9 Surprising Things about the Meaning of Jeong (정) in Korean

Understanding Jeong (정) and How to Build it

To understand jeong is to better understand Korea.

This post explains this unique and sometimes vague meanings of this concept using examples.

So if you want to:

  • understand what jeong means
  • know when it comes in handy
  • find out how to build jeong
  • learn some useful phrases

Then we’ve got you covered.

Jeong is one of my favorite parts of Korean culture.

Let’s get started!

Understanding Jeong (정) and How to Build it

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How to Get Severance Pay in Korea as a Foreigner (2024)

How to Get Severance Pay in South Korea as an Expat

This step-by-step guide shows you how to get severance pay (퇴직금) in South Korea as an expat.

You’ll learn how to speed up the process as well as:

  • What to do if your employer doesn’t want to pay
  • Where to file a claim
  • What information you need to present

Let’s dive right it in!

How to Get Severance Pay in South Korea as an Expat

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How to Quit your Job in Korea with a Letter of Resignation (2024)

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This step-by-step guide shows you how to quit your job in South Korea as an expat. It also has tips on writing a letter of resignation and an example of a letter of release in Korean and English.

You’ll learn how to resign legally as well as:

  • How much notice to give
  • What’s expected of you
  • Where to get help if you need it
  • How to avoid getting penalized
  • And more!

Let’s dive right it in!

Quitting your Job Right in South Korea

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Why Gibun (기분) Matters in Korea

Why Gibun (기분) Matters in Korea

Why Gibun (기분) Matters in Korea

Want to know how the Korean concept of gibun is different from mood in English?

We’ve got you covered!

It includes:

  • what it means
  • how to read it
  • how to improve it
  • and more!

Gibun is a less talked about part of Korean culture that’s just as important as the others.

Let’s dive right in!

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