Korean Culture - Podo Korean

What is Makgeolli?: A Guide to Korea’s Traditional Rice Wine

If you’ve explored Korean food, you’ve likely seen the milky, cloudy drink served in rustic bowls. This is “막걸리” (Makgeolli), […]

Recently, I attended a friend’s wedding, but it was quite different from what I’m used to. It was a traditional

My name is ‘박정우’ (Jeongwoo Park). Since Koreans place their last name first, my surname is ‘박’ (Park). Most Korean

A common question students ask me in autumn is, “What is Kimjang?” In 2013, Korea’s Kimjang culture (김장 문화) was

“한국민속촌” (The Korean Folk Village) is one of Korea’s most iconic tourist destinations, offering visitors a chance to experience the

When discussing moving with students in my Korean class, I noticed many differences between Korea and other countries. The unique

When you type in Korean on your smartphone, what kind of keyboard do you use? Are you using the familiar

Recently, a new trend has taken over parks and trails across South Korea. As more people seek ways to reconnect

Learning how to play Yutnori (윷놀이) is one of the best ways to experience traditional Korean culture. As one of

During conversations with my students, I’ve noticed that the way residential buildings are described in Korea differs somewhat from English-speaking