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If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing Korea covered in beautiful shades of red, orange and gold, autumn might just be your favourite season! From crisp mountain air and picture-perfect walking trails to lively festivals filled with local food and culture, autumn is one of the loveliest times to explore Korea. And if you’re visiting from…

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If you’re from Singapore, you probably know the Mid-Autumn Festival pretty well. Mooncakes, colourful lanterns, family gatherings and admiring the full moon. These are all familiar sights around this time of year. But did you know that Korea has its own major celebration around the same time?   It’s called Chuseok (추석), and it’s one…

If you’ve ever watched a K-drama or started learning Korean, you’ve probably heard words like 언니 (unni), 오빠 (oppa), 형 (hyeong), and ​누나 (nuna). But have you ever wondered why Koreans don’t simply call everyone by their name? In Korean, the way you address someone often depends on your relationship with them. Age, gender, familiarity,…

Imagine this: you’ve just met a Korean friend, and instead of asking, “How are you?”, they smile and ask, “밥 먹었어요?” (Bap meogeosseoyo? – Have you eaten?). If you’re visiting Korea for the first time, you might instinctively look around for a restaurant or wonder if you’re being invited to lunch. Surprisingly, most of the…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, bringing fans together across the globe. Just like we gather at local hawker centers or pubs in Singapore, football matches are a massive social event in South Korea. For Koreans, watching a big game is less about the technicalities of the sport and more about the communal experience…

In Singapore, asking for one’s age in a casual conversation might be unusual, but in Korea, it is often a staple icebreaker question. Age has always played a major role in Korean society due to dominant Confucian principles that emphasize respect for elders and hierarchy within relationships. Age usually determines how people speak to one…

Aside from K-Pop, shopping, and good food, South Korea has much to offer to tourists who are willing to venture beyond the usual itinerary. Festivals, for example, are a great way to experience the country’s culture and traditions. From coastal fireworks displays to lantern-lit rivers and cherry blossoms, these events may just be the highlight…

In recent years, Korean cinema has struggled to retain large audiences after the pandemic and the rise of streaming platforms. Breaking the drought, The King’s Warden became the first domestic film in roughly two years to exceed the 10 million viewer mark. So what is it about this movie that moved the Korean audience to…

Here’s a continuation of some of the must-know Konglish terms! Remember, Konglish might sound like English terms, but its meaning in the Korean context can be entirely different. Therefore, all Korean language learners should familiarize themselves with these words for smoother communication (and sound more like native speakers)!   1. “오바” (o-ba) A Korean pronunciation…