and fantasy/sci-fi.
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This post covers the Suneung exam and why it’s so important to Koreans.
I go over the basics of the test, some interesting facts and things only Koreans know.
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This post previews all the can’t-miss K-dramas on Netflix coming out in 2021.
A lot of this info was found on Korean sites and includes:
Find your next favorite K-drama before it’s released.
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This post is all about the things Koreans are great at.
You’ll find out what they rank first for in:
Let’s see why South Korea truly is the Best Korea!
This post covers the coolest quotes and famous lines said on Netflix K-dramas.
We include all your favorites like:
Learn Korean with these useful expressions.
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This post covers the best Korean proverbs to inspire and motivate you.
The sayings are organized by theme.
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This post explains the many ways Koreans use “bap” in conversation.
I go over the most common expressions and their literal and actual meanings.
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This post covers the Korean trot trend and what it means.
I go over the history and why it’s popular again all of a sudden.
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Here are the snacks that Koreans are addicted to.
They’re the ones I grew up eating and crave whenever I’m overseas.
These are the best classic, sweet & salty, ”healthy” and trendy Korean snacks.
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This post covers everything you want to know about K-pop stars and military enlistment in Korea.
I did some research in Korean about upcoming military service for idols.
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This post covers everything about duty-free shopping in Korea.
It has tips on:
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Want to know the latest Korean expressions?
The Korean language evolves at a lightning pace. Staying current can make life a lot more fun as an expat or a Korean language learner.
Here are the most frequently used expressions in Korean.
I used Kakao emoticons to better illustrate the emotions behind these expressions.
