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Many companies in Singapore are putting in a commendable effort to retain employees instead of letting them go despite a downturn in business during COVID-19 pandemic, and keep them productive by sending them for courses to upskill. Sejong would like to do our bit to help support these companies and industries affected by the COVID-19…

Please refer to the most recently dated post for the most accurate and up to date advisory issued by the school. [6 JUL]  SG SAFE REOPENING PLAN / PHASE 2   The Singapore government has announced the commencement of Phase 2 of Singapore’s safe reopening period, from 19 June 2020. Private schools will be allowed…

As one of the Four Asian Tigers, there is a myriad of reasons that may entice somebody to drop everything they have and move to South Korea. Seoul, in particular, is a crazy hubbub of lights, skyscrapers, cute cafes and temples – it’s a wild yet seamless blend of traditions and globalisation. Moving there as…

You hear nothing but the chirping of the birds as the mountain breeze caresses your skin, along with the calming sound of water trickling down the stream nearby. If this sounds like your dream vacation, this pleasant sight will be an everyday experience at a temple stay in South Korea.   Temple Stay The temple…

Traditionally, the only exported entertainment mediums that rode the Hallyu wave were simply Korean Pop (K-Pop) and Korean Dramas (K-Drama). However, in recent years, another form of an entertainment medium is seen to be on the rise: webtoons. With its meteor popularity, it’s not surprising to see webtoons becoming part of the glocalisation of Korean…

Having successfully conquered the world, K-Pop is a global phenomenon that has swept the world off its feet. Its production value, the rich colours, the sounds and synchronised dances were enough to give a new listener a sensory overload and yet, still come back for more. Whilst these attributes may have attracted a large international…

Going to a Korean Language School might have taught you what the word 방 (bang) means in Korean, but it probably didn’t prepare you for how prevalent the Korean word for ‘room’ is once you’re there.   While you experience the multi-story chaos of neon, chrome, and colour of a street, the word bang will…

It is always easy to find the best and most popular Korean dramas. Many of them get high ratings and are usually the talk of the town as they capture the hearts of their viewers. However, finding the less popular ones that are still worth watching is much easier said than done. These K-drama shows…

An excellent way to make use of your time spent on your Korean language course is to get to know more about Korea as a country. In particular, getting to know the country’s celebrities is a great way to pass time and entertain yourself, all the while applying everything you’ve learned.   With that said,…

If you’re looking to spice up your Korean language course studies, watching animated shows can be a great start! Whether it’s cartoons or anime, animated shows are perfect for keeping yourself entertained while learning more about the Korean language, as well as its people and the country’s culture.   Scroll down below to find 4…