Korean Dive

Hey, Friends! How's life in Korea treating you? Have you ever had those "Hmm, maybe I shouldn't have done that?" moments, or felt confused thinking, "What did I do wrong?" Korea is a vibrant and friendly place, but just like any other country, it has its own unique culture and etiquette. Sometimes, a small action can lead to a big misunderstanding. So, today, Hendrick has carefully put together ..

20 Korean Cultural Traits That Might Make Foreigners Go “Hmm…”Loud phone calls or conversations in publicKoreans often speak loudly on phones or with friends in cafes and public transit, which can feel noisy to foreigners .Close personal spaceIt’s common to stand or sit very close in crowds, and accidental bumps often go unacknowledged.“Meddling” friendlinessKoreans frequently ask personal quest..

Hello! Today, I'll be summarizing 10 representative behaviors considered 'bad manners' in Korea and 10 in overseas (primarily US/Europe). Since each culture has different taboos, it's essential to know these to avoid misunderstandings, isn't it?✅ 10 Behaviors Considered Rude in Korea1️⃣ Talking loudly in public places Speaking loudly on the phone in buses, subways, or cafes will draw glares.2️⃣ ..

Weekend Discovery: Lost PhoneOn Saturday, I noticed my son's phone was missing. Although he's 8 years old and primarily uses it for calls, we realized it had been lost since Monday. Due to his routine—being dropped off at school, attending taekwondo classes, and returning home—we hadn't installed any location tracking apps.Immediate Action: Contacting the CarrierWe promptly contacted our telecom..

South Korea’s total fertility rate (TFR) hovers around 0.7 children per woman, making it one of the lowest in the world The reasons can be summarized into three core categories:✅ Summary TableCategorySouth Korea (2022)World Average (2022–23)Total Fertility Rate (TFR)0.78~2.3 children/woman Crude Birth Rate (per 1,000 people)4.9~18.4/1,000OECD TrendLowest, ultra‑low birth rateMost advanced count..

RankHangulRomanizationMeaning Summary  1지우Ji‑wooWisdom, universe  2서윤Seo‑yoonProsperous omen, elegance 3하윤Ha‑yoonGreat/talented + allow/consent 4지아Ji‑ahWisdom + beauty 5서연Seo‑yeonAuspicious, graceful 6하은Ha‑eunGreat, mercy, silver 7다은Da‑eunMany blessings, kindness 8수아Su‑ahClear waters, beauty 9예린Ye‑rinBeauty + virtue 10민서Min‑seoAgile, wise + peaceful 11시윤Si‑yoonHope + grace 12윤서Yun‑seoGrace + ca..

RankKorean Name (Hanja)English PronunciationMeaning Summary 1도윤 (道允)Do-yoon"One who walks the righteous path"2이준 (李俊)Lee-jun"Talented and outstanding person"3하준 (河俊)Ha-jun"As flexible and talented as a river"4태오 (泰五)Tae-oh"Calm and strong fifth child"5시우 (施宇)Si-woo"Charitable and embracing the world"6도현 (道賢)Do-hyun"One who walks the right path with wisdom"7도하 (道河)Do-ha"A righteous path flowing l..