I. Korean image Through drama and music, the image of Korea has attained greater exposure to the world-wide audience. Hallyu makes foreigners feel a close connection with Korea and…
One of the primary causes for Hallyu outbreak was the adoption of media liberation in many Asian countries in the 1990s, which resulted in a favorable environment fostering…
In the second week of August 2011, I had the privilege to join a 3-day wondrous trip with VANK office colleagues and members – Dokdo camp – an experience to remember. Dokdo camp is an annual visit to Dokdo island, organized by VANK for 70 selected students from across Korea. The aim of the trip [...]
Kimchi is the most well-known Korean dish. There are different varieties, according to the ingredients. Baechu-kimchi is the most popular type of Kimchi. It is made by mixing brined cabbage with vegetables, salt-fermented sea foods, and various spices like ground red pepper and fermenting the mixed result.
Topokki is made by stir-frying rice cakes with vegetables and fish cakes in gochujang(red pepper paste) sauce. It is one of the most popular dishes in Korea. There are many fusion Topokkis, such as Ramen Topokki (Topokki + Ramen) and Cheese Topokki (Topokki with cheese topping).
One hundred years ago, In 1910, Seikanron (the Debate to conquer Korea) was created by Japan. “If we overcome today’s crisis, Japan shall abolish the feudal government and honor the Emperor to strengthen our national competitiveness. At the same time, we shall conquer Joseon to make it a tributary state. That is the way for [...]
There are 11 Gyeopbatchim, double consonant letters.
There are 11 diphthong in Hangeul. You can find them below images.
Please print below image and practice with it.
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