Lee Serene

Learn Korean with News: Korea's Michelin Guide, Blue Ribbon Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. Have you ever walked down a street in Korea and noticed a small, blue ribbon sticker attached to a restaurant's door? If you have, you've just discovered a guaranteed delicious spot! Today, we are going to learn about the 'Blue Ribbon Survey' (블루리본 서베이), which is famously known as Korea's very own Michelin Guide. This guide has become the ultimate compass for foodies in Korea. Whether it's one...

Learn Korean with News: The Great Escape of Neukgu the Wolf Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. Today, we are going to dive into a heartwarming local news story that has captivated South Korea recently: the great escape of a 2-year-old wolf named 'Neukgu' (늑구). On April 8th, Neukgu escaped from Daejeon O-World Zoo by digging a hole under the fence. For 9 days, he evaded drones and search parties, surviving in the wild by catching fish. When he was finally captured safely, the entire nation...

How to Ask "Where Are You From?" in Korean: Nationalities & Jobs Welcome to Chapter 2 of our Basic Korean Conversation series! Now that you know how to say hello and introduce your name, what is the next step? When you make new Korean friends, they will naturally want to know more about you. Today, we will learn the most essential questions for a first meeting: asking about someone's nationality and their job. Let's dive in! Mini Dialogue: Getting to Know Each Other Let’s look at a practical...