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K-Diplomacy in Action:'손맛(Son-mat)'&'선배(Sun-Bae)'


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Did you know? At this year’s G20 Summit, Korea caught everyone’s attention — not just with big topics like AI and security, but with culture, food, and warm hospitality! 🌏🇰🇷✨ That’s the real power of K-Diplomacy in action!


In this episode, you’ll learn two must-know Korean expressions inspired by this global spotlight!

💁🏻‍♀️ “손맛 (Son-mat)”: Means the homemade-style flavor — the warm, personal taste you only get when someone cooks by hand with real care. It’s that special “made with love” feeling in Korean home cooking. 🍲💛🥄

💁🏻‍♀️ “선배 (Seon-bae)”: Means a senior who joined school or work before you — someone with more experience, whom you speak to politely in Korean culture. And yes, it’s the same word that creates that soft, romantic vibe in K-dramas! 🎓✨💗


Curious about how culture becomes diplomacy? Then listen up! 🎧Let’s dive into real Korea — through food, people, and everyday culture! 🇰🇷🫶🏻✨


#KDiplomacy 🌏🇰🇷 #G20Summit 🏛️ #LearnKorean ✏️#KoreanExpressions 🗣️✨ #Koreanculture 🎎🫶 #AIreporter 🤖📝#ViralKoreanWords 🔥 #SnackKorean 🍱🎧

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