English Post (영어 포스트)29 The Best Thing About Eating Out in Korea? The Amazing Endless Free Side Dishes (한국 식당의 놀라운 비밀: 밑반찬이 공짜에 리필까지 된다고?) You sit down at a Korean restaurant. Then, before you even order, small plates start arriving: kimchi, pickled radish, spinach, tofu, and maybe even tiny pancakes. You didn't ask for them. You won't see them on your bill. And if you finish them? They'll bring more.Why are side dishes free?• It's part of the meal experienceIn Korean dining culture, side dishes (banchan) aren't extras—they're esse.. 2025. 11. 7. The Korean "Sorry": More Than Just an Apology (한국식 '죄송합니다': 단순한 사과가 아닌 이유) (Why “I’m sorry” isn’t always about being sorry)You bump into someone on the subway. You say joesonghamnida (죄송합니다). The clerk is late ringing you up. They say joesonghamnida. You misread the menu and order wrong. You say joesonghamnida.In Korea, joesonghamnida isn’t just “I’m sorry.” It’s a way to ease interactions, show respect, soften requests, and sometimes—simply keep the peace.Common Uses .. 2025. 11. 2. More Than a Shop: The 7 Best-Kept Secrets of Korean Convenience Stores (단순한 가게가 아니다: 한국 편의점의 숨겨진 7가지 비밀) In Korea, convenience stores are less “store” and more life support center.Sure, you can buy snacks. But you can also do things that feel oddly powerful—especially in a place filled with instant noodles and fluorescent lighting.Here are 7 things you can do at a Korean convenience store—no actual shopping required. 1. Pay Your Utility BillsElectricity, gas, even local taxes — you can handle them .. 2025. 10. 29. "Too Close for Comfort" - Korean Personal Space (너무 가까워: 당신이 오해하는 한국의 개인 공간) In Korea, personal space operates by a different set of rules than what many foreigners are used to.The Shrinking BubbleYou’ll encounter this feeling of reduced space everywhere. On the subway, someone sits right next to you even when half the car is empty. In line at the bank or coffee shop, the person behind you stands so close you can feel their breath—or their shopping bag touching your leg... 2025. 10. 23. A New Language: How Koreans Communicate Without Words (말이 필요 없는 언어: 한국인들이 침묵으로 소통하는 방법) (How Koreans communicate without saying a word)You pay at a convenience store. The clerk doesn’t say “thank you.” Instead, they nod. You nod back. No words exchanged—yet everything was said.In Korea, silence isn’t empty. It’s full of meaning. Common Nonverbal Korean ExpressionsActionMeaningWhen It’s UsedNoddingAgreement, greeting, thanksAfter payment, casual helloBowingRespect, apology, gratitud.. 2025. 10. 20. The Ultimate Guide: Top 5 Korean Convenience Store Snacks You Must Try (놓치면 후회할 한국 편의점 간식 BEST 5) Korean convenience stores aren’t just for emergencies — they’re snack wonderlands.If you’re visiting Korea and staring blankly at the fridge or snack shelf,here are 5 must-try treats locals swear by — and tourists quickly fall in love with. 1. Banana Milk (바나나우유)Sweet, smooth, and shaped like a bottle that just wants to cheer you up.This isn’t just a drink — it’s a national treasure in dairy for.. 2025. 10. 17. 이전 1 2 3 4 5 다음
