Korean Snacks : When Seafood Flavor Meets the World
Korean snacks can be surprisingly different from what many foreigners are used to. Of course, Korea has plenty of classic sweet and salty …
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The Korean Air Force Testicle Inspection
The Bizarre Military Exam That Was Actually Real If you ever hear an older Korean man tell you that, when he joined the Air Force, he had …
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What's Your Korean Food Personality?
🥘 What's Your Korean Food Personality? Take this 6-question quiz to discover your culinary archetype an…
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5 Korean Idioms That Even Koreans May Find Unfamiliar
Korean has many colorful idioms that sound strange or even hilarious when translated literally. Some are so old-fashioned that even native…
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Smoking Culture in South Korea
South Korea’s smoking culture has changed dramatically over the past few decades. In the early 2000s and before, smoking was much more soc…
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Why Do Koreans Still Eat on the Floor?
One thing that may seem a little unusual to foreigners in Korea is the way Koreans sit and eat on the floor. Of course, most Korean homes …
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Why the Olympics and Asian Games Matter So Much in South Korea
For many South Koreans, the Olympics and the Asian Games are about much more than sports. Of course, people watch these competitions becau…
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Want to Discover Korean Movies?
If you are new to Korean cinema and don't know where to start, there is actually a very simple way to find great movies: follow the ac…
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A Reflection on Fashion and Perception in Korea
Fashion in Korea has a distinctive character. While individual tastes can vary greatly, Korean fashion often feels somewhat standardized a…
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Why Some Koreans Use English Names Abroad
You may sometimes meet a Korean person who introduces themselves using an English name such as “Jason,” “Emily,” or “Daniel.” However, in …
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Korea Uses the Metric System
One of the first things you may notice when traveling to or living in Korea is that measurements can look very different from what you'…
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Religion in South Korea
When people think about religion in Asia, they often assume that Buddhism must be the dominant religion in South Korea. This is understand…
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Why Are Korean Gamers So Good?
South Korea is widely recognized as one of the most competitive gaming cultures in the world. From PC bangs filled with players to profess…
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5 Funny Korean Proverbs
Every culture has its own colorful sayings, but Korean proverbs are especially memorable because they often involve animals, food, and eve…
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Why Are Many Koreans Slim?
Visitors to South Korea often notice that many people appear slimmer than those in many Western countries. While genetics, physical activ…
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