Podcast Episodes

Improve Your Korean 044 왜 한국 사람들은 착한 사람이 꼭 이긴다고 믿을까? 한국 전래동화의 비밀 Why Koreans Believe Good Always Wins | Folk Tale Secrets

Season 4 Episode 44

Discover the hidden lessons inside Korea’s best-loved folk tales!
From Heungbu and Nolbu to the Gold Axe story, and Kongjwi, the Korean Cinderella,
these tales show why Koreans believe “Good always w…

Published on 10 hours ago

Improve Your Korean 043 한국 제사의 진짜 의미 Is Jesa Just Tradition? The Deeper Meaning of Korea’s Ancestral Rites

Season 4 Episode 43

Did you know that in Korea, families gather on big holidays like Chuseok or Seollal to hold a ceremony called Jesa?

Maybe you’ve heard of it before, but… do you really know what it means?

It might look…

Published on 1 week ago

Improve Your Korean 042 연산군, 드라마보다 더 드라마 같은 이야기 The Untold Story of the Tyrant

The real story of Yeonsan-gun, the model for “Prince Yeonhui” in Bon Appetit, Your Majesty, is even more dramatic than fiction.

Betrayal, women, power, and a coup—he is remembered as the worst tyrant …

Published on 2 weeks ago

Korean Vocabulary Explained 007 언제, 무엇을 먹느냐에 따라 이름이 달라지는 한국 음식! Why Food Has Different Names in Korea

Season 7 Episode 7

In Korea, the name of food changes depending on when and what you eat!

From breakfast to lunch, snacks, dinner, and even company gatherings—

Let’s explore the foods Koreans eat in a day and learn fun e…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Korean Vocabulary Explained 006 한국 사람들이 ‘극장’보다 ‘영화관’을 더 많이 쓰는 이유 Why Koreans Say 영화관 More Than 극장

In this episode, we explore the subtle difference between 장(場) and 관(館) in Korean, and how this nuance affects words like 영화관 and 극장.

Perfect for Korean learners who want to understand vocabulary nuan…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Korean Vocabulary Explained 005 한국에서 술자리를 매너 있게 즐기는 법 How to Drink Politely in Korea

Season 7 Episode 5

There are some common expressions Koreans use when drinking together. These aren’t just polite phrases to be considerate — they also show a lot about Korean drinking culture. So if you know them, the…

Published on 1 month ago

Korean Vocabulary Explained 004 서울 생활이 힘든 이유 Why Life in Seoul Is Hard

Season 7 Episode 4

Seoul looks clean, safe, and beautiful from the outside.
But living in Seoul can be very difficult because of problems like traffic, parking, jobs, and housing.

In this video, you will learn important…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Korean Vocabulary Explained 003 ‘일日’이 들어간 일상 생활 필수 단어 From “Daily Life” to “Sunrise” 하루, 매일, 일상!

Season 7 Episode 3

Learn essential Korean words that include the character 日 (il), from “Daily Life” to “Sunrise.” 🌞
In this episode, we explore how this simple character appears in everyday vocabulary such as 일상, 일정, …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Korean Vocabulary Explained 002 ‘국國’이 들어간 단어로 배우는 나라 이야기 Nation Words with “국國”

Season 7 Episode 2

Today, we’re diving into Korean vocabulary that contains the Chinese character “국(國)”, which means “nation” or “country.”

These words are closely related to national identity, history, and politics, a…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Korean Vocabulary Explained 001 ‘서(書)’ 하나로 배우는 책 관련 단어 What Does ‘서(書)’ Mean?

Season 7 Episode 1

In today’s episode, we explore Korean words that include the Chinese character ‘서(書)’, which means book or writing.

You’ll learn beginner-friendly explanations of words like 서점 (bookstore), 서평 (book r…

Published on 2 months ago