Culture
Essential Etiquette Guide Understanding Hoesik in Modern Korea Ever heard the phrase “Let’s grab some soju next time?” In Korea, this isn’t just a casual invitation—it’s often the gateway to building professional relationships! While the intensity has mellowed since the ’90s, “hoesik” (work dining after hours) remains a unique cultural phenomenon where colleagues bond over … Read more
T1 and KT Rolster The world’s biggest esports stage is set. Two Korean titans will clash. The Summoner’s Cup awaits its rightful owner. This isn’t just another tournament—it’s history in the making. 대한민국 e스포츠의 자존심을 건 대결이 펼쳐집니다. “Faker”가 이끄는 T1과 베테랑 군단 KT 롤스터가 2025 리그 오브 레전드 월드 챔피언십 결승전에서 맞붙게 되었습니다. 중국 … Read more
From Heartbreak to Global Fame Remember that internet-famous toast recipe that once took Korea by storm? The one that made someone text their ex just for the recipe? Well, guess what—it’s now conquered New York City and the world can’t stop talking about it. 한때 온라인을 뜨겁게 달궜던 ‘전남친 토스트’를 기억하시나요? 전 남자친구에게까지 연락할 정도로 … Read more
The Smile of Silla A Timeless Treasure from Ancient Korea Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, is welcoming world leaders for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders Meeting with a special cultural symbol—a roof-end tile featuring a gentle human face known as the “Smile of Silla.” 경주, 신라 왕국의 고대 수도가 2025년 APEC 정상회의를 … Read more
Korean Words Taking Over the Oxford English Dictionary The power of Korean culture is now literally written in the dictionary. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added 48 Korean loanwords, with 33 of them added in just the last four years. 한국 문화의 힘이 이제 사전에 공식적으로 기록되고 있습니다. 옥스퍼드 영어 사전(OED)에는 현재 48개의 한국어 … Read more