Black Friday: lifetime access is on a special offer in the app, until November 30. Black Friday: special offer on lifetime access, until November 30. Download
seonsaengnim
Log inDownload the app
FeaturesDictionaryLearnCardsBlogReviewsLog in

The blog to
learn Korean.

Written from Seoul.

Methods, vocabulary, culture: practical articles to help you progress.

Culture

The Hanbok: Korea's Traditional Clothing — History, Pieces, Vocabulary

The hanbok is much more than a folk costume: it's a living symbol of Korean identity. Discover its history, its different pieces, and when Koreans still wear it today.

10 min read

Latest
articles.

Culture

Chuseok: Korea's Harvest Festival — Traditions, Food, and Expressions

Everything about 추석 (Chuseok), the Korean Thanksgiving: family traditions, food (송편, 전), legendary traffic jams, and essential vocabulary.

10 min read
Culture

Kimchi: Much More Than a Dish — History, Varieties, and Korean Vocabulary

Dive into the world of 김치 (kimchi): its millennia-old history, 200+ varieties, the UNESCO-listed 김장 (kimjang), and all the vocabulary to talk about it like a Korean.

10 min read
Culture

Cafés in Korea — Why They Are Literally Everywhere

South Korea has more cafés per capita than any country. Discover Korean café culture: 아메리카노, 스터디카페, themed cafés, and all the vocabulary to order like a local.

10 min read
Culture

The PC방 (PC Bang) — Korean Gaming Culture Explained

The PC방 is much more than an internet café: it's a pillar of Korean culture. Discover how PC bangs work, the esports scene, and all the gaming vocabulary in Korean.

10 min read
Culture

The 찜질방 (Jjimjilbang) — Korean Spas, Complete Guide and Vocabulary

Complete guide to 찜질방 (jjimjilbang), Korean 24-hour spas: how they work, the etiquette (yes, everyone's naked), the food, and essential vocabulary.

10 min read
Tips

Opening a Bank Account in Korea — Step-by-Step Guide

Complete guide to opening a 계좌 (bank account) in South Korea as a foreigner: required documents, best banks, mobile apps, and Korean banking vocabulary.

10 min read
Tips

Finding Housing in Korea — 원룸, 오피스텔, 전세 Explained

Complete guide to finding housing in South Korea: 원룸, 오피스텔, the unique 전세 (jeonse) system, 월세, Zigbang and Dabang apps, and essential housing vocabulary.

10 min read
Tips

Korean Visa for French Citizens — Types, Procedures, K-ETA

Complete guide to Korean visas: K-ETA, 관광비자 (tourist), 워킹홀리데이 (working holiday), D-4 student, E-7 work, D-8 investor. Embassy procedures and Korean vocabulary.

10 min read
Tips

Cost of Living in Seoul in 2026 — Realistic Monthly Budget Breakdown

Detailed budget for living in Seoul in 2026: 월세 (rent), 식비 (food), 교통비 (transport), 통신비 (phone). Paris-Seoul comparison, student (~1.2M₩), single worker (~2M₩), couple (~3M₩) budgets. Real 2026 prices.

10 min read
Tips

Working in South Korea — Visas, Corporate Culture, Salaries

E-7, E-2 or D-8 visa? 회식 (company dinner) culture, 야근 (overtime), and 선배/후배 hierarchy. Salaries by sector, 이력서 (Korean CV) tips, and the 주52시간 (52-hour week) reform. Practical guide from a 12-year expat.

10 min read
Tips

Studying in South Korea — Universities, Scholarships, Language Programs

Complete guide to studying in Korea: 대학교 (universities), 어학당 (language schools), 장학금 (scholarships) including GKS, TOPIK, D-4 and D-2 visas, student life (기숙사, 학식, 동아리) and 아르바이트. By a 12-year expat.

10 min read
Prof. Park

Go from reading
to practice.

The app's lessons cover all of this, with exercises, flashcards and Prof. Park to get you speaking.

Download on theApp StoreGet it onGoogle Play