This post will show you how Korea looked during different time periods.
The photographs are categorized by Joseon Dynasty, Japanese occupation and Korean War.
This post will show you how Korea looked during different time periods.
The photographs are categorized by Joseon Dynasty, Japanese occupation and Korean War.
This post explains the many ways Koreans use “bap” in conversation.
I go over the most common expressions and their literal and actual meanings.
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.
Answering the phone in Korean can be intimidating.
There are a few rules about phone etiquette that you should know.
Like with most business-related things in Korea, answering the phone requires a certain amount of protocol.
There are thousands of translation companies in the world.
Like going to a restaurant with a 10 page menu, they do everything, but nothing great.
That’s because they don’t specialize in one language pair and outsource to the lowest bidder. This makes sense given their high fixed costs, including office space, employees, advertising, etc.
Translators are an afterthought to most.
Even though every product you encounter has required translation in some form before it reaches you.
Fortunately, there are translators who provide vital info on the industry.
Need good translation fast?
Here’s actionable info on how to get the best translation service.
Want to learn more about Korea?
Check out these interesting facts!
Want to know the differences between North and South Korean languages?
Koreans used to speak a common tongue, but decades of separation have led to some interesting variations.
Find out how and why the Korean language is changing.
Translation is an after-thought for most businesses.
To be fair, it’s not easy to find a good translation company.
Here are some amusing and tragic examples of when it goes wrong.