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'Winter Sonata,' the beginning of Hallyu
Find the answer at the bottom of the page. You may have discovered Korean dramas through Netflix. But well before the advent of streaming platforms, they were the main driver of Hallyu, or the Korean Wave, across Asia. And many say the phenomenon of the global popularity of Korean drama, music and p
March 8, 2023 - 13:08:49
Beloved alcohol
Find the answer at the bottom of the page. In South Korea, soju has long been loved for its accessibility and versatility. A bottle costs just under $1.50 and it pairs well with a wide variety of foods or other drinks. Think of the boilermaker known as "somaek," or any of the other variations. This
March 1, 2023 - 15:32:21
BTS Jin's new role
Find the answer at the bottom of the page. Jin, a member of the popular South Korean boy band BTS, is currently serving in the Korean Armed Forces as a part of his mandatory military service. All able-bodied South Korean men are required to complete a period of military service, which lasts 18-22 mo
Feb. 22, 2023 - 09:21:31
Subway-accessible hikes in Korea
Find the answer at the bottom of the page. South Korea’s territory is 70 percent hills and mountains, hence the passion for hiking shared by so many Koreans. In Seoul, an ultramodern metropolis of 9.7 million, there are 14 mountains with a height of over 300 meters. Many of their hiking trails can b
Feb. 15, 2023 - 11:08:30
The most studied foreign language in Suneung
Find the answer at the bottom of the page. Since 2001, students can sit for a foreign language exam, one of five subjects of Suneung, Korea’s annual college entrance examination. Other subjects include Language Arts (Korean), Mathematics, English and Inquiry (social studies and science). Although n
Feb. 8, 2023 - 15:29:05
Some 'bread' isn't as tasty as it sounds
Find the answer at the bottom of the page. Birthdays are a joyous occasion, but some Koreans have an unusual way of celebrating them with saengil-bbang. Saengil-bbang is a combination of the word meaning birthday in Korean -- "saengil" -- and the word “bbang,” which usually means bread or cake. "Bba
Feb. 1, 2023 - 11:40:28
Places in Korean proverbs
Find the answer at the bottom of the page. Some Korean proverbs are associated with specific places. In “Even the view of Geumgangsan can be enjoyed after eating,” which Koreans would be heard saying in just seven syllables -- Geum-gang-san-do shik-hoo-kyung -- the mountain is used as a symbol of a
Jan. 25, 2023 - 11:45:30
Only for the pregnant
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. Find the answer at the bottom of the page. Upon entering certain Seoul subway cars, there are single seats at the end of a row, colored in pink. These pink seats mark priority sitting exclusive
Jan. 18, 2023 - 13:13:57
Big hands, wide feet, thin ears
Q. Which of the following idiomatic expressions in Korean is matched with the wrong meaning? a. Have big hands: To be open-handed, or generous in giving or spending. b. Have wide feet: To have a wide circle of acquaintances. c. Have thin ears: To be easily swayed by what others say. d: Have heavy hi
Jan. 11, 2023 - 09:31:18
Rice cake soup’s ‘magical’ effect
Find the answer at the bottom of the page. According to Korean tradition, eating a bowl of tteokguk, or rice cake soup, on New Year’s Day is supposed to make the person one year older. This stems from the Korean custom of counting ages, in which a person gets one year older on Jan. 1 of each year, n
Jan. 1, 2023 - 10:33:40
Koreans' favorite winter snack
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. -- Ed. Find the answer at the bottom of the page. In Korea, some street snacks are strongly associated with a particular season. The most iconic seasonal delicacy sold at street stalls around t
Dec. 28, 2022 - 14:08:44
Color of Korean soccer
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. -- Ed. Find the answer at the bottom of the page. Many Koreans avoid writing their name in red as it traditionally signifies death, and in the political arena the color red has long been linked
Dec. 21, 2022 - 09:48:23
Is it really ‘cool’?
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. Find the answer at the bottom of the page. In America, the word "bad" is sometimes used colloquially to actually mean that something is very good. In Korea, a comparable word would be “si-won-h
Dec. 14, 2022 - 10:40:49
'No one man should have all that power'
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. Find the answer at the bottom of the page. “Gapjil” refers to an entity in a position of power abusing that power to bully, take advantage of, or basically make life miserable in an unjustifiab
Dec. 7, 2022 - 10:28:56
South Korea's moment of glory in World Cup
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on language, culture, history or anything K-related. -- Ed. Find the answer at the bottom of the page. For many South Koreans, the 2002 World Cup was unforgettable. It was the first and only tournament Korea hosted, along with co-host Japan, and it w
Nov. 30, 2022 - 14:03:58
