Learn Korean with News: The Hiking Boom in Korea & 10 Amazing Benefits of Hiking
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 stylish activewear form 'hiking crews' on social media and conquer peaks together. Why the sudden boom? Beyond the aesthetic Instagram photos at the summit, hiking offers miraculous health benefits! From stimulating brain function and preventing dementia, to building strong lower body muscles, improving sleep quality, and boosting cardiovascular health, hiking is the ultimate full-body workout.
In today’s interactive lesson, we will dive into this healthy hiking trend and its 10 amazing benefits while mastering essential health and fitness vocabulary. We will also learn practical intermediate grammar patterns: 'V-기 시작하다' (To start doing...), 'N 덕분에 / V-(으)ㄴ/는 덕분에' (Thanks to...), and 'A/V-(으)ㄹ 필요가 있다' (To need to...).
Be sure to click the sentences in the interactive module below to listen to the premium native audio, and practice your speaking out loud! Let’s train our minds and bodies and upgrade your Korean fluency today!
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Keep up the great work, and I hope to see you in class soon! Let's reach your fluency goals together!
Keep up the great work, and I hope to see you in class soon!
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