Seollal is a special time in Korea when families gather to welcome the new year together. In this post, let’s explore the meaning of Seollal, its key traditions, and how Koreans celebrate this cherished holiday. What is Seollal? Seollal, celebrated …
In recent years, the price of gold has skyrocketed, reaching unprecedented levels. As of January 2025, the price of pure gold per '돈' (don, Unit of measurement for gold in Korea, 3.75 grams) stands at 538,000 KRW, a staggering 43% increase…
Recently, I came across an article about how several Korean words, including those featured in the hit Netflix series Squid Game Season 2, have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). This was news to me—I had no idea that Korean words h…
Hangul, the Korean writing system, is renowned for being scientific and systematic. One fascinating aspect is its clear and logical rules for pronunciation changes. While there are exceptions, most cases follow a predictable pattern. Today, let’s d…
Today marks the last day of 2024. Doesn’t it feel like time has flown by this year? For me, 2024 was a year of exciting milestones. I developed the Podo Korean app , launched the Podo Korean website and blog , and even restarted the Podo Korean In…
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