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The Hangul Vowel Philosophy: The Secret Meaning of Cheonjiin

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

If you’re asking “what is the fastest way to learn Korean?” the answer might surprise you. Watching countless videos of

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

As an online Korean teacher, I’ve taught over 250 students from around the world in 1:1 Korean lessons. Many students