Korean Culture

🍎 Do Koreans Really Not Say “Excuse Me”? If you’ve spent time in Korea, especially in busy cities like Seoul or Busan, you might have wondered: * Why do Koreans not apologize when they bump into you in a tight space? * Why do they not say “Excuse me” when they want

Has the Korean age counting system been concerning you? No need to stress any longer! with this new law change, Korea has abandoned the previous age counting system. What exactly is the Korean Age? 🇰🇷 If you are unfamiliar, Korea used a specific age counting system that is not used anywhere

So, what about this year’s Hangeul Day? Every year on October 9, Korea celebrates Hangeul Day — a day to honor the creation of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet that makes the language so unique and beautiful. And every year, Talk To Me In Korean (TTMIK) joins the celebration in our

What is 한국 나이(Korean age)? Korean age is the counting system unique to Korea for determining age. While this system has been used by various East Asian countries in the past, Korea is the only country still utilizing it. Korean age accounts for the years a person has experienced,

Have you ever wondered when the best time is to refer to someone as "씨" (ssi) in Korean? Here are some tips on when this honorific is appropriate, and some suggestions on what to say when it is not. When Not to Use "씨" (ssi) While

Have you watched K-pop Demon Hunters yet?  It has taken Netflix by storm and the buzz still isn’t dying down!  Here’s a spoiler-free breakdown from a Korean teacher’s perspective to help you enjoy the film even more. Korean-Language Fun Facts The title, "K-