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Seoul Meetup Announcement (Saturday May 30, 2026)

9 hours 35 min ago

Next Saturday (May 30th) I’ll hold my sixth fan meetup in Seoul! You’ll get to meet up with other Korean language learners, as well as hang out with me. I’ll also be handing out some of my new stickers, taking photos, and signing autographs (if you want).

You can RSVP and find out more information in the link below. Looking forward to seeing you there!

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/RCUpVbn3cRFTxgqC6

Seoul’s fish market for LOCALS (가락시장 수산시장) with my bilingual son

Tue, 2026-05-19 23:32

There are plenty of marketplaces both indoors and outdoors to explore in Korea. But when locals need to buy lots of fish in Seoul, one of the best spots is Garak Market. It’s a GIGANTIC marketplace that sells not only fish, but produce and so much more. And it’s definitely not made for tourists – the floors are covered with water and you’ll have to do a lot of walking to get here – but it’s definitely worth stopping by for a unique fish market experience.

You Live in Korea but Can’t Practice Korean? | Into Korean

Fri, 2026-05-15 04:45

I got to talk with Dave (World of Dave) about a problem I’ve heard some people express who visit Korea or who live in Korea – “I live in Korea but I can’t find opportunities to practice Korean.” First I share some of my own experiences and tips, and then I asked Dave what he felt about this and what are the ways that he was able to learn Korean while in Korea.

The 시발차: From Military Scrap to the Birth of the Korean Auto Industry

Sat, 2026-05-09 15:54

From: @wordswithbones

@wordswithbones

The Sibal car: A "new beginning" for Korea that sounds like a very different word today. Here is the story of the car that started it all.

Noodle Studies: The CU "Ramen Library" in Seoul

Sat, 2026-05-09 15:50

From: @dojisook

@dojisook

The Ramen Library in Seoul is a dream come true for instant noodle lovers. Over 200 types of ramen organized like books on a shelf!

The "Olive Young Voice" and The Science of Service Tones in Korea

Fri, 2026-05-08 21:54

From: @soominchun

@soominchun

The "Olive Young Voice" is a real phenomenon. Here is why every employee in Korea’s biggest beauty store sounds exactly the same.

How the 1894 Gabo Reform Act Defined Korean Family Names

Fri, 2026-05-08 21:44

From: @korean_hannahkim

@korean_hannahkim

Ever wonder why everyone in Korea is a Kim, Lee, or Park? It all goes back to the Gabo Reform Act of 1894.