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In Korea, May 15 is “Teachers’ Day.” But why is May 15 chosen as Teachers’ Day? It’s because that day is the birthday of a very respected person in Korea. That person is King Sejong the Great. As many people learning Korean already know, King Sejong made Hangul, the Korean alphabet. But his amazing story doesn’t end there. King Sejong also did great things in many areas like politics, economy, soc...

In Korea, there is a saying: “Food is the best medicine.” Have you heard of it before? This means that food can help keep you healthy, just like medicine does. So, when Korean people are sick, there are certain foods they often eat. That’s because these foods can help the body recover. And depending on the symptoms, the best foods to eat can be a little different. Today, I’ll tell you what foods K...

In Korea, there is a holiday in May called "Buddha’s Birthday." Some traditions have been passed down for a long time, but these days, Buddhism is also seen as a trendy culture. So you can see fun lanterns and performances too. Today, let’s talk about the customs related to Buddhist culture in Korea and some Korean words that started in Buddhism and are still used often today! 📌 ⁠www.youtube.com/...

Who gave you your name? What does it mean? Korean names hold more meaning and information than you might think. Today, let's talk about how Korean people choose names, the history and traditions behind them, and the unique feeling or impression that each name carries! 📌 ⁠www.youtube.com/@케이진kjin⁠ 📌 If you join the YouTube membership, you can enjoy the extended podcast content. Plus, you can d...

Sometimes when you're speaking, you come across short and simple expressions—but you have no idea what they mean. These are called idiomatic expressions. And in Korean, there are many of them!
Today, I’m going to teach you a few fun idioms that are related to food.
I’ll explain why people started using these expressions, when it's good to use them, and even share the historical background behind t...

Everyone, I came down with a bad cold and body aches this week. Although I’m feeling much better now, I wasn’t able to record this week’s podcast. Instead, my son will be reading a book for you with his adorable voice. I’m truly sorry. I’ll take better care of my health moving forward and work hard to create even better content. Please have a restful weekend, and I’ll be back next week with a refr...

There’s a K-drama that’s been getting a lot of attention lately. It’s "When Life Gives You Tangerines". It was very Korean, very human, and very warm. I feel like it’s been a long time since I’ve seen a drama like this. But at the same time, I started to wonder— did people from other countries feel the same warmth that I felt? So today, I’d like to talk about what "When Life Gives You Tangerines"...

In Korea, many people get married when spring comes. Especially in spring, a lot of weddings happen in May, and in fall, many weddings happen in October. That’s because the weather is the best during these times. So today, I want to talk about how Korean people decide to get married and how they prepare for the wedding. I will also talk about the conflicts they experience during the preparation pr...

There are many idiomatic expressions in Korean. In particular, a lot of them use body parts. Expressions like ‘입이 짧다’ ‘입이 무겁다’ ‘콧대가 높다’, or ‘귀가 얇다’ are not too difficult, but if you're not a native speaker, they can be hard to fully understand. So today, let’s talk about the real meanings and feelings behind these expressions, along with some example sentences! 🤗👍 📌 ⁠www.youtu...

In Korea, there are customs that people follow when moving to a new home. Even if they don’t really believe in superstitions, they often do these things out of habit because they’ve seen and heard them many times. Each house or person might do things a little differently. Today, I’m going to introduce five of the most common and well-known things people do when moving in Korea.🤩 These are very Ko...

Koreans have a few phrases they use out of habit. Among Koreans, these phrases cause no confusion at all, but for foreigners, they might be a bit tricky to understand.😱 Just hearing the words alone could easily lead to misunderstandings.🤔 So today, I’m going to introduce some formal expressions that Koreans often use!👍😄 📌 ⁠www.youtube.com/@케이진kjin⁠ 📌 If you join the YouTube membership, yo...

Amazingly, Korea celebrates the New Year in March too!🤩 March is the month when everything begins for Koreans. When the New Year comes, Koreans make many resolutions. Let’s talk about what resolutions Koreans make in March, their last New Year!😄 📌 ⁠www.youtube.com/@케이진kjin⁠ 📌 If you join the YouTube membership, you can enjoy the extended podcast content. Plus, you can download the Korean sc...

Korea is a comfortable and stable country, but nevertheless, it has various social issues. Today, I will introduce some words that have originated from these social problems in Korea. Understanding social phenomena and learning these words will help you use them accurately and remember them for a long time!👍 📌 ⁠www.youtube.com/@케이진kjin⁠ 📌 If you join the YouTube membership, you can enjoy the...

Have you ever been to Jeju Island? Koreans also love Jeju very much.
Jeju has a nickname, "Samdado," which means "an island with three abundant things." What could they be?
Let's explore them together through Jeju's history and unique features!🤗 📌 ⁠www.youtube.com/@케이진kjin⁠ 📌 If you join the YouTube membership, you can enjoy the extended podcast content. Plus, you can download the Korean scr...

When I teach a class, I sometimes come across words that are difficult to explain. As I thought about it, I realized that these words seem to exist only in Korea. That’s because they reflect Korean culture and emotions. Today, we’ll look at four representative words that exist ONLY in Korean and learn how to use them with example sentences!👍 📌 ⁠www.youtube.com/@케이진kjin⁠ 📌 If you join the You...

Korea has two big holidays: Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving). But there are two special traditions that only happen on Seollal. People eat tteokguk (rice cake soup) and perform sebae (a deep bow to elders). After sebae, elders give sebaetdon (New Year’s money) to younger family members. But why do people do this on Seollal? Let’s talk about the reasons and meanings behind...

Korean students are busier during vacation than you might think. They sometimes have fun experiences traveling with their parents, but they also learn and enjoy many things by going to different academies. Today, let’s talk about how Korean students spend their vacations and the academy culture!  📌 ⁠www.youtube.com/@케이진kjin⁠ 📌 If you join the YouTube membership, you can enjoy the extended pod...

Improve Your Korean 019 한국인의 겨울 필수템! Korean Winter Must-Haves! Hot Packs, Long Padding & More Korea is much colder in winter than you might think.❄️ That's why Korean people are very interested in winter products to stay warm. Today, I will introduce some winter items that Koreans use and love a lot!🤗 📌 www.youtube.com/@케이진kjin 📌 If you join the YouTube membership, you can enjoy...

When the New Year starts, many people check their fortune for the year. They feel excited and worried about what might happen this year. How about you? Of course, not everyone gets their fortune told, but I think this is also part of Korean culture. So today, I want to introduce Korean shamanism, Shinjeom (spiritual fortune-telling) and Saju (Four Pillars of Destiny). What kind of shamanism exists...

It is said that our brain perceives and believes what we say as reality. I have selected 100 Korean sentences of positive affirmations that you can say to yourself. In 2025, I hope your Korean language skills improve and that you achieve everything you aim for. Wishing you all a Happy New Year! 🎉 📌  Join the Membership and enjoy the benefits! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjLys1wWLJLyCJy7n...

In Korea, at the end and beginning of the year, companies often hold company dinners. It’s a time to share meals and drinks with colleagues. Korean company dinners are also considered an extension of work. And, of course, no company dinner is complete without a toast. Today, we’ll explore the meaning of company dinners and introduce some fun toast ideas! 📌  Join the Membership and enjoy the benef...

In Korea, at the end and beginning of the year, companies often hold company dinners. It’s a time to share meals and drinks with colleagues. Korean company dinners are also considered an extension of work. And, of course, no company dinner is complete without a toast. Today, we’ll explore the meaning of company dinners and introduce some fun toast ideas! 📌 Join the Membership and enjoy the benefi...

Korea's protest culture feels more like a festival. People sing and even dance together. This time, lightsticks made an appearance at the protests. Lightsticks from various idol groups filled the protest sites. No matter whose fan you are, right now, everyone shares the same heart. Today, let's talk about the unique characteristics and evolution of Korea's protest culture! 📌 Join the Membership a...

Martial law—many of you must have been just as shocked, right? That night, I couldn’t sleep a wink.😱 The way Koreans were so deeply shocked and actively responded has drawn amazement from international media. And there’s a good reason for that. 📌 Join the Membership and enjoy the benefits! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjLys1wWLJLyCJy7n6tRuGA/join ☕ Please note that a PDF file is not avai...

Improve Your Korean 013 한국 왕의 일상은 어땠을까  The Busy Life of a Korean King: Study and Duty  This week, I caught a cold, so my voice isn’t in the best shape. Instead, a special guest will be reading a storybook for me called "A Day in the Life of a Korean King." He may not be a perfect podcaster, but he gave it his all, so I hope you enjoy it! I’ll be back next week with fun content and a mu...