Learn Korean with News: Korean Fortune-Telling & Personality Tests - Saju, MBTI & Gunghap Learn Korean with News: Korean Fortune-Telling & Personality Tests - Saju, MBTI & Gunghap Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. If you have ever made Korean friends, you have probably been asked this question right after your age: "What is your MBTI?" In Korea, trying to figure out someone's personality or predict the future is almost like a national pastime! In the past, people asked abou

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: 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: Digital Detox - Giving Your Brain a Break Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. How many hours a day do you spend looking at your smartphone or computer screen? In modern society, we are constantly bombarded with endless notifications, emails, and social media updates. Because of this, a new lifestyle trend is gaining massive popularity in Korea: '디지털 디톡스' (Digital Detox). Many Koreans are consciously choosing to log out of the digital world to rest thei