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Gayageum vs Geomungo: The Difference Between Korean Traditional String Instruments

When exploring Korean traditional string instruments, two names always rise to the top: the “가야금” (Gayageum) and the “거문고” (Geomungo). […]

How do you say “vegetable” in Korean? If you’re learning the language, you’ve probably encountered two words: “채소” (Chaeso) and

Did you know that in Korea, women keep their last names even after they get married? This is a key

I live in Sejong City, where there are many beautiful libraries. A few days ago, I visited a small library

For those of you learning Korean, do you know what October 9th represents in Korea? It’s Hangul Day (한글날)! This

Every fall, in Sejong City where I live, the Sejong Festival is held to celebrate the great achievements of King

As a Korean language teacher, I often notice specific common Korean pronunciation mistakes when watching TV. Some mistakes may go

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

Every October, the skies above ‘여의도 한강공원’ (Yeouido Hangang Park) in Seoul light up with a spectacular display of fireworks