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: The Sea Women of Jeju - Exploring Haenyeo Culture Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. Have you ever heard of the real-life mermaids of Korea? In Jeju Island, there are incredible women known as '해녀' (Haenyeo), or "sea women." Without any oxygen tanks or modern breathing equipment, they dive deep into the ocean to harvest seafood, relying solely on their own breath. Haenyeo culture is incredibly unique. Most of these divers are elderly women in their 60

Learn Korean with News: Seoul's Hidden Shantytowns & Moon Villages Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. Have you ever heard of 'Daldongne' (달동네), also known as Moon Villages, in Korea? Right amidst the glamorous, glittering skyscrapers of Seoul, there are hidden neighborhoods that tell a very different story of the city. Places like Guryong Village in Gangnam serve as a stark reminder of the scars left behind by Korea's rapid economic growth in the 1980s. While many of these s