The answer is… Because “one who learns language without learning culture ends up becoming a fluent fool.” I’m Korean. But…
[Fluent Fools] Why is a Korean Culture Podcast called Fluent Fools? ?️
[Proverb] 개 미워서 낙지 산다 – To Buy Octopus Out of Hatred for One’s Dog ?
What does this proverb mean? Literally, “개 미워서 낙지 산다” means “to buy octopus because one hates their dog.” 사람은…
A Guide to Korean Cultural Details in Parasite
I first saw Parasite last December at an arthouse theater in Michigan called Cinema Detroit. It’s a quaint little theater…
Gisaeng: The Flowers of Joseon ?
Gisaeng were technically enslaved sex workers, but in misogynistic Joseon Korea, they were an elite group of women that transcended strict Confucian lines.
Meet Kim Jong Chill, an LA-based Musician Obsessed with the Gayageum ?
In this interview, John aka Kim Jong Chill (formerly Johnny DuJour of The Brown James), talks about his unique sound…
Free Online Course on Traditional Korean Music ?
Calling all lovers of traditional Korean music! Learning about traditional Korean music is an amazing way to spend some of…
Why Korea, China, and Japan Use Different Chopsticks ?
If you’ve had Korean, Chinese, and Japanese food, you would notice that chopsticks are different in each country. Chopsticks are…
The April 19 Revolution: How Teens Toppled a Dictator ✊
On the heels of the 2020 General Elections which saw one of the highest voter turnouts in almost three decades…
