Learn Korean with News: Korean 'Uri' Culture (We vs. My) Learn Korean with News: The 'Uri' (We) Culture - Why Koreans Say "Our Mom" Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. One of the most confusing things for foreigners learning Korean is the concept of '우리' (We/Our) and its humble form, '저희'. In English, you say "My house," "My mom," or "My company." But in Korean, it is much more natural to say "우리 집" (Our house), "우리 엄마" (Our mom), or "저희 회사" (Our company). Even an only child

Learn Korean with News: The Korean Trot Music Trend Learn Korean with News: The Trot Craze - Korea's Traditional Pop Music Syndrome Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. When you think of Korean music, K-pop idols probably come to mind first. But did you know there is another massive music genre taking over South Korea right now? It's called '트로트' (Trot)! Trot is Korea's oldest form of pop music, originating in the early 20th century. It is famous for its unique vocal technique

Learn Korean with News: How to Improve Your Concentration - Overcoming 'Popcorn Brain' Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. How many short-form videos like TikTok, Reels, or Shorts do you watch in a day? Recently in Korea, there has been a growing concern over the '팝콘 브레인' (Popcorn Brain) phenomenon. Because our brains are constantly exposed to fast, highly stimulating digital content, many modern people are finding it incredibly difficult to concentrate on slow, deep tasks li

Learn Korean with News: Credit vs. Check Cards - Smart Spending Habits ello, Korean learners! It's Soona. In Korea, paying with a card is an essential part of daily life. But did you know that Koreans are deeply divided on whether to use a '신용카드' (Credit Card) or a '체크카드' (Check/Debit Card)? 'Check cards' instantly deduct money from your bank account, making them highly popular among college students and young professionals (사회 초년생) who want to strictly manage their money and

Learn Korean with News: The Hiking Boom in Korea & 10 Amazing Benefits of Hiking Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. Did you know that nearly 70% of South Korea is covered in mountains? Because of this, '등산' (hiking/mountain climbing) has historically been considered the national pastime for middle-aged Koreans. However, a massive shift has happened recently! Hiking has become completely mainstream among the '2030 Generation' (Millennials and Gen Z). Young people wearing styl

Learn Korean with News: Seoul's Hip Hotspots - Where the 2030 Generation Hangs Out Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. If you travel to Seoul today, where should you go to experience the most trendy and dynamic culture? For the '2030 Generation' (people in their 20s and 30s) in Korea, exploring unique and 'hip' places has become a major lifestyle trend! Today, we will take a tour of Seoul's hottest neighborhoods. We'll visit Seongsu-dong, where old handmade shoe factories hav