From Chinese Characters to Hangeul-Only Approach Introduction to Hangeul Day Reflection October 9th marks Hangeul Day, the world’s only public holiday dedicated to celebrating a writing system. This year brings a significant shift in linguistic perspective, particularly regarding the role of Chinese characters in Korean language education. 10월 9일은 한글날로, 문자 체계를 기념하는 세계 유일의 … Read more
Growing Numbers, Declining Standards South Korean universities are experiencing a significant challenge as international student enrollment surges while language proficiency requirements continue to weaken. The latest government data reveals a troubling trend that could impact the quality of higher education in Korea. 한국 대학들이 국제학생 등록률이 급증하는 가운데 언어 능력 요구사항이 지속적으로 약화되면서 심각한 도전에 … Read more
The Psychology Behind Self-Care Literature Introduction: The Rise of Therapeutic Reading Culture Korean readers are increasingly turning to “healing essays” for emotional comfort. These pastel-covered books filled with encouraging phrases have transformed the publishing landscape since 2018. 한국의 독자들이 감정적 위안을 위해 ‘힐링 에세이’를 점점 더 찾고 있습니다. 격려의 문구로 가득한 파스텔 색상의 책들이 2018년 … Read more
How K-pop Groups Are Redefining Contract Renewals The Historical Seven-Year Curse K-pop fans once feared the dreaded “seven-year curse” that plagued the industry for decades. This phenomenon saw countless beloved groups disband or lose members upon reaching the seven-year contract limit. 수십 년간 K-pop 팬들을 괴롭혀온 ‘7년 징크스’는 많은 사랑받는 그룹들이 7년 계약 기한에 도달하면서 … Read more
Breaking K-pop Contract Battles The K-pop industry is facing an unprecedented crisis as major tampering disputes threaten its very foundation. From global sensations like “Fifty Fifty” to established groups like “NewJeans”, contract battles are exposing deep structural issues within the industry. K-pop 업계가 전례 없는 위기에 직면하고 있습니다. “Fifty Fifty”와 같은 글로벌 센세이션부터 “NewJeans”와 같은 … Read more