Tag Archives: Korean

Korean for Business: Master Korean and Impress Everyone at the Workplace

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Trading favors. Making backroom deals. Evading taxes. These are a few things that can get you ahead in business. Oh, wait, we were supposed to talk about legal strategies, right.  Then there’s no doubt. If you want to succeed in the professional world while making sure you won’t end up in a cell, the best(…)


The 6 K-Pop Idols to Learn Korean and Sing Your Way to Fluency

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Thanks to Korea’s vibrant and unique culture, learning Korean is incredibly entertaining as it is. Whether you go for old-school methods or you love reading lists of surprising facts about Korean while listening to K-Pop idols, learning a language is always a meaningful, enriching experience. No matter which method you’re following, there is only one sure way(…)


What to Watch After Parasite? 8 Mind-Bending Korean Movies on Netflix

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By now, everyone has heard about Parasite, the Bong-Joon-ho-directed film that took home the Best Foreign Language Film AND the Best Film Awards at the 2020 Oscars. But the world of Korean movies is much bigger than you might think. In fact, Korea has a long cinematic tradition of creating inventive and sometimes disrupting films,(…)


4 of the Most Terrifying Must-See Korean Horror Movies

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Korean horror movies are some of the weirdest and goriest mash of paranormal events, family relationships, and amputations you will ever see. That being said, there are some definite gems mixed in with the strange. We’ve compiled a list of 4 amazing Korean horror movies for you to sink your teeth into (from the safety(…)


8 Things to Know Before You Move to South Korea

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Have you been playing around with the idea of moving to South Korea? This nation is a great place to dive into a brand new culture and way of life, and also offers many opportunities for travelers looking for a place to settle a little more long term. Moving someplace completely new is never a(…)


Korea’s Best Parties: 3 Not-to-be-Missed Festivals and Events

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What do you know about Korea? Sure maybe you’ve heard of kimchi, but would you know much more? A land filled with pretty interesting culture and rich history, it also has some amazing festivals to take part in. Whether you speak tons of Korean, or your Korean level is pretty mediocre, you’ll get more out of parties(…)


South Korea – More to See Than the DMZ: 3 Tourist Hotspots

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Travelers looking for the iconic history and the gracefulness of Asia might not immediately think of South Korea. Westerners tend to envision the bloody war that our fathers and grandfathers fought in, and endless miles of barbed wire fences, land mines, and soldiers in a perpetual military standoff, rather than ancient temples, beautiful parks, modern(…)


9 Useful Phrases for your Trip to South Korea!

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So many people head to South Korea these days for business and pleasure that learning a few Korean phrases can come in handy more often than you may think. The peninsula is beautiful, kinetic and jam-packed with some of the most interesting cultural attractions and adventurous outdoor activities in Asia. Hikers will find South Korea(…)


9 Things to Pack for Your Trip to Korea

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Visiting a friend in Korea can be one of the most interesting cultural experiences you’ll ever have. Korea is a country where beautiful traditional Buddhist temples cohabitate with skyscrapers on every corner. A country where there’s a little something for almost everyone, it’s a great destination to choose for a week away or maybe even(…)


5 Reasons Why You Should Spend a Year in Korea

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Living abroad can be a fantastically positive experience full of eye-opening adventures and experiences that will last a lifetime… if you choose the right place. Choosing the right country isn’t easy and there are a lot of factors to consider.  Will I survive the culture shock? Will I be able to communicate with the locals?(…)