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A Different Kind of Peace: The Social Order That Makes Korea Work (외국인이 놀라는 한국의 질서: 강요하지 않아도 지켜지는 문화) You’re standing in line at a café. No one’s pushing. No one’s cutting.People wait quietly, even when no staff is watching.You get on the subway. No one sits in the elderly seat. Even if the train is full.You cross the street. Cars stop. Not because of a cop—just because the light turned red.In Korea, order isn’t enforced. It’s expected.Why does this happen?Strong social norms Many behaviors are .. 2025. 12. 7.
Spending a Whole Day at a Sauna in Korea? Yes, Really (한국 찜질방에서 하루 종일? 네, 진짜 가능합니다!) You walk into a sauna expecting steam and silence.Instead, you find sleeping pods, snack bars, TV lounges, and people in matching outfits eating boiled eggs.Some are napping. Some are watching dramas. Some haven’t left in 12 hours.Welcome to the Korean jjimjilbang.Why do people stay so long?It’s more than a saunaJjimjilbangs are part spa, part nap zone, part social space.Affordable relaxationEnt.. 2025. 11. 28.
The Soft Art of Asking: How to Make a Polite Request in Korean (한국에서 '예쁘게' 부탁하는 법: 요구처럼 들리지 않게) (Why “juseyo” isn’t always enough)You’re on the subway. You point and ask someone, "Ijjogeuro gayo?" ("This way, go?") The person stares back, momentarily confused by the abrupt, incomplete phrasing.At a convenience store, you point to an item and command, "Igeo juseyo" ("This, give."). The clerk freezes, a brief, awkward silence hanging in the air as they register the direct demand.In Korean, a.. 2025. 11. 15.
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.

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