In this episode, you'll learn about the infamous perilla debate that everyone's talking about on Korean Internet. You'll practice a rap lyric from Thunderous by Stray Kids with me and learn about a spicy meat food that Korean workers often enjoy for lunch.
My second Korean exercise book, Not Studying Korean, Just Filling in the Blanks came out! Please check it out to learn some basic grammar & vocabulary including slangs and test your Korean skills. You can buy the book here.
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How to Understand the Big Perilla Leaf Debate

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In this episode, I talk about why South Korea is having a medical crisis that we didn't have even during the pandemic. Also, you'll learn Korean vocabulary about counting days.
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Pandemic Is Over, but South Korea's Medical Crisis Has Just Begun

In this episode, I talk about the most important Korean table manner and how to make friends easily. Also, you'll learn how to curse idiots in Korean.
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How to Make Korean Friends Easily

Annyeong, my dear listeners! I finally came back after a long break. I didn't know it took a whole year. Time really flies. I hope you missed me :D
In this episode, I talk about the difference between Korean exorcism and Western exorcism and a mystery thriller movie that is outperforming Dune: Part 2. Also, you'll learn some grave-related vocabulary!
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Can Exorcism Be a Party? (Yes, It Can in Korea)

In this episode, I talk about the 69-hour workweek that Koreans voted for and how a broadcaster edited Michelle Yeoh's Oscar speech. And you'll learn a Korean sentence to say while watching "The Glory: Part 2."
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This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly newsletter. Subscribe to the newsletter and have a talkative Korean friend in your inbox! You can read this week's newsletter to check out a Korean food recipe, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment.



The 69-Hour Workweek

In this episode, I talk about religious reasons why Korean don't say hi to strangers and a healthy popcorn alternative. And you'll learn a simple way to speak or text cute Korean.
If you liked my podcast, make a donation to support my work! It'll help me keep talking and be very much appreciated :D
This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly newsletter. Subscribe to the newsletter and have a talkative Korean friend in your inbox! You can read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment.

How to Understand the Big Perilla Leaf Debate

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