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A Guide to Korean Cultural Details in Parasite

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Gisaeng: The Flowers of Joseon ?

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Sharing the details for this month's #GlobalKoreanDiaspora mixer. Hope you can make it! Registration link is in bio. #fluentkorean #diasporacommunity #virtualevent #freetoattend #seeyouonzoom #globalkoreans #overseaskoreans
I was in #Gyeongju last weekend, and we stayed in a beautiful #hanok guesthouse, which was less than a minute walk to #Cheomseongdae. It was such a treat to see the observatory at different times, in different light. 🌟 Wherever I travel, I make it a point to visit bookshops, particularly small businesses that are…
Tell me I wasn't the only one who did some air archery after reading this proverb to see if your hand or arm actually brushes against your nose. 🏹 👃 🤧 #fluentkorean #koreanproverb #koreanvocabulary #koreangrammar #koreanculture #koreanhistory #seizetheopportunity #일거양득 #archery #양궁
Let's meet somewhere between early and late. ☀️ #fluentkorean #hanja #한자어 #koreanvocabulary #tryingsomethingnew
I visited @yuandmebooks when I was in New York last summer. The shopkeeper was so kind and took the time to give me some wonderful book recommendations. The space exuded warmth, with a cozy reading corner nestled at the back. Saddened to hear about the fire that has forced the shop to close its doors…
Posting this as a reminder that: Even when others don't see the value of where you choose to focus your time and effort, even when it can't always be quantified in dollar or won figures, as long as you recognize its value and as long as it brings you joy, it is important and worthwhile.…
Korean-American wordsmith and educator, @kyungheewrites, wrote this for her sister in her debut children's poetry book, See Us Bloom, and from the moment I read them, these words fully resonated with me. They captured the essence of my own relationships with my sisters. 🌸 I've always said that my big sister is like my sky…
The feeling when you've done everything you can to prepare, but still feel like something can go wrong. 🦀 It's good to be cautious and stay vigilant, but I'm also trying to focus on being excited and enjoying the process and moments instead of only the potential negative outcomes. 🦀 #fluentkorean #koreanproverb #swordofdamocles #anxiety #koreangrammar…
Hello! This month's Global Korean Diaspora Mixer is happening on June 24, 2023, at 11 am (Seoul time). It's a free virtual gathering where Koreans from all over the world can come together, connect, and share our unique experiences. Anyone who identifies as Korean is welcome to register. We'll be mainly communicating in English, with…
I'm just realizing now that the Hangeul for poop (똥) bears a visual resemblance to someone doing a number two. 🍑🚽💩😆 I love it when proverbs are #oddlyspecific. Wishing you all 쾌변 forever. 😉 #fluentkorean #koreangrammar #feelingsilly #koreanvocabulary #찝찝해 #찜찜해 #koreanculture #koreanlanguage #koreanproverbs #koreanproverb #bidet #useabidetsaveatree #tryingoutanewstyle 쾌변 (快便): [kwaebyeon] A state in which bowel…
Join us for a virtual creative writing workshop for the global Korean diaspora on May 22, 2023, at 9 am (Seoul). This two-hour workshop is for all writing levels and guides you to put your personal relationship with your Korean heritage on paper. The workshop is facilitated by writing coach @kattijisuk_writing, who will introduce her…
My mom and I often discuss the books we've read, and numerous people have suggested this particular book for sharing with Asian parents. So, I visited a secondhand bookstore and bought a copy of the Korean translation for my mom. Happy Parents' Day! #어버이날 #fluentkorean #nonviolentcommunication #asianparents #koreanparents #usedbooks #usedbookstore #carnationflower #carnation