Recently, there’s been a lot of news about North Korea. A lot of you may be scared, but ironically the majority of people in South Korea are very calm about it all. See why with this video! The majority of South Koreans are pretty relaxed about any North Korean news. Of course it’s something that [...]
In Korean, there’s a really useful and common phrase that’s used to describe those really clueless friends you have. And we want to make sure that you’re not THAT friend. Make sure you’re not totally clueless in Korea… or at least… learn how to say it in Korean In Korean, the phrase 눈치 없다 (nunchi [...]
There’s always that awkward situation where you’re talking with someone but their zipper is open. It can be an awkward topic to bring up in conversation, so a lot of Koreans use a fun phrase to make that situation a bit lighter! Watch this video to see how Seoul’s ancient gate, Namdaemun, is used to [...]
Recently, your homeboy Keith was able to go to Seoul’s famous Noryangjin Fish Market to eat some of the freshest fish in Seoul. If you like old school markets and good food, watch this video to see what to get, and how it works!
Just like many Asian countries, bowing is a big part of greetings in Korea. It’s a way to show respect, say hi, thank you, and bye. So if you’re not sure how or when you should bow, watch this video to find out about bowing in Korea!
Every culture has a different definition of beauty. And Korea has it’s own ways of trying to look pretty. So pretty Korean girls will pay attention to somethings that you might not even care about. See what kinds of Korean beauty there are!
Kimchi is Korea’s representative food. It’s delicious, healthy and it goes good with everything. And Koreans eat it pretty much everyday, for pretty much every meal. It can’t be THAT good can it?! Find out why Koreans eat so much kimchi!
Depending on where you’re living, your definition of cold can be a different. But if you’re planning on coming to Korea, you might want to know how cold it actually gets. Watch this video to see how much you should layer up!
Countries and cultures have different views on tattoos. Sometimes they’re cool, sometimes they’re a sign of criminal activity. Here in this short video we’ll let you know what Koreans think of tattoos. How are tattoos viewed in your country? Let us know in the comments below!
If you’re planning on hanging out at a few bars while you’re here in Korea, you might want to know a few cultural tidbits that’ll make you feel less awkward here. Here’s a video on what going to the bars in Korea is like!
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