Writer: Isha Singh (Delhi, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) K-Dramas are cherished by people worldwide because of many reasons, like relatability with real-life experiences, a wide variety of plots, no lengthy format, and the ability to make a deeper impact on someone by either breaking stereotypes or giving a different perspective to see…
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TOP 5 SHOPPING DISTRICTS IN SEOUL
Writer: Suhasini Singh (Pune, Maharashtra) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) Seoul is a heaven on earth for a shopaholic. One can experience the amazing cultural surroundings with a tint of the trend altogether at once. The beauty of Seoul lies in these streets. If you are wondering where you want to go shopping, this…
Wordplay in K-pop Songs That Will Impress You
Writer: Vedansh Varshney (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Songwriting in K-pop is truly underappreciated. The language barrier might hinder a non-native listener’s ability to understand a song’s message. The engaging audio and visuals are easier to consume, but somehow might make one overlook the lyrical components of a song. However, when you dive…
Top Must-Visit Attractions in Seoul
Writer: Mugdha Sanjay Attarde (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) In the attempt to see everything in limited time, we might miss some beautiful places. So I have created a list/journey for all travel enthusiast so that you can enjoy all the places without wasting your time searching route. Here we go:…
South Korea Flower Seasons: The Ultimate Flower Lover’s Guide
Writer: Anuja Vijayan (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) When the Sky is pouring us with rain showers, the ground is blooming with beautiful flowers. Flowers and greenery will welcome you almost anywhere in South Korea throughout the year, across seasons. The beauty of nature is something that South Koreans…
South Korea’s Eco Tourism: Sustainable Tourism Attractions
Writer: Mariya Shaikh (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) Ecotourism involves a form of travel that demonstrates a deep appreciation for the environment and actively avoids harming or degrading it. The modern world upon realization is quickly changing to be more sustainable and eco-friendly to preserve the earth’s ecosystem and biodiversity. Below…
K-Education: Korean High School Life
Writer: Chhavi Sharma (Surat, Gujarat, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) The education system in South Korea operates on a 6–3–3–4 structure, consisting of six years of elementary school, three years of middle school, three years of high school, and approximately four years of college or university. According to the Korean age system, elementary…
Understanding 정 (Jeong): The Untranslatable Korean Emotion
Writer: Tejaswini Rao Itham (Telangana, Hyderabad, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) As a translator and interpreter, I frequently encounter certain Korean words that cannot be translated precisely. The nuances of these words are challenging to convey to another person without losing significant meaning in the translation. One such word is 정 (Jeong). 정…
Nakhwa Nori: A Korean Festival of Light
Writers: Anika Chopra (Delhi, India) & Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) South Korea is home to numerous traditional cultures and customs. One of them is Nakhwa Nori. Nakhwa Nori is a representative folk game of Haman-gun, held in spring around April-May, where charcoal powder produced by the village itself is rolled…
Indian and Korean Culture: Surprising Similarities You Might Not Know
Writers: Pratyusha Dash (Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India) & Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Have you ever found yourself deep into a K-drama, only to realise a few scenes or actions feel strangely close to home? It turns out that the two Asian countries we love so…