K-Culture
the Impact of K-pop on Korean Society
When you think of South Korea today, what comes to mind might well be the catchy tunes and mesmerizing performances of K-pop stars, the transformative cultural paradigms they've…
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The Influence of Buddhism on Korean Tea Culture
Korea's tea culture has not been deeply established in modern Korean culture. Rather, modern Korea is in love with coffee.
K-Culture
South Korea's Unique Coffee Trends
South Korea's coffee culture has exploded over recent years, creating a unique blend of flavors, trends, and experiences for coffee lovers.
K-Culture
Decoding Oppa: 3 different meaning of the lovely Korean word
Often a term of affection used in popular Korean television shows, "oppa" is a term that intrigued many people, given its frequent mention in Korean pop culture.
K-Culture
Korean Hanbok: A Complete Guide to Everything You Need to Know!
Hanbok is Korean traditional clothing. It is often worn on special occasions such as weddings, Seollal (Korean New Year), and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving).
Lifestyle
How to Celebrate Korean Parents' Day in Style
Korean Parents' Day is on May 8 every year, of course in South Korea, not in North. It reminds you, the Mother's Day. That's right, it's the same date.
K-Culture
Little-known Korean Chopsticks: Jeotgarak
This article is all about Korean chopsticks, specifically the metal Jeotgarak variety. It covers the basics of how to use them, some etiquette tips, and common Korean dishes that are eaten with chopsticks. So if you're interested in learning more about Korean chopsticks, read on!
K-Culture
The Meaning of Popular Korean Hand Gestures
Do you know what hand gesture means what in Korea? In Korea, there are a variety of hand sign that have unique meanings. Here's a list of hand motions you might see while watching K-pop, Korea dramas and movies. From BTS finger heart, to V sign, find out what they mean here! Learn all about them in this post!
Lifestyle
Latest Korean New Words and Buzzwords about Food and Eating
We'll go through some of the most popular Korean neologisms, slang, and buzzwords that you've heard in K-dramas, K-pop stars' live broadcasts, Korean TV shows, and Korean movies…
K-Culture
The Korean War, Key Points You Need to Know
The Korean War was a devastating war between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953. Get a concise understanding of the key points you need to know about the Korean War with this easy history guide. This article provides simple but but in-depth answers to six key questions about the Korean War.
Festivals
Nakhwa Nori: A Traditional Korean Fireworks Festival
I'd like to introduce you to Nakhwanori, a fantastic Korean traditional fireworks display, which you should see while in South Korea during the spring and fall.
K-Food
Soju 101: Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Soju
All you need is Soju, some friends and good times are sure to follow. But what is Soju? How do you drink it? And where does it come from?