This post explains the Japanese and Korean concept of shoukakkou/sohwakhaeng.
It includes:
- what they mean
- how they differ
- examples
- and more!
Sohwakhaeng is something that you can use every day to make life a little sweeter.
Let’s get started!
This post explains the Japanese and Korean concept of shoukakkou/sohwakhaeng.
It includes:
Sohwakhaeng is something that you can use every day to make life a little sweeter.
Let’s get started!
This post will walk you through the Korean bank account application process step-by-step.
It covers:
I’ve had Korean bank accounts since 2006 for both personal and business use.
Let’s dive right in!
Ever wonder about those small dishes Koreans eat?
This blog post covers all you need to know about banchan including:
Banchan make any meal a joy.
Let’s check them out!
This post covers the deeper meaning of noonchi (nunchi) in English.
It includes:
I’ve had a fascination with noonchi for a few decades and learned from the best.
Let’s get started!
Want to get rid of that salad bag that’s been sitting in your fridge?
This post covers everything about ssam (Korean lettuce wrap) including:
Ssam is a tasty way to get your veggies.
Let’s dive right in!
Not sure why you keep getting free stuff at Korean restaurants?
This post is all about the wonderful concept of subeesu.
It includes:
Subeesu blew my mind when I first found out about it.
Let’s get started!
Want to save money while living in Korea?
This guide walks you through the MVNO (알뜰폰) registration process. It can save you hundreds of dollars a year on your phone plan.
We’ll go over how it works, why you should switch and where to find a plan.
I registered for 알뜰폰 and it’s working out great.
Let’s check it out!
Want to learn Korean between scrolling through Instagram or Reddit?
There are hundreds of apps that will teach you from the comfort of your smartphone. You can even learn Korean from a passive-aggressive cartoon owl. What an age we live in.
The problem is, which one’s right for you? Too many Korean language apps, so little time.
Learning Korean with apps is like going on a treasure hunt with pieces of a map. Each one tells you something, but won’t get you all the way.
I’m here to help put them together!
This step-by-step guide shows you how to ace your job interview at a Korean company. It includes frequently used questions and answers along with a template for the dreaded self-introduction.
We’ll also cover:
I worked as an overseas recruiter in South Korea for five years. Here’s what I learned.
You may have noticed we’re pretty big on Pimsleur here.
The main reason being it works.
Pimsleur is especially effective for East Asian languages like Korean and Japanese, which are tough for English speakers.
Learning a second language is a lifetime endeavor. There’s no magic bullet.
Pimsleur is a specialized tool that helps jump start your journey and saves you months of frustration.
Here’s a personal review of the Pimsleur app.