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February K-Drama: Itaewon Class
The South of Seoul K-drama for February is a popular one. “Itaewon Class” was highly popular when it aired in South Korea and internationally on streaming platforms. With great storytelling, its strong characters, themes and performances continue to keep this drama popular and relevant. Let’s dig into this K-drama and expand your social knowledge. Breaking Down The Cultural Knowledge When you watch a K-drama when living in Korea or plan to live in Korea, you may want to go deeper than just the show. In order to fully understand the…
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SOS Book Club Pick: The Island of Sea Women
Let’s learn more about Korea’s complex history by reading The Island of the Sea Women this month. February is cold, so it’s a great time to curl up at home with a book and memories of the sea. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. We recommend a book every month. Such recommended books explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2) the complexity of cross-cultural life, 4) the exploration of life within the diaspora experience, and…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Tteokguk
Today let’s learn about cooking tteokguk 떡국 at home! This rice cake soup is a traditional dish Koreans eat to greet the Lunar New Year (Seollal 설날). However, this is delicious comfort food for any time of the year. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series If you are familiar with this series, skip ahead to the goodness of Tteokguk. Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we…
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February in South Korea, January in South Korea, Kids and Family, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Winter Activities in Korea for Toddlers
If you come from a family of skiers and snowboarders, then you may not be my target audience for learning about winter activities in Korea for toddlers. You likely already have a winter plan. Unlike me, you’re confident enough with winter sports to know where to begin with teaching your little one how to enjoy the cold weather. However, if you come from warm weather this article might help you make some fun winter choices. Don’t worry if you live in a part of Korea that isn’t snowing because these…
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A Year In South Korea, Art & Theater, Culture & Community, Fun & Entertainment, January in South Korea, South of Seoul Book Club
South of Seoul Book Club List for 2023
Ready to start reading with South of Seoul volunteers for our Book Club for 2023! Let’s dig deeper into Korean literature and culture and explore more about the Korean experience together. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations and a literature-loving community? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. Our South of Seoul volunteers research, read, and recommend books for each month of the year. Such reading picks may explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2) the complexity of cross-cultural life,…
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Independence Movement Day 삼일절 in Korea
Wondering about the Independence Movement Day 삼일절 (also known as the March 1st Movement Day) in Korea? Here is a quick overview of this holiday reminding Koreans of the public demonstrations to liberate Korea from Japan’s rule. About Independence Movement Day 삼일절 Independence Movement Day (삼일절) is a ‘red day’ or public holiday on the Korean calendar. A ‘red day’ means that salaried employees have a paid day off for Independence Movement Day, a Korean public holiday celebrated on March 1. (When this day lands on the weekend, it is often…
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South of Seoul Book Club
Join South of Seoul Volunteers in reading books! Let’s fall in love with Korean literature, discover more about the Korean experience, and dig deeper into immigrant life from different angles. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations and a literature-loving community? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. Our South of Seoul volunteers research, read, and recommend books for each month of the year. Such reading picks may explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2) the complexity of cross-cultural life, 4) the exploration of…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Jjimdak
Today let’s learn about cooking jjimdak 찜닭 at home! This flavorful braised chicken dish is easy to make and might become a favorite to add to your meal planning. This savory, sweet, spicy chicken dish has the perfect balance of flavors. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series If you are familiar with this series, skip ahead to the goodness of Jjimdak. Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of…
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My Perfect Korean January
January flies past quickly and if you don’t have a plan you might miss the fun! It’s very easy to stay home all January because it feels great to cozy up with some video games and Netflix. However, January exists as the perfect month for adventure and building a rich life in Korea. Making the Most of January Every year I look forward to January in Korea. In fact, I love it so much I wish I could shout it from the rooftops. January when I get to go snowboarding,…
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Top K-Dramas to Watch for Cultural Knowledge
Wondering what to watch this year? Maybe try these 12 top K-drama recommendations for 2023. This year we created a watch list of Korea’s top K-dramas. The list may help you learn more about Korean culture, social asperiations, and life. Watching K-dramas to Help with Cultural Integration Settling into a new cultural becomes easier with shared cultural knowledge. Since Korean pop-culture exists separately than other countries, you have to catch up. Catching up on local pop-culture means committing to the research. One of the easiest ways to do this includes…
