Asking Someone’s Age in Korea: Why It’s Not Rude
If you’ve watched even a few Korean variety shows, you’ve probably seen it: two people m…
Korean Texting Slang: What ㅋㅋ, ㅎㅎ, and ㅇㅇ Mean
An acquaintance of mine who teaches Korean online once told me that the single question her foreign …
How Koreans Say ‘No’ Without Saying No (Nunchi Guide)
My friend Elena once asked a Korean coworker three separate times to join a weekend trip, growing mo…
What ‘Let’s Eat Sometime’ Means in Korea (밥 한번 먹자)
When my friend David first started making Korean friends, he got genuinely excited every time someon…
Korean BBQ Restaurant Guide: Change the Grill & More
At a Korean BBQ restaurant, asking the staff to change a charred grill plate is normal. Knowing “불판 …
Banchan Refills in Korea: How to Ask for More
The first time I took my friend Hannah to a proper Korean restaurant, she fell in love with the kimc…
Parking Validation in Korea: How to Ask for Discounts
A purchase at a Korean mall, cafe, or restaurant may qualify for free or discounted parking, but the…
How to Return Items in Korea (Olive Young Guide)
Returning an item in Korea can be a short conversation when you know whether to ask for a refund (환불…
Korean Pharmacy Guide: How to Describe Your Symptoms
You do not need fluent Korean to describe a common symptom at a Korean pharmacy. A few short phrases…