Translation: 한국 '동성애자 살기 좋은 나라' 123개국 중 69위- In Good for Gays poll, Korea...
TweetThis Yonhap News article was posted in response to a recent Gallup poll that asked people worldwide if their area was good for gay residents. Of course, this information could be easily found in...
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View ArticleLecture Performance: Gender Bender Fencers by siren eun young jung
TweetTomorrow, Friday, September 12th, siren eun young jung will be presenting a lecture performance titled Gender Bender Fencers which looks at female Gukgeuk performers (remember Girl Princes?) and...
View ArticleHow to use "그냥"
TweetHave you ever heard or used 그냥 before? It's a common word in casual speaking. But did you know that it has more than one meaning and usage? Check out this week's video to learn more.Korean Phrases...
View ArticleBusan to Seoul, a journey on Korea’s Cross-Country Cycling Road
Busan to Seoul, a journey on Korea’s Cross-Country Cycling Road TweetIt’s 07:30 and my alarm is chirping away at me. Time to drag myself out of bed, eat breakfast in a hurry, shower and go to school....
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View ArticleGayspeak: 일코 (일반코스프레) Acting Straight
TweetI ran across this word while reading about a gathering for 성소수자 (sexual minorities) to deal with issues in the workplace.The first question includes the word 일코 which is defined here as 일반코스프레....
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TweetThe view from the Cheonwangmun Gate at Guryongsa Temple in Chiaksan National Park.Hello Again Everyone!!Located in the heart of Chiaksan National Park is Guryongsa Temple, which means “Nine...
View ArticleEating 해장국, ‘Hangover Soup,’ While Sober
Eating 해장국, ‘Hangover Soup,’ While Sober TweetTom Gates of The Red Dragon Diaries and I are joined in our second food video collaboration (check out the first one, LIVE OCTOPUS, here) by our good...
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TweetIn the current world of photography people are always looking to do more with their photos. We are pushing resolutions so far that photos almost come to life. If you have ever wanted to take your...
View ArticleFighting to Live: The Korean People’s Solidarity Against Poverty
TweetOn August 29th, the KEEP 2014 delegation and the International Strategy Center Policy and Research Coordinator Song, Dae-Han met with Kim, Yoon Young, the General Secretary for the Korean People’s...
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TweetHow is your preparation for the upcoming autumn guys?In Busan we are preparing for the biggest festival that Busan have soon.Of course all of you is familiar with Busan International Fim Festival,...
View ArticleGetting Shitfaced in Korea: Your Guide to Korean Alcohols
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View ArticleHong Seok-cheon's 두근두근 레스토랑 Smartphone Game
TweetIt is testament to Hong Seok-cheon's increasing popularity that Kakao has released a new game featuring the TV personality / restauranteur. When playing "Heart Throb Restaurant" (kind of...), keep...
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TweetMid Autumn Fest is celebrated differently in Korea and Singapore/Taiwan. If I ever move to Korea the only thing I might miss (during mid autumn) are the moon cakes!Baked moon cakes from Goodwood...
View ArticleWin Copies of K-POP Now by Tuttle Publishing
TweetBased on the awesome response of our previous giveaway contest we are encouraged to come up with a new giveaway contest for the book K-POP Now by Mark James Russell. This book is published by...
View ArticleSpaghetti Alphabet?
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View ArticleWe've reached 100 videos! Here are some outtakes.
TweetIt's been a great year and a half (almost two years actually) since I started the YouTube channel and began teaching Korean through videos. So many of you have been supportive of me since the very...
View ArticleSay it like a Korean! How to describe taste in Korean.
Tweet Korean Language Describe Taste in Korean - Part 1 1. Jjah-da. 짜다. or Jjah-yo. 짜요. | It’s salty.2. Shing-geop-da. 싱겁다. or Shing-geo-wah-yo. 싱거워요. | It’s bland (needs more salt).3. Dal-da. 달다. or...
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