Richard

Richard is a writer for Lingua Asia who has lived in South Korea for more than 10 years. While growing up, he won numerous writing awards and developed a passion for it. He has a B.A. from U.C. Irvine in Criminology, Law and Society. Richard has worked as an actor, interviewer, marketer and ESL teacher in Korea. He is fluent in Korean and is an amateur tour guide. Richard started a translation business in 2013 that he operates with his partner, Minjung. His areas of expertise are Korean language and culture, jobs for expats, Koreatowns in the USA, food, and doing business in Korea.

9 Hidden Meanings of Noonchi (Nunchi) in Korean Culture

This post covers the deeper meaning of noonchi (nunchi) in English.

It includes:

examples
when it comes in handy
how to develop noonchi

I’ve had a fascination with noonchi for a few decades and learned from the best.

The Wonderful World of Nunchi (Noonchi) and How to Use It

Korean Ssam (쌈) and the Art of Eating Healthy Food

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:

Different types of ssam
How to eat them
Which foods go well with them
Where to find them

Ssam is a tasty way to get your veggies.

What’s the Deal with Subeesu (서비스) in Korea?

Not sure why you keep getting free stuff at Korean restaurants?

This post is all about the wonderful concept of subeesu.

It includes:

how to get it
what to do after

Subeesu blew my mind when I first found out about it.

What's the Deal with Subeesu (서비스) in Korea

The Easy Way to Save Money in Korea with an MVNO (알뜰폰) Plan

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.

10 Best Korean Language Apps: Free and Paid Ones

There are hundreds of apps that teach you Korean from the comfort of your phone.

The problem is, which one’s right for you?

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!

Lingua Asia_Korean Language Apps That Actually Work The Best Free and Paid Ones

How to Pass your Korean Job Interview: Common Questions and Answers

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 self-introduction template.

We’ll cover: