Korean Culture

Christmas in Korea: What’s It Like & How Do Koreans Celebrate?

How is Christmas celebrated in South Korea? Are there any holiday traditions? We explain everything here.
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Korean Onomatopoeia: A Guide to Expressive Sounds in Korean

Want to learn some Korean onomatopoeia? These words are easy to learn and are frequently used in Korean conversations, K-Pop, webtoons and manga. Learn loads here!
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Konglish & Loanwords: English Words In Korean You Should Know

If you’re exposed to the Korean language – whether through listening to K-Pop, watching Korean dramas, or through some other ...
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Korean Address Format: Sending Mail To South Korea

Want to send something to South Korea? We explain everything you need to know about the Korean address, including its format & examples.
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Korean Family Terms: How to Address & Refer To Relatives

Wondering how to address and refer to your family in Korean? We explain the most common Korean family terms here.
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Korean Age: What Is “How Old Are You” In Korean?

Wondering how to ask someone how old they are in Korean, or how to respond when someone asks you for your age? We explain everything you need to know about Korean age here.
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Oppa, Hyung, Noona, Unnie, Sunbae and Hoobae: Relationship Terms In Korean

Confused about what oppa, hyung, noona, unnie, sunbae and hoobae mean in Korean and when to use them or who to use them to? We explain all here.
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Korean “Aegyo”: Being Cute in Korea

If you've ever watched Korean dramas, variety shows, or followed K-pop, you've likely encountered the phenomenon of 애교 (aegyo). Find out what it is, how it's used, and how you can use it yourself.
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