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Emergency Numbers to Know while in Korea When you are visiting or living in a foreign country, it is always important to know emergency phone numbers! Here are a few that you should keep with you at all times. 119 Emergency If you find yourself in an urgent situation and you need to contact the ambulance or first responders this is the number you want to dial. This number is used for fire, emergency, and ambulance. When calling this nu.. 더보기
Korean Language Class Yeonsu-Gu Language Class Today's word is "Eodi-eyo?" which means "Where are you?" It is very useful phrase to know when you are speaking on the phone with someone trying to figure out where they are. It can also mean “Where is it”. So it can be used to ask where a place is. When you have no idea where the post office is, you can ask "Ucheguk(Post office) Eodi-eyo?" Then someone will help you to .. 더보기
Happy Friday! Happy Friday! With summer comes roses, beautiful roses! All throughout are parks are roses for you to enjoy! Come on down to Yeonsu-Gu and smell the roses! Have a great weekend! 더보기
Important Korean Holidays How much do you know about Korea? There are a few holidays in Korea that are very meaningful and a significant part of Korean history. Let's take a look! Independence Movement Day (March 1) March 1 is Independence Movement Day. Independence Movement Day was held on March 1, 1919, when Korea issued the Declaration of Independence while under Japanese colonial rule, to let the world know the will .. 더보기
Happy Friday Happy Friday! Cool mornings, warm days, cool evenings... just few more days to enjoy this great weather! Do you have plans for the weekend? What about a day in Central Park? 더보기
Do you know your blood type? If you have Korean friends, or are living in Korea, you may have heard the question, what blood type are you? Not something that is common anywhere else. In Korea, blood types are associated with personality traits. Here is what many say about each blood type! This is of course just for fun! ■ Type A About 30 to 40 percent of Koreans blood type is A. People with this blood thought to be very car.. 더보기
Korean Language Class Yeonsu-Gu Language Class “Chwe-Song-He-Yo” Today's word is " Chwe-Song-He-Yo ". This word is the polite form of I’m sorry. You use it to people that you don’t know too well or your elders. It can also be used as “excuse me” as well. Next time you need to say “I’m sorry” try and use this word! 더보기
Happy Friday! The weekend is almost here! Looking for something to do? Come and visit us at Triple Street! Lots to eat and do, something for everyone! Have fun! 더보기
Characters on Korean Currency If you are in Korea for the first time, or living here, you may be curious to know who is on the Korean currency! Here is some information on the people featured and also a little Korean history lesson! ■ 100 won - Admiral Yi Soon Shin Admiral Yi Soon Shin, is considered one of the best generals of the Joseon Dynasty. He was a general who fought against Japanese forces during the Japanese Invasi.. 더보기
Korean Language Class Yeonsu-Gu Language Class “Itta_Bwayo” A useful phrase to learn is "Itta-Bwayo" What does this mean? This means "See you later" "Itta" means "later" and "Bwayo" means "See you" Example : I'm going to finish work early tonight. You can say : Yeah? Itta-bwayo! 더보기
Teachers’ Day May is known to be Family Month in Korea. May 5th is Children’s Day, May 8th is Parent’s Day, and May 15th is Teacher Appreciation Day. Teachers play a major role in shaping our children and educating them for the future. We hope you take this day to express your appreciation for them. ■ Origin Originally, Teachers ' Day in Korea began in 1958 when students started to console teachers who were s.. 더보기
Happy Friday Children’s Day is coming up! We hope you have some time to enjoy your parks with your children to celebrate this day! 더보기
Korean Languge Class Yeonsu-Gu Language ClassMyeot-si-yeyo? Today's word is "Myeot-si-yeyo? This means "What time is it?" If you need to know the time in Korean, please use this phrase. Hope this comes in handy! 더보기
Public Transportation and Transportation Cards in Korea Compared to other countries, Korea has a convenient and high tech public transportation system tat makes it easy for all those that use it. There is a transportation card that you can use for both the bus and subway which will come in quite handy when using public transportation. ■ How to buy and charge a transportation card You can buy a transportation card at convenience stores or at all subwa.. 더보기
Korean Language Class Yeonsu-Gu Language ClassDang-yeonhaji! Today's word is "Dang-yeonhaji!" This is a useful word to know, meaning "Of course!" When you are more than willing to do something for someone or have definite yes answer for a person you can use "Dang-yeonhaji". For example, "Do you have some time to get coffee with me?" This can be answered by saying, "Dang-yeonhaji!" 더보기