Yangmal Game (양말장난) - Have Fun Making Korean Words

Ever since I started learning Korean back, I always wished there was a type of Korean word game that I could play just for fun. It would test my skills of how many words I knew and keep them fresh in my mind. Back in the states, you have plenty of word games that have … Read more

Sad Words in Korean - 12 Words to Learn

We’ve done a few posts on words and phrases related to emotion here on the blog. We’ll link those at the end of this post. There are lots of words related to expressing sadness in Korean that will be useful for you to learn. Expressing your emotions is an important part of the human experience … Read more

How to Say ‘Rainy Day’ in Korean

How do you usually feel on rainy days? Some people love them and love hearing the sound of the rain falling. Others might feel a bit down or gloomy and hate staying inside all day. Today we’re going to teach you how to say ‘rainy day’ in Korean, as well as some other related words … Read more

How to Say Help Me or Please Help me in Korean - Infographic

So you’ve just arrived in Korea, fresh off the airplane and in a taxi on your way to your new apartment or hotel. But maybe you need a little extra help in getting your things to your place. How would you ask for help? Well, we’re here to teach you how now. Let’s start with … Read more

Meaning of ‘Aish’ in Korean - Easy to Learn!

While watching your favorite Kdrama shows or other Korean television, you may have come across the word ‘Aish’ many times. It’s possible that you already can infer the meaning of this word when you heard it in context. To start off, ‘Aish’ is basically a way of expressing frustration or slight anger at someone or … Read more

Alcohol in Korean Language & Other Meanings

Looking to try some of the local alcohol in South Korea? There are quite a few options depending on your preferences and budget. Drinking culture is pretty huge in South Korea with things called ‘회식’ [hwe-sik] happening frequently. These are company dinners held after work where co-workers eat and drink together. So how do you … Read more