Bap is the native Korean word for one of Korea's most common foods. What can it tell us about the historical and social aspects of Native Korean, which makes up 30-35% of today's Korean lexicon?

Bap: What is Native Korean?

What do Portuguese explorers have to do with the Korean word for “bread”? Why has the Korean government started using a new word for “website”? And how come there’s a different word for “house” when you’re talking about your grandmother? This biweekly podcast takes you on a deep dive into Korean linguistics through the lens of a single word per episode. Hosted by Jaymin, a native Korean speaker and history professor, and Sara, a 2nd language Korean speaker with a graduate education in linguistics.

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Bap: What is Native Korean?

Bap: What is Native Korean?