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…
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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…
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…
From India To Gyeongju: A Journey Of Connection, Exchange, and Prosperity In The Spirit Of APEC Gyeongju
Writer: Khushi Yadav (Delhi, India) Editor: Pooja Vishwanathan (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Asia’s history has always been a story of the sea. Through the waters of trade, culture, and ideas, people, knowledge, and inventions moved, leading to new opportunities. The ideas of connection and prosperity that APEC values today have roots that go back thousands…
Impact of K-Pop on Indian Society
Writer: Sonali Singh (Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India) Editor: Devyani Segan (Delhi, India) Whenever we think about South Korea, or when we ask anyone what comes to their mind with South Korea? I suppose everyone would agree with me that K-Pop is the first thing that comes to mind. I think it’s justifiable to feel…
MY EXPERIENCE WITH LEARNING SAMULNORI
Written by: Sanskriti Saxena, Delhi Edited by: Pooja Vishwanathan, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh Want to know more about the diversity of Korean culture through arts? Read about Samulnori here and immerse yourself in this heavenly experience. My interest in this musical art arose when the Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI), Delhi, introduced classes for this course…
Korean Language: Various Tips and Resources to Learn
Written by: Subhangi Namhata, Pune, Maharashtra Edited by: Pooja Vishwanathan, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh Are you prepared to navigate your path towards learning Korean? Our thorough guide provides practical study techniques, the best online programmes, and language exchange websites for your success. Are you ready to go on a fascinating linguistic exploration of the Korean language?…
K-Interview: DANA (PIECEOFKOREANCAKE)
Aanchal Tekriwal, Godda, Jharkhand Language can hold immense power, igniting a person’s heart with new blooms of inquisitiveness and ardent for learning. Meet Dana, a budding and enthusiastic Korean-language Digital Creator from the US embarking on her language journey. She started her new adventure with her Instagram page “Piece of Korean Cake” on November 2,…
Korean: A Verb-centric Language
Nikita Punia, Mumbai, Maharashtra When we talk about a universal language, we immediately think of English in our minds, but for those who feel at home in Korea, even though they’ve never been to the place, Korean is the universal language of their hearts. I have been teaching myself Korean for over two years now…
Review of Talk To Me In Korean Books & Website
Deepika Gill, Gurgaon, Haryana ‘Talk To Me In Korean,’ also known as TTMIK, is a learning platform for those who want to learn Korean (Hangeul) at home. It’s a website, with a guy named Hyun-woo as the teacher. TTMIK offers audio, video, and text materials for learners. They start by teaching basic words such as…