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Koreans are creative with their texting and netspeak and it’s no wonder – Korea has millions of smartphone and cell phone users and internet is readily available in even the remotest corners of the country!…
Although there’s still an underlying chill, it’s undeniable that something in the air has shifted: spring is here. And with its arrival, like every new season, millions can be heard saying, “But I have nothing…
If you peruse this blog long enough, you’ll know that Koreans they’re very proud of their four distinct seasons. We’re moving into spring now, and while some of us enjoyed winter, some of use simply made due. Either…
Over the past month, Featured Writer Steve Miller has been introducing popular Korean games on The Korea Blog. Last week he introduced the popular strategy game Baduk. As he concludes the series this week, Steve will…
The Lunar New Year has finally started and the moon has started its new cycle as well, with the first full moon of the New Year falling fifteen days after Seollal (설날, Lunar New Year’s Day.) This day in Korea is celebrated…
So far this month, Steve Miller has introduced a pair of traditional Korean games suitable for all ages. This week he continues his gaming series by introducing the most popular game in Korea. No, it’s not StartCraft…
This month The Korea Blog is taking a look at popular games played throughout the nation. Last week, Featured Writer Steve Miller introduced the popular children’s game Gonggi. Since Seollal took place this previous…
When you are first introduced to Korean names, they are quite difficult to understand. They sound unfamiliar, and you might not know how they work, and the Korean people you meet might not know how to help you understand.…
